Glossary

Hanukkiah

Also known as a Hanukkah Menorah, the Hanukkiah is a nine-branched candelabra which holds one candle for each of the

evening prayer service.

Hasidic Judaism arose in the 18th Century in Eastern Europe, with Israel Ben Eliezer held as its founding father. Originally

Also known as the Jewish Enlightenment, the Haskala was a major intellectual movement among European Jews which sought to both

Synagogue official who conducts services or leads the chanting, later evolving into a similar role to a cantor.

Literally translated from Hebrew as “prior approval,” a hechsher takes the form of a certificate, stamp, or product certification issued

An adjective referring to the dominant group in a social or political context.

Hebrew month. i.e. Cheshvan, sometimes also rendered as Marheshvan.

A name sometimes used in early America for Ashkenazi congregations that followed German customs.

Known as Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) in Hebrew, the High Holidays include Rosh Hashanah- the Jewish New Year, Yom

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