Glossary

Eretz Israel

Eretz Israel is the Hebrew word for “the Land of Israel,” a geographical region in the Southern Levant, which Jewish

The Judeo-Spanish term for synagogue, Esnoga is also a large synagogue in Amsterdam, also known as the Portuguese Synagogue. Built

“tree of life.” An important concept in Jewish mysticism. Also the name of a Yeshiva in Amsterdam.

The Evian Conference took place in July 1938, in Evian, France, and was a meeting of delegates from 32 countries

Family Members and Friends of the Victims of the AMIA bombing.

A type of hat originating in the late 19th century with short, soft brim and an indented crown. In the

With origins as a heraldic symbol throughout Europe, the fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily design.

Although the United States Supreme Court had ruled the segregation of buses unconstitutional in 1946 and 1960, by 1961, civil

Yiddish for “Belt,” Gartel refers to the usual plain black belt worn by Jewish males at prayer, usually made of

A person who is not Jewish.

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