Amen — The word Amen (Hebrew Name|אָמֵן|Amen|’Amen ; ar. آمين, ’Āmīn ; So be it; truly ) is a declaration of affirmationcite web|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01407b.htm|publisher=Catholic Encyclopedia|title=Amen|accessdate=2007 08 20] found in… … Wikipedia
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Niddah — For the Talmudical tractate, see Niddah (Talmud). Niddah Halakhic texts relating to this article: Torah: Leviticus 15:19 30 18:19 20:18 … Wikipedia
Mechitza — This mechitza was created for the Suburban Torah Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and features carved glass ornamentation. A mechitza (Hebrew: מחיצה, partition or division, pl.: מחיצות, mechitzot) in Jewish Halakha is a partition, particularly… … Wikipedia
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Negiah — also refers to the halakhic concept of having a vested interest in a dispute. Negiah Halakhic texts relating to this article: Torah: Leviticus 18:6 Babylonian Talmud: Sabbath 13a Mishneh&# … Wikipedia
Chillul Hashem — Desecration of the Name (Hebrew: חילול השם khillul ha shem,) meaning desecration of the names of God in Judaism, is a term used in Judaism particularly for any act or behavior that casts shame or brings disrepute to belief in God, any aspect of… … Wikipedia
Self-sacrifice in Jewish law — Although rare, there are instances within Jewish law that mandate a Jew to sacrifice his or her own life rather than violate a religious prohibition. One of these prohibitions is that no life should be taken, including one s own. Many more ritual … Wikipedia
Chumra — A khumra (חומרה; pl. חומרות, khumrot) is a prohibition or obligation in Jewish practice that exceeds the bare requirements of Jewish law. One who imposes a khumra on him or herself in a given instance is said to be מחמיר makhmir. The rationale… … Wikipedia
De-'oraita and de-rabbanan — The Aramaic terms de oraita (Aramaic דאורייתא) and de rabbanan (Aramaic דרבנן) are used extensively in discussion and text relating to Jewish law. The former refers to halachic requirements that are biblically mandated, while the latter refers to … Wikipedia