The cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept. Aron Kodesh (AH-rohn KOH-desh) Literally, holy chest. The word has no connection with Noah's Ark, which is "teyvat" in Hebrew. Ark An acronym of aron kodesh, lit., holy chest. Fruit and branches used to fulfill the commandment to "rejoice before the LORD" during Sukkot. Aninut The period of mourning between the time of death and the time of burial. Animals See Treatment of Animals Qorbanot: Sacrifices and Offerings. Also known as the Shemoneh Esrei or the Tefillah. A prayer that is the center of any Jewish religious service. ![]() 2) Emigrating to Israel (generally referred to in English as making aliyah and pronounced ah-lee-AH). 1) Reading from the Torah (or reciting a blessing over the reading) during services, which is considered an honor (generally referred to in English as having or getting an aliyah and pronounced uh-LEE-uh). Aliyah (uh-LEE-uh ah-lee-AH) Literally, ascension. The name is derived from the first two letters of the Hebrew Alphabet. Alef-Bet (AH-lef-bet) The Hebrew alphabet. A confession of community sins recited repeatedly on Yom Kippur. Al Cheit (AHL CHAYT) Literally, for the sin. Akiba (uh-KEE-buh) One of the greatest rabbis recorded in the Talmud. A woman whose husband disappeared without divorcing her. Adoption There is no formal procedure for adoption in Judaism, but one who raises another person's child is acknowledged as the parent in many important ways. Adar The twelfth month of the Jewish year, occurring in February/March. A - Abortion See Kosher Sex - Abortion. kh - as in Scottish or German, a throat clearing noise. ![]()
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