populasyon

A code of Jewish law written by Joseph Caro in the 16th century. The last of the great medieval codes of Jewish law, and one of the most respected compilations of Jewish law ever ...

Sholem Yankev Abramovitsch

Religion; Judaism

One of the first great Yiddish fiction writers, known by the pen name Mendele Moykher Sforim (little Mendel, the bookseller). See Yiddish Literature.

Zohar

Religion; Judaism

The primary written work in the mystical tradition of Kabbalah.

Zebulun

Religion; Judaism

1) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel; 2) The tribe that bears his name.

Zionismo

Religion; Judaism

A political movement to create and maintain a Jewish state. The word is derived from Zion, another name for Jerusalem.

Zebach Sh'lamin

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Peace offering. A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.

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Teresa Scanlan

The winner of the 2011 Miss America pageant. Scanlan, A 17-year-old and recent high school graduate from the western Nebraska town of Gering captured ...