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glos·sa·ry: a collection of brief explanations (as in the margin or between the lines of a text) of difficult or obscure words or expressions.

 

Psalm11918.org has provided this glossary of Hebrew and Greek words to aid our readers in the understanding of specialized words used in our articles.

 

 

Term Main definition
G-d

G-d- It is a custom to insert a dash in G-d's name when written or printed on a medium that could be defaced. This is done to observe the third commandment to honor G-d's name.  Pronounced GAHD.

Gemara

גמרא

Gemara- An Aramaic word meaning "to study".  The Gemara is one of two major portions of the Talmud.  It contains commentary and analysis on the Mishnah.  Pronounced geh MAH ruh.

 

Torah Portion

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Yom Shabbat, 19 Nisan, 5784 - Chag Hamatzah

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