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HaAretz
lit.=the land: The Land of Israel
hachnasat orchim the
welcoming of guests; hospitality
hader (Heb.) pride
hadasim myrtle leaves,
used on Succot
Haftorah after Torah
reading, a reading from Prophets, usu. related
in content or theme to parsha just read
hagbah raising and
display of the Torah scroll after reading
Hadassah U.S.-based
Jewish women's organization
Haggadah Pesach guidebook, used
during Seder
hakafot dances around
bimah on Succot [n]
hak'n a chainik
lit.=banging a kettle: annoying [v]
halachah Jewish law
ha-levai (Yid.) "If
only!"
Hallel holiday prayer of
thanks-giving Psalms
halvah sesame candy
hamentash(en) Purim
cookie(s), filled with fruit or poppyseeds
HaMotzi the blessing over bread:
Baruch atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melech ha-olam
ha-motzi lechem min ha-aretz....
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Hamsa -
This ancient symbol is used as a protective
amulet by Jews. The Jewish name, Hamsa, is
derived from the Semitic root meaning "five."
It is usually worn around the neck or hung on
walls or over doors.
see:
hamsa jewelry
HaShem The Name (in
place of G-d's actual Name)
Haskala 19th cent.
European Jewish "Enlightenment"
Hassidic Wedding Dance
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