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Tenakh (Torah (T), Nevi'im (N) and Ketuvim (K))

The Written Torah contains: Chumashe Torah, the Five Books of Moses (Beresheet, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar, and Devarim) which were give to the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt; the Prophets (Nevi'im) which record what G-d said directly to the prophets; and the Writings (Ketuvim) of the prophets guided by G-d.

Yamim Tovim (Jewish Holidays, Yom Tov, Jewish Holiday)

b>According to Judaism, a Yom Tov is a holy day to be observed by the Jewish people that is usually derived from the Torah of the Hebrew Bible. Jewish Holidays. collectively known as Yamim Tovim, always take place in accord with the Hebrew calendar. There are a number of fast days, festival days, and remembrance days. In some cases in later epochs these holy days were established by rabbis.

Yarmulke (Yarmulka, Yarmelke)

A thin, slightly rounded cloth cap ranging in size from four to nine inches or more in diameter that is traditionally worn by Jewish men. Today some non-Orthodox women also were yarmulkes. The yarmulke is usually worn while making blessings, praying, and studying religious texts. Some traditional Jews wear yarmulkes both indoors and outdoors all day long. The fabric and color of a yarmulke can indicate that the wearer is an adherent of a particular religious movement... Go Back

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