Jewish key words

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Tefillin - Two small leather boxes wound by straps around the forehead & arm. They contain 4 passages from the Torah.

Rabbi - Teacher or master.

Kosher - Food which Jews are allowed.

Bar Mitzvah - Ceremony which marks the coming of age of a Jewish boy at 13 years of age.

Shabbat - Jewish holy day of rest.

Hebrew - Language in which Jewish scriptures are written.

Synagogue - Jewish place of worship.

Torah - Jewish scriptures.

Tallit - Jewish prayer shawl