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Traditionally, Jews did not hold baby showers, believing any preparations for the baby to be bad luck. Today, most Jews do not object to baby showers, but you should be guided by the wishes of the parents in these matters.
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The fifth month of the Jewish year, occurring in July/August. See Months of the Jewish Year.
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Lit. Master of the Good Name. Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer. The founder of Chasidic Judaism.
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Lit. Four species. Fruit and branches used to fulfill the commandment to "rejoice before the L-rd" during Sukkot. See also Blessing over the Arba Minim.
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The English translation of aron kodesh, lit. , holy chest. The cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept. The word has no connection with Noah's Ark, which is "teyvat" in Hebrew. See Ritual Items in the Synagogue.
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Historically, Ashkenazic Jews pronounced some Hebrew sounds differently than Sephardic Jews. The Sephardic pronunciation of Hebrew is increasingly becoming the norm, because it is the pronunciation used in Israel. However, you will still hear Ashkenazic pronunciations in many (but not all) Orthodox communities and among older Jews in all Jewish communities. See Hebrew Alphabet; Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews.
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Jews from eastern France, Germany and Eastern Europe, and their descendants. Most Jews in America are Ashkenazic.
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