Glossary
"Rejoicing in the Law;" holiday that celebrates the completion (and then the beginning) of the annual reading of the Torah.
“Completion.” Usually refers to the completion of the study of a book of Torah, Mishnah, or other study text. The occasion is often accompanied by a festive meal.
Literally, “scribe;” calligrapher of a sefer Torah or other sacred writings, e.g., the enclosures in a mezuzah, M’gillat Esther, etc.
"Jelly doughnuts;" traditionally eaten in Israel during Hanukkah; singular: sufganiyah.
"Booth" or "hut;" temporary structure associated with the agricultural festival of Sukkot; plural: sukkot.
Seven-day fall agricultural festival associated with temporary booths or huts.
"Counting of the omer;" An omer is a biblical measurement of grain. The counting of the omer is 49-day period that begins on the second night of Passover during which each day is counted with a blessing. On the 50th day, the Festival of Shavuot is observed.
"torn apart" (Yiddish); food that is not ritually fit; opposite of kosher.
"Return;" The concept of repentance and new beginnings, which is a continuous theme throughout the High Holidays.