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Glossary
Symbolic drawing of a drop of blood for the Covenant of Circumcision.
Literally, “The Hope.” It is the national anthem of Israel. The lyrics speak of the 2,000-year hope that Jews will return to their land; the lyrics are adapted from a poem written by Naftali Herz Imber in 1877 in present-day Ukraine.
Literally, “separation." The Saturday night home ritual that separates the Sabbath from the beginning of the new week. The ritual uses wine, spices, and candles to transition from Sabbath to the weekdays.
Red dye used in Middle Eastern countries to adorn a bride. See henna party.
This pre-wedding celebration derives from the Sephardic and Mizrachi world and traditionally centers on a bride. Henna is a red dye that is placed in the form of a paste on a bride's hands and feet to adorn her for her wedding. Usually hosted by a bride's women firiends, she is feted with song, dance, and sweets.
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur