Monday, March 5, 2007

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Eema - also Ima - Aramaic for Mother

Elul - the month before the High Holidays; a time to reflect on one's behavior and resolve to do better in the future

Emunah peshuta – simple or blind faith

Eretz HaKodesh – Literally, “the holy land”, refers to Israel, preferably in it’s biblical boundaries

Eretz Yisroel – literally, “the land of Israel”, refers to Israel

Erev - evening; eve before, when used with another word, such as Shabbos (see below)

Erev Shabbos – The time before shabbos/Sabbath, pre-sabbath preparation time

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