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Understanding the connection between Targum, Talmud, Mishnah and Gemara
"The Talmud has two components: the Mishnah (Hebrew: משנה, c. 200 CE), the first written compendium of Judaism's Oral Law, and the Gemara (c. 500 CE), an elucidation of the Mishnah and related Tannaitic writings that often ventures onto other … Continue reading
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Vocabulary: Galactorrhea
Milk production not associated with childbirth, regardless of gender or age. When happens to infants, it is also known as Witch's milk. I came across this vocab while listening to How Stuff Works' "Why do men have nipples?". Common answer … Continue reading
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Vocabulary: Tassel
A part of Jewish garment. ציצת(Tzitzit), 繸子(sui4 zi3), κράσπεδον (kraspedon) Purpose: to look at and remember all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do them and not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which … Continue reading
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Demarcation
demarcation - the making of border between things
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Semper Reformanda
Semper Reformanda: Always Reforming
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Grunion
Grunion: A type of fish well known in Southern California that swims to shore to mate in sand.
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Foison
In old style, Foyson. Very old term, most dictionaries don't have it. Means strength, harvest, abundance.
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