| A | B |
|---|
| Hassidic | relating to a group of Jewish sects that emphasize mysticism and strict torah law |
| Yiddish | a Jewish language that developed Europe German + Hebrew |
| Shabbat | sabbath -- day of rest and prayer |
| rabbi | the official trained leader of a Jewish congregation |
| Orthodox | branch of Juaism that adheres closely to Torah and Talmud law; conservative |
| yeshiva | Jewish religious school |
| parochial | based on religion, as in school or a narrowly based mentality |
| Talmud | authoritative body of scholarly interpretations of Torah |
| emancipated | freed, as from slavery |
| ghetto | a part of a city occupied by a minority group due to pressure |
| gentile | non-Jew |
| harangues | long, ranting speeches |
| assimilation | the process of adapting to a predominant culture |
| Semitic | Jewish or relating to middle eastern people |
| tzizit | fringes attached to four corners of a garment |
| zealousness | passionate pursuit of a religious, political or other ideal |
| apikoros | insulting term for jews that don't adhere to strict religious practices |
| apikorism | implies one is a traitor for not keeping religion |
