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Sacrifice: Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings were extensive in ancient times, but have not been practiced since our Temple was destroyed, because we are not permitted to bring offerings anywhere else.
Asham (ah-SHAHM): A guilt offering. A type of sacrifice used to atone for sins of stealing things from the altar, for when you are not sure whether you have committed a sin or what sin you have committed, or for breach of trust.
Burnt Offering: A type of sacrifice that represented complete submission to G-d's will. It was completely consumed by fire on the altar. In Hebrew, it was called an olah.
Chatat (khah-TAHT): A sin offering. A type of sacrifice used to atone for and expiate unintentional sins.
Guilt Offering: A type of sacrifice used to atone for sins of stealing things from the altar, for when you are not sure whether you have committed a sin or what sin you have committed, or for breach of trust.
Meal Offerings: An offering of meal or grain.
Nesekh: An offering of undiluted wine.
Offerings: Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings were extensive in ancient times, but have not been practiced since our Temple was destroyed, because we are not permitted to bring offerings anywhere else.
Olah (oh-LAH): Derived from a root meaning ascension. A burnt offering, a type of sacrifice that represented complete submission to G-d's will. It was completely consumed by fire on the altar.
Parah Adumah (Pahr-AH ah-doo-MAH): Lit. red heifer. An animal used as an offering in an unusual and mysterious ritual to purify from the defilement of contact with the dead.
Peace Offering: A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.
Red Heifer (Red Cow): An animal used as an offering in an unusual and mysterious ritual to purify from the defilement of contact with the dead.
Sacrifice: Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings were extensive in ancient times, but have not been practiced since our Temple was destroyed, because we are not permitted to bring offerings anywhere else.
Sh'lamim (shlah-MEEM): Lit. peace [offering]. A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.
Sin Offering: A type of sacrifice used to atone for and expiate unintentional sins.
Zebach Sh'lamim (zeh-BAKH shlah-MEEM): Lit. peace offering. A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.

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Qorbanot: Sacrifices and Offerings: Learn about the ancient Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings. Discusses the nature and purpose of these practice, and explains why these rituals are no longer observed.
Synagogues, Shuls and Temples: A discussion of Jewish places of worship, including modern synagogues and the Temple of ancient times.

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Animals: Jewish law prohibits cruelty to animals and requires us to act to relieve the suffering of animals. See Treatment of Animals; Qorbanot: Sacrifices and Offerings.
Asham (ah-SHAHM): A guilt offering. A type of sacrifice used to atone for sins of stealing things from the altar, for when you are not sure whether you have committed a sin or what sin you have committed, or for breach of trust.
Burnt Offering: A type of sacrifice that represented complete submission to G-d's will. It was completely consumed by fire on the altar. In Hebrew, it was called an olah.
Chatat (khah-TAHT): A sin offering. A type of sacrifice used to atone for and expiate unintentional sins.
Guilt Offering: A type of sacrifice used to atone for sins of stealing things from the altar, for when you are not sure whether you have committed a sin or what sin you have committed, or for breach of trust.
Holocaust: The period around World War II when the Jews in Nazi-controlled parts of Europe were subjected to increasing discrimination, harassment, and ultimately imprisonment, slave labor and mass murder. It is believed that six million Jews, one third of all Jews in the world, were killed during this time and millions more suffered. The term "holocaust" comes from the Greek term for a a holy sacrifice by fire, and for that reason many object to the term. The Hebrew word for this time is Shoah which means Catastrophe or Destruction. The page linked above talks about personal experiences of my extended family during this time, some who survived and some who did not. For information about the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, see Yom Ha-Shoah.
Hosea: Hosea was one of the 55 prophets of the Bible. He is best known in Judaism for Hosea 14:3, "Take words with you and return to G-D ... instead of bulls, we will pay our lips," from which Judaism interpreted that prayer (our words) is an acceptable alternative to sacrifice (bulls) now that the Temple is no longer available.
Meal Offerings: An offering of meal or grain.
Minchah (MIN-khuh): 1) Afternoon prayer services. See Jewish Liturgy. 2) An offering of meal or grain. See Food and Drink Offerings.
Nesekh: An offering of undiluted wine.
Offerings: Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings were extensive in ancient times, but have not been practiced since our Temple was destroyed, because we are not permitted to bring offerings anywhere else.
Olah (oh-LAH): Derived from a root meaning ascension. A burnt offering, a type of sacrifice that represented complete submission to G-d's will. It was completely consumed by fire on the altar.
Parah Adumah (Pahr-AH ah-doo-MAH): Lit. red heifer. An animal used as an offering in an unusual and mysterious ritual to purify from the defilement of contact with the dead.
Peace Offering: A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.
Pesach (PEH-sahkh, PAY-sahkh): Lit. exemption.1) Known in English as Passover, one of the Shalosh R'galim (three pilgrimage festivals), a holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, . The holiday also marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is sometimes called Chag he-Aviv (the Spring Festival), Chag ha-Matzot (the Festival of Matzahs), and Z'man Cheiruteinu (the Time of Our Freedom).
2) The paschal lamb that, in Temple times, was sacrificed on this holiday.
Qorban (pl. Qorbanot) (Kawr-BAHN; kawr-BAHN-oht): From a root meaning to draw near. A sacrifice or offering.
Red Heifer (Red Cow): An animal used as an offering in an unusual and mysterious ritual to purify from the defilement of contact with the dead.
Rituals: See Shabbat, Jewish Holidays and specific holidays listed under it, Brit Milah: Circumcision, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation, Marriage, Divorce, Life, Death and Mourning, Prayers and Blessings, Common Prayers and Blessings, and Qorbanot: Sacrifices and Offerings.
Sacrifice: Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings were extensive in ancient times, but have not been practiced since our Temple was destroyed, because we are not permitted to bring offerings anywhere else.
Seder Plate (SAY-d'r): A plate used during the family home ritual conducted as part of the Passover observance. The plate has a place for each of the food symbols of the holiday: Karpas (a vegetable usually parsley), Maror (bitter herbs, usually horseradish), Chazeret (a second bitter herb, usually romaine lettuce), Charoset (a mixture of apples, nuts, cinnamon and wine), a bone (symbolizing the Pesach sacrifice) and an egg (never discussed, and there are many theories what it means). See Pesach (Passover) and Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.
Sh'lamim (shlah-MEEM): Lit. peace [offering]. A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.
Sin Offering: A type of sacrifice used to atone for and expiate unintentional sins.
Temple: 1) The central place of worship in ancient Jerusalem, where sacrifices were offered, destroyed in 70 C.E. 2) The term commonly used for houses of worship within the Reform movement.
Zebach Sh'lamim (zeh-BAKH shlah-MEEM): Lit. peace offering. A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.

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