Glossary
| Transliteration | Hebrew | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Adar |
אֲדָר |
The twelfth month of the Jewish Calendar (and in a year with a leap month, Adar II is the thirteenth month). Purim is on 14th of Adar (or Adar II). |
| Aliyah |
עֲלִיָּה |
From the Hebrew word that means "to go up". People are honored to go up to the Torah during its reading. They recite prayers before and after the reader chants a section. |
| Aron Kodesh |
אֲרוֹן קדֶשׁ |
“Holy Ark,” the container in the sanctuary that contains the Torah scrolls. |
| Av |
אַב |
The fifth month of the Jewish Calendar. Tisha B'Av is on the 9th of Av. |
