Jewish Vocab
Menorah
A candle with eight branches used for during Hanukkah
Apostle
The twelve chief disciples of Jesus
Stupas
Buddhist shrine
Sharia
Islam body of law
Kosher Eating
No pigs, no blood, no meat and dairy together
Cantors
People responsible for singing and chanting prayers during Jewish services
Holy Trinity
The unity of father, son and holy spirit
Five Precepts
Buddhist guidelines (no harming or killing living things, do not steal unless free, lead a decent life, do not be rude or lie and do not abuse drugs or alcohol
Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhu Al-Hijja and Al-Hijra
The first day after Ramadan (symbolizes the breaking of the fast), the month of pilgrimage and the Islamic new year (starts on the day Muhammad left Mecca for Medina
Kaaba Importance
It represents the metaphorical house of God
Sabbath
The period from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday
Advent
Four week period leading up to Christmas
Wesak/Vesak
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha
Shahadah, Salah, Sawm, Zakat, Hajj
Hanukkah + Passover
It recalls the story of Judas Maccabaeus leading a military uprising against invaders. The celebration of when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt
Lent
40 day period remembering the events leading up to Jesus' death and his death
Sanskrit
Ancient Indo-European language of India
Main Three Deities Of Hinduism
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Yom Kippur + Rosh Hasanah
Ten days after Rosh Hashanah which is the Jewish new year and is a time to pray and ask god for forgiveness, most important Jewish holiday
Vishnu and Ganesh
The god of preservation and an elephant-headed god of beginnings
Ganges River + Diwali
A sacred place for Hindus. The festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness
Hindu Caste System
Bhramin, Kshatryia, Vaishya, Sudra and untouchables
Catholicism, Protestant and Orthodox