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Glossary

Important Terms and Concepts Made Simple

A glossary of key terms – for you and your students. From “Torah” to “Diaspora,” students can look up terms at any time. Words included in the glossary are visibly linked.

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  • Diaspora

    The word Diaspora comes from Greek and means “scattering” or “dispersion.” Since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, Jews have lived in the Diaspora, meaning they are dispersed around the world.