Pronounced: guh-MAHR-uh, Origin: Aramaic, a compendium of rabbinic writings and discussions from the first few centuries of the Common Era. The Talmud comprises Gemara and the Mishnah, a code of law on which the Gemara elaborates.
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Must-Know Jewish Death and Mourning Terms
Whether you've lost a loved one or are simply paying a shiva visit, these words and phrases are helpful to know.