Glossary

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religion Yarmulke- a circular hat worn on the head. Jews where yarmulkes to remind themselves of God and that there is a higher authority above us. Wearing a yarmulke on the outside creates an inner awareness and a reminder of the existence of God and the idea that God is always watching us. It is supposed to help them draw out our inner sense of respect for God. Really religious (male) Jews wear them all the time. Less religious Jews wear them as a show of respect when praying in Temple or during important traditions, like a Jewish wedding.
 * Caste System**-- a system of hierarchy that was invented in Hinduism where there was a social stature based on money, occupation and purity to their
 * Deity**-- a devine character or nature, most often God.
 * Polytheists**-- a person who believes in more than one God.
 * Shavuot**-- Shavuot is celebrated exactly fifty days after the second day of Passover. It marks the anniversary of the day when Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai
 * Monotheists**--A person who believes in one god.