The Holy Scroll, the religious significance of which is fully explained in the course of the play, is a parchment manuscript containing the first five books of the Bible, together known as the Torah, or Law. (Pentateuch).
The force of this in the original is increased by the use of the terms ‘trayf’ and ‘kosher,’ i.e., that which, according to the Mosaic dietary laws, is unfit or fit to be eaten.
Literally, ‘under the high windows.’
‘Khossid.’The ‘Khassidim’ are noted for the religious frenzy of their worship.
Cf. previous note on ‘trayf’ and ‘kosher:
‘Rebbi’ is a term usually applied to teachers of Hebrew. It is often interchanged with the more dignified ‘Rabbi,’ which means, properly, a doctor of Hebrew law. The term ‘Reb’ is a form of address used by Jews before first names only. Cf. the Spanish ‘Don.’
‘Minyan’. The quorum of ten males above the age of thirteen required for all religious services.
‘Yeshiva’. An academy of Hebrew studies.
Literally ‘as beautiful as a tree.’
Pentecost.
Succoth.
Assistant to the Rabbi, and usually well versed in religious law.
Colloquial expression signifying extreme piety.
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See note on songs and recordings on page 654.
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