ruth’s megillah

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Chillul HaShem – an action that could cause non-Jews to critisize the Jewish people.

Giyoret – female convert

Kavanah – intention, concentration. While davening one should try to daven with intense kavanah.

Marit Ayin – an example could be eating (in public) a vege-cheesburger with soy-”bacon”. It’s kosher, but people could have the wrong impression. I was recently in a kosher diner and a group of teenage boys complained because one of them didn’t receive their bacon. Being teenagers they were loud. I quickly leafed through my menu to make sure that “bacon” was indeed on the menu. [devorah's definition]

Megillah – scroll or volume, generally used meaning the “book of Esther” read on Purim but also refers to Ruth, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes.
     slang – a long involved story or account

Purim

Yasher Koach – “may you have strength” .. to convey both congratulations and thanks.

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Links to other glossaries:
Devorah’s very extensive glossary, very nice head coverings as well.

judaism 101’s glossary, note: slanted non-orthodox.