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Birkat Himinim
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Definition:
The Birkat Himinim, which literally means "benediction about heretics," is a prayer most often said during the 1st century CE, asking for divine wrath to befall Jews who have converted to Christianity.

Also Known As: tefillah, shemoneh esreh

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What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

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