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MaguénSalto de línea Shield. The David badge alludes to the six tip star that, according to the tradition, King David wore in his shield.

MarorSalto de línea Lettuce or other bitter herbs that must be eaten at Pesaj dinner.

Masá / Masot (pl)Salto de línea Unleavened or thin bread consumed at Pesaj.

Meguillá / Meguillot (pl)Salto de línea Each of the five rolls or biblical books of Songs, Rut, Sorrows, Ecclesiastes and, specially, of Ester.

Menorá / Menorot (pl)Salto de línea Jerusalem Temple Candelabrum or seven arms candelabrum

MidrásSalto de línea Biblical text comment that contains interpretations, analogies, parables, allegories and other materials exhibited with didactic intention.

MiniánSalto de línea Quorum of ten adult male necessary for the public prayer.

Miqvé / Miqvaot (pl)Salto de línea Ritual bath.

MisnáSalto de línea Oral canonical compilation formulated by several generations of tanaitas (law experts) and arranged at the end of the 2nd century. It gathers and specifies the rules of the Torá.

MohelSalto de línea Person who practices the circumcision. Long ago, he was the rabin.