The Devil's Arithmetic Lecture Notes

Flashcards derived from lecture notes on 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' focusing on vocabulary and key terms.

Passover

A Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.

Afikoman

A piece of matzo that is hidden during the Passover Seder and is a part of the tradition of the celebration.

Shadchan

A Jewish matchmaker, traditionally responsible for arranging marriages.

Tremulous

Characterized by trembling or quaking; fearful.

Ominous

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

Resettlement

A government policy concerning the relocation of people, often used in the context of refugees.

Rabbi

A Jewish scholar or teacher, particularly one who studies or teaches Jewish law.

Nazis

Members of the National Socialist German Workers' Party that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945, responsible for the Holocaust.

Eternity

Infinite or unending time; often used in a religious context.

Discernible

Able to be perceived or recognized; noticeable.

Periphery

The outer limits or edge of an area or object.