Modeh-Ani.
Literally "I affirm." The opening words of a brief confession
of faith.
Shaatnez.
Cloth or a garment made of linen and wool woven together; or a
wool garment sewed with linen thread; or a linen garment sewed
with wool.
Shema.
Literally, "listen," The opening words of Deut. 6:4-9.
Shemad.
Literally, "extermination." Applied figuratively to
renunciation of the Jewish faith, whether forced or voluntary.
Shohet.
A slaughterer of cattle licensed by a rabbi. He must examine
the viscera of cattle according to the rules laid down in the
Talmud.
Tallis-koton.
Literally, "the little Tallis," or prayer shawl. Worn by some
Jews. See ARBA-KANFOS.
Torah.
Literally, "doctrine." A term applied to the Pentateuch, and to
the Talmud with its commentaries.
Tzitzis. See ARBA-KANFOS.
Yom-Kippur.
Day of Atonement.
Zhid (fem. Zhidovka: zh sounded like z in azure).
Literally, "Judean." Russian equivalent of English "sheeny."
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TRANSCRIBER'S DISCUSSION
The book presents a softer side of Cantonist life than history
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