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Glossary is alphabetical by transliteration.

Transliteration Hebrew Definition
Haftarah

הַפְטָרָה

A selection from the Prophets that is read on a given Shabbat or holiday.
Havdalah

הַבְדָלָה

Literally, “separation;” the ceremony that concludes Shabbat or Yom Tov.