Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People

by Israel Zangwill

Meshuggah, Meshuggene (H.),
mad.

Meshumad (H.),
apostate.

Metsiah (H.), lit.,
finding; cp. Fr., trouvaille; bargain.

Mezuzah (H.),
case containing a scroll, with Hebrew verses (Deuteronomy vi. 4-9,
13-21) affixed to every door-post.

Midrash (H.),
Biblical exposition.

Mincha (H.),
afternoon prayer.

Minyan (H.),
quorum of ten males, over thirteen, necessary for public worship.

Mishpochah (H.),
family.

Mishna, Mishnayis (H.),
collection of the Oral Law.

Misheberach (H.),
synagogal benediction.