The Grandchildren of the Ghetto

by Israel Zangwill

Minchah (H.), afternoon prayer.

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

Mishpochah (H.), family.

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

Missheberach (H.), synagogal benediction.

Mitzvah (H.), a commandment, i.e., a good deed.

Mizrach (H.), East; a sacred picture hung on the east wall in the direction of Jerusalem, to which the face is turned in praying.

Narrischkeit (c. G.), foolishness.

Nash (c. G.), pilfer (dainties).

Niddah (H.), Talmudical tractate on the purification of women.