The Grandchildren of the Ghetto

by Israel Zangwill

Shochet (H.), official slaughterer.

Shofar (H.), trumpet of ram's horn, blown during the Penitential season.

Shool (c. G.), synagogue.

Shulchan Aruch (H.), a sixteenth-century compilation, codifying Jewish law.

Simchath Torah (H.), festival of the rejoicing of the Law.

Snoga (Sp.), Sephardic synagogue.

Spiel (G.), play.

Takif (H.), rich man; swell.

Talith (H.), a shawl with fringes, worn by men during prayer.

Tanaim (H.), betrothal contract or ceremony.