WORDS TO KNOW Alzheimer's disease--A brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Patients become confused and forgetful. Their personalities might change. Most patients are elderly. Jewish Terms afikoman--A piece of matzah (unleavened cracker) that's hidden during the Passover meal. challah--A braided bread usually eaten on Shabbat. Hanukkah--A festive winter holiday that lasts eight days. menorah--A nine-branched candleholder lit on Hanukkah. Passover--A spring holiday that celebrates the freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Shabbat--The day of rest and a time for family, prayer, and community. Ballet Terms jeté--To leap. pirouette--To spin. plié--Bending the knees. pointe shoes--Worn by ballerinas to allow them to dance on their toes. relevé--To rise on the balls of your feet. Excerpted from Dancing on Memories by Freda Lewkowicz All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
