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Magen David
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 Jewish
symbol, also known as Star of David. This symbol appears on Israel's
flag. The first official use of this symbol dates from 1354 when
King Charles IV of Bohemia allowed Jews to display a flag with
the Magen David.
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Maariv (aka Arvit)
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Evening service. This service is generally recited after sundown.
Tallit and Tefillin
are not worn. On Sabbath Eve, Kabbalat
Shabbat is said beforehand.
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Maftir
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On Shabbat, the last verses of the seventh Aliyah are repeated
as a closing Aliyah by the individual who receives the honor of
reading the Haftarah. This final aliyah is
called 'Maftir'. On holidays and special sabbaths, the Maftir
is read from another part of the Torah. When there is a Bar Mitzvah,
this Aliyah is usually given to the Bar Mitzvah boy.
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Mezuzah
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 The
Mezuzah is a rolled up piece of parchment containing the first
two paragraphs of Shema Yisrael. It is placed in a case and attached
to the right hand side of the door frame as you enter.
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Minha (Mincha) Afternoon Service
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 This
service can be recited from half an hour after noon until sunset.
It is the shortest prayer service of the day, and generally said
without Talit and Tefillin.
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Mitzvah
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Torah commandment. Plural: Mitzvot. Colloquially used to mean
"good deed". According to tradition, the Torah contains
613 Mitzvot.
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Minyan
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 A
quorum of ten Jewish adult men necessary to conduct public worship
and read Torah. Some non-orthodox congregations
count women towards a Minyan as well. An individual may pray without
a Minyan, but certain prayers are omitted.
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Musaf
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Additional service, recited on Shabbat,
Rosh Hodesh and Festivals
after Shaharit, the Morning Service.
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