Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion in the world, having originated in the Middle East more than 3,000 years ago with patriarch Abraham.
As the first Abrahamic religion, Judaism has played a major role in shaping the history of the world, having greatly influenced the development of Christianity and Islam, despite having always had a relatively small amount of adherents by comparison.
The religion itself is built off of the "written Torah" of the Bible, known in Judaism as the Tanach, and the "oral Torah" of the Mishna, Talmud and other great works of leading rabbis throughout history.
Judaism itself has no single leading figure, and is divided into multiple streams, such as the ultra-Orthodox (haredi), Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Further differences also exist along the lines of historic Diasporic communities, such as Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jewry.
Today, the largest concentration of adherents of Judaism can be found in Israel, with the US having the second-largest.
The essence of holiness lies in recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of their abilities or limitations.
This weeks Parasha teaches us that Judaism’s attitude toward the elderly is one of respect and understanding.
Discover the latest innovation ensuring optimal tefillin preservation with enhanced convenience and comfort.
Today, as Netanyahu’s government navigates its security landscape amid international scrutiny and conditional support, the lesson is clear.
Why does the prohibition of worshiping Molech – as severe and horrifying as it may be – appear in the list of prohibitions of forbidden relationships?
Each fundamentalist movement presents to its followers a vision of a state of religious law between the river Jordan and the sea - a Halachic State or an Islamic Caliphate.
In a sad sign of the times, Biden spent more time in this declaration bewailing the upsurge in antisemitism than in praising the rich contributions of Jews to American life.
Nine years after his death, when McCabe was 18, she inherited part of his proud stamp collection.
With nearly one million Israeli Jews of Moroccan descent, they represent a vibrant force within Israeli society, residing in major cities and contributing to a rich cultural legacy.
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