Ju·da·ism
| \ ˈjü-dē-ˌi-zəm
, ˈjü-də-
, ˈjü-(ˌ)dā-
, British also ˈjü-ˌdi-zəm \
, ˈjü-də-
, ˈjü-(ˌ)dā-
, British also ˈjü-ˌdi-zəm \
Definition of Judaism
1
: a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews and characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions
2
: the cultural, social, and religious beliefs and practices of the Jews
3
: conformity to Jewish rites, ceremonies, and practices
4
: the whole body of Jews : the Jewish people
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“Judaism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judaism. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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Judaism
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Ju·da·ism
| \ ˈjü-dē-ˌi-zəm
, ˈjü-də- \
, ˈjü-də- \
Kids Definition of Judaism
: a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews that stresses belief in one God and faithfulness to the laws of the Torah
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