Judaism
noun
ˈjü-də-, ˈjü-(ˌ)dā-,
British also ˈjü-ˌdi-zəm
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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
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English Language Learners Definition of Judaism
: the religion developed among the ancient Hebrews that stresses belief in God and faithfulness to the laws of the Torah : the religion of the Jewish people
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Judaism
noun
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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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