Judaism

noun

Ju·da·ism | \ ˈjü-dē-ˌi-zəm

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, ˈjü-də-, ˈjü-(ˌ)dā-

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, 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

Ju·da·ism | \ ˈjü-dē-ˌi-zəm

, 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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