Judaism
noun
Ju·da·ism
ˈjü-dē-ˌi-zəm 
ˈjü-də-
ˈjü-(ˌ)dā-
ˈjü-də-
ˈjü-(ˌ)dā-
British also ˈjü-ˌdi-zəm
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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Saraf and Wolf join a growing contingent of Jewish players in the NBA, including Israeli Deni Avdija — who is coming off his own breakout season with the Portland Trail Blazers — and Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, who is converting to Judaism.
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Willy talked about Rastafarianism more often than Judaism—but the two are closely connected.
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—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Saraf and Wolf join a growing contingent of Jewish players in the NBA, including Israeli Deni Avdija — who is coming off his own breakout season with the Portland Trail Blazers — and Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, who is converting to Judaism.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Willy talked about Rastafarianism more often than Judaism—but the two are closely connected.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
During the interview, Bruce discussed her relationship with Judaism, U.S. foreign policy, and the Trump presidency with political journalist Mike Wagenheim.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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“Judaism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judaism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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Judaism
noun
Ju·da·ism
ˈjüd-ə-ˌiz-əm
ˈjüd-ē-
ˈjüd-ē-
1
: a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews that stresses belief in one God and faithfulness to the laws of the Torah
2
: the beliefs and practices of the Jews
Judaic
adjective
jü-ˈdā-ik
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