What is Judaism?

Q: What is Judaism?


A: Judaism is the world's oldest Abrahamic religion, which originated in Israel and has about 15 million followers. It is a monotheistic religion with the Torah as its most important holy book.

Q: How old is Judaism?


A: Judaism is almost 4,000 years old.

Q: Who are Jews or Jewish people?


A: Jews or Jewish people are followers of Judaism.

Q: What are the laws and teachings of Judaism based on?


A: The laws and teachings of Judaism come from the Torah, which are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, as well as oral traditions that were later written down in works such as the Mishnah and Talmud.

Q: Are Christianity and Islam related to Judaism?


A: Yes, both Christianity and Islam have similar beliefs to those found in Judaism, including belief in one God and moral teachings from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).

Q: What does "תורה" mean?


A: "תורה" means "Torah," which is an important holy book for Jews containing religious laws and teachings.

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