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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The Schaffer brothers, while Jewish, were not practicing, but Mollie, who had converted to Judaism, would nonetheless cook elaborate Passover dinners.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Weininger said the decision was reached through a public process with multiple listening sessions and after regular communication with the leadership of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the denomination’s umbrella organization.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Passover is a ceremonious occasion to rejoice in Judaism, especially during the first family meal or Seder, according to britannica.com.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Practically, Luke 3 indicates that Jesus listened to John the Baptist, who reminded Jesus of the prominence of Isaiah in Judaism.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Weininger said the decision was reached through a public process with multiple listening sessions and after regular communication with the leadership of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the denomination’s umbrella organization.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Passover is a ceremonious occasion to rejoice in Judaism, especially during the first family meal or Seder, according to britannica.com.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Practically, Luke 3 indicates that Jesus listened to John the Baptist, who reminded Jesus of the prominence of Isaiah in Judaism.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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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