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Judaism

Judaism

Judaism

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Judaism is a religious tradition centered on the idea of a covenant between God and the Jewish people that can be traced back to the prophets Abraham and Moses. The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and an extensive interpretative literature (Mishnah and Talmud) outline the laws and practices that provide a basis for the different contemporary currents of Judaism, including Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Judaism is the oldest of the Abrahamic faiths and the smallest of the world’s major religions, with around 15 million adherents. The US and Israel have the largest Jewish populations, together accounting for about 75 percent of the worldwide total. Israel, the world’s only Jewish-majority state, has been in conflict with Palestinians and the Arab states that surround it for most of its history since its founding in 1948.

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  • Chabad.org Chabad.org
    Chabad.org was founded in 1988 as a “virtual congregation” to connect Jews worldwide and aims to provide every Jew with a Jewish education. It began with the introduction of online discussion groups about Chabad Lubavitch, the results of which became the first virtual Jewish library (Chabad Lubavitch is a branch of Orthodox Judaism heavily focused on Jewish philosophy and the study of Torah). The organization has expanded its resources and now boasts myriad tools, forums, essays, and online...
  • Unionorthodoxjewishcongregationsamerica Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America

    The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America provides a wide spectrum of support services for Orthodox Jews in North America.  The Orthodox Union is most widely known for its kosher certification department, which certifies companies such as General Mills and Land O'Lakes.  Other programs include a job search and business networking system, a radio station with online programming, magazine Jewish Action, and a synagogue network; the Union also supports a number of Orthodox...

  • Unionforreformjudaism Union for Reform Judaism
    The Union for Reform Judaism provides leadership and support to Reform congregations throughout North America.  Dedicated to a progressive interpretation of Judaism, the union offers assistance in developing meaningful worship, inspirational education programs, and just social engagement.  Many of its initiatives help congregations attract and retain members; these include programs for youth, families, racial and sexual minorities, and interfaith households.  The union responds...