Jewish

Jewish refers to both an ethno-religious group and followers of Judaism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions. Ethnically, it describes people with a shared heritage, culture, language (Hebrew or Yiddish), and history rooted in the ancient Israelites of the Middle East. Religiously, it pertains to individuals practicing Judaism, which emphasizes a covenant with God, sacred texts like the Torah, and traditions like holidays and rituals. Jewish identity can be cultural, religious, or both, and it spans diverse communities globally, contributing significantly to history, philosophy, arts, and sciences.