The Exile

The Exile refers to a period when the Jewish people were forcibly removed from their homeland, primarily by the Babylonians in 586 BCE and later by the Romans in 70 CE. This separation from their land and temple profoundly affected their identity, religion, and culture. Exile involved displacement, loss of political independence, and living in foreign lands, yet it also fostered resilience and the development of their religious traditions. Throughout history, the concept of exile has symbolized both physical displacement and a broader sense of spiritual or cultural longing for return.