: A Comprehensive Guide to Jewish Studies Holidays, Torah, Reform Movement, Israel, and the Holocaust
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"a comprehensive guide to jewish studies: holidays, torah, reform. Overview: jewish studies is an interdisciplinary eld that encompasses a range of subjects including religion, history, culture, language, and politics of the jewish people. Religion: jewish religion is based on the belief in one god, who is seen as the creator and sustainer of the universe. The central text of judaism is the torah, which is made up of the. History: the history of the jewish people can be traced back over 4000 years to ancient. Jewish history is divided into several periods, including the biblical period, the. Second temple period, the roman period, the medieval period, and the modern period. Culture: jewish culture has been shaped by the experiences of the jewish people throughout history. This includes the development of jewish religious traditions, such as the observance of shabbat, the festivals, and the dietary laws. It also includes the creation of cultural expressions such as literature, music, and art.