Judaism Basics
What do Jews believe? What are the different movements in Judaism? How are they similar and different? What are some of the daily practices, like kashrut, that shape Jewish life? This section has information about all the basics of Jewish living.
Teshuvah is a key Jewish concept that involves repentance and new beginnings.
What does the Jewish symbol "Chai" mean?
What does the Jewish symbol "Chai" mean?
A hamsa is an amulet shaped like a hand, with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the “evil eye” and is a popular motif in both Jewish and Middle Eastern jewelry.
Learn more about the origin and meaning of the Star of David.
What do Jews believe? Read this article to discover more about the basic beliefs of Judaism.
A look at different interpretations of what it means for Jews to be the Chosen People.
Jewish movements, often referred to as denominations, branches or sects of Judaism, differ from each other in some beliefs and in the way they observe Judaism. Learn more about the four branches of Judaism: Reconstructionist, Reform, Conservative and Orthodox.
Torah, which means "teaching", is God's revealed instructions to the Jewish People. It teaches Jews how to act, think and even feel about life and death.
The Mishnah is the first written recording of the Oral Torah of the Jewish people.
