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Known today as Jews,
the people during biblical times were called Hebrews, or Israelites. Their religious leaders are
called rabbis. Rabbis help
the Jewish people adhere to the rules of the Jewish religion. These
rules and standards can be found in the Torah , the Ten Commandments, and
the 13 Articles of
Faith. |
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| In biblical times,
leaders of the Jewish religion were known as Patriarchs. In biblical times, God
chose certain people to help guide his chosen people and help them
remain faithful to His commandments. |
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| Most Jewish people
today live very religious lives. Their days are focused on their
religious beliefs and customs.
However there are some people who call themselves Jews but do not
practice the religious traditions of Judaism. These people are
called "non-religious Jews." Their identification with Judaism is
more cultural than religious. They feel that their ethnic
relationship to Judaism is as important as the religious aspect of
Judaism. This cultural identification with a religion is not just
limited to Jewish people. It is also true of some Muslims,
Buddhists, and Christians, also. |
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