Son of Isaac. Father of twelve sons, who represent the tribes of Judaism.
One of the three Patriarchs of Judaism.
Jew
According to the Orthodox, a person whose mother was a Jew or who has converted
to Judaism. According to the Reform movement, a person whose father is a Jew is
also a Jew. Although the term is derived from the term "Judahite" (meaning a
member of the tribe of Judah or a citizen of the kingdom of Judah), it has
historically been applied to the patriarchs, the matriarchs and all of the
descendants of Jacob and all converts to their faith.
Jewish Law
The complete body of rules and practices that Jews are bound to follow,
including biblical commandments, commandments instituted by the rabbis,
and binding customs.
Jewish Star
The six-pointed star emblem commonly associated with Judaism, also known as the
Magen David, the Shield of David or the Star of David.
Joseph
Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of two of the tribes of Israel. He was sold
into slavery by his jealous brothers, but became powerful in Egypt and
paved the way for his family's settlement there.
Judah (Y'huda)
Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel;
The tribe that bears his name;
The Southern Kingdom after the death of Solomon when Israel was split
into two kingdoms; the Kingdom of Judah included the tribes of Judah,
Benjamin and part of the tribe of Levi.
Judah Ha-Nasi (JOO-duh hah NAH-see)
Compiler of the Mishnah.
Judaism (JOO-dee-ism; JOO-duh-ism)
The religion of the Children of Israel, that is, the Jewish people.
