Who are the Jews?
Wailing Wall
Jerusalem, Israel
The Wailing Wall is Judaism’s holiest accessible site, where prayers are offered in continuity with the ancient Temple and the enduring hope of restoration.
Famous Jews
Outstanding Accomplishment
Nobel Peace Prize, Oscar Winner, US Supreme Court Justice, Emmy Award Winner
American Families
New York,
Los Angeles
Faithful Jewish families in the United States maintain deep religious traditions while participating fully in American civic and cultural life. Through Sabbath observance, dietary laws, daily prayer, and the transmission of Hebrew scripture and values, they preserve a strong sense of identity rooted in covenant, family, and community. Across diverse denominations and backgrounds, these families model continuity—passing ancient faith forward in a modern nation built on religious freedom.
Familiar
tradition
Jewish tradition is a living inheritance shaped by scripture, law, ritual, and memory, passed from one generation to the next through daily practice. It is centered on covenantal faithfulness—expressed in Sabbath rest, prayer, festivals, ethical conduct, and the study of sacred texts. Rather than existing only in belief, Jewish tradition is embodied in family life, communal responsibility, and the continual remembrance of God’s acts in history.
Recognizing the House of Judah
For the Jews, the Lion resists assimilation, and bears witness to God through history. Judah does not vanish; Judah remembers—and in remembering, remains.
History of the Jews
Where did the Jewish people come from, and how did a small, nomadic tribe emerge to leave such a profound impact on the world?
What is a Jew?
The first time the word Jew is mentioned in the Bible is 1 Kings 16:6 and they are at war with Israel.