Jews

¹ Cultural  

1. The Israelites, particularly after their return from captivity in Babylon (see also Babylon) about five hundred years before the birth of Jesus; at that time, the Israelites were established as a religious group, founded on the Mosaic law, not simply a national group.

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Jews ² Cultural  

1. Adherents of Judaism.

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When the Jewish nation was destroyed by the Romans in the year a.d. 70 and the Jews were scattered throughout the world, their religious beliefs and customs allowed them to remain one people.

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The Board of Deputies of British Jews said the case was of "profound concern".

From BBC

He changed Israeli politics by forging a lasting alliance with the traditional Jews chased out of Islamic lands.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the capitals of the dual monarchy, Jews were 10% of Vienna’s population and nearly 20% of Budapest’s, and even more prominent in the professions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like many non-Christians, some Jews have adopted some of the traditions associated with Christmas.

From BBC

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called on Sunday for Jews in Western countries to move to Israel to escape rising antisemitism, one week after 15 were shot dead at a Jewish event in Sydney.

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