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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Known to Jews as the Temple Mount, it is also Judaism's holiest place.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"As people who identify openly as Jews and want to show our identities, you feel like you are gambling with your children's safety," he said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Around the turn of the 20th century, this unique approach allowed immigrant Jews to participate in and drive forward the booming New York real-estate market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

In April, Jews in Israel and beyond recently celebrated Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s official day of remembrance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

As soldiers, Jews had fought for Germany during World War I. Many were decorated for bravery.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti