Judaica

[ joo-dey-i-kuh ]

plural noun

1. things pertaining to Jewish life and customs, especially when of a historical, literary, or artistic nature, as books or ritual objects.

Judaica

/ dʒuːˈdeɪɪkə /

plural noun

1. the literature, customs, culture, etc, of the Jews
2. books or artefacts of Jewish interest, esp as a collection

Word History and Origins

Origin of Judaica¹

1920–25; < Latin, noun use of neuter plural of jūdaicus Judaic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Judaica¹

Latin, literally: Jewish matters