Glossary

Of or relating to the Jews or their culture or religion.

Those who adhere to Judaism both as a religion and a people. Originally the name was restricted to the subjects of the kingdom of Judah. But after the Babylonian exile it became the common name for the race descended from Jacob and for the followers of the Mosaic religion.

The monotheistic religion of the Jews, tracing its origins to Abraham and having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Hebrew Scriptures and the Talmud.

Giving to each person what is owed to them. This leads to respecting the rights of all people and developing relationships that promote equity amongst people and the common good.