The Exodus is something for which we Jews remain eternally grateful to God. It is one of the reasons given for our observance of God's commands.1) It was the fulfillment of one of God's promises to Abraham (see Genesis ch.15).
2) It demonstrated God's involvement in this world and in the workings of history.
3) It showed that God's covenant with the Forefathers was still in effect.
4) It was the main preparation for the Giving of the Torah at Sinai several weeks later.
5) It made the Israelites into a distinct nation.
6) In the Exodus, God did miracles for which we remain grateful to this day.
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When the Jews left Egypt some Egyptians who were convinced in God's existence and power left with the Jews to the Promised Land known as Canaan. So during the book of Exodus when you see that there's two groups it means the Jews and Egyptians who left with them.
You could ask the same of the American Revolutionary War. It is a major part of their history and concerns their freedom and culture quite deeply.
The Jewish people originated in Israel, but today there are also Jews in almost every country on the planet.
The Jewish people are descendants of the Israelites.
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by Jewish people (the same as today).
In Israel and the USA
Passover celebrates the Exodus.
Two answers. The menorah was the candelabrum in the Tabernacle and the Temple (Exodus ch.25); and today, the candles lit in Hanukkah are placed in what we call a menorah (or a Hanukkiah).
Yes, about 14 million of us.
Hebrews today are called "Jewish People". Jewish people today live in the same kinds of Homes as everyone else. It just depends on their economic status and country.
That depends on which branch of Judaism they identify with.
Today, the majority speak english and/or Hebrew.
Cope with what? Could you please clarify this question.