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What do Jews believe about hell?

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Jews don't believe in the existence of hell.

Answer:Although the name "hell" isn't a Hebrew word, the existence of the afterlife and reward and punishment is well-rooted in Judaism and is mentioned briefly in the Prophets and described at length in the Talmud (Sanhedrin 90-110 and elsewhere). Maimonides includes this among the most important Jewish beliefs.
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