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What has greatly influenced Jewish religious and cultural identity?
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe cultural development of modern Israel has been greatly influenced by the secular European roots of its populace. Those who came from North Africa and elsewhere, who had been somewhat more religious, had much of their Jewish religiosity diluted by the prevailing secular Israeli lifestyle. Religious Israelis are a minority.
Modern Israel is also discussed in the second half of this page:
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∙ 9y agoThe Torah. Our tradition is that the Torah was given by God (Exodus 24:12), to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
The Torah is a source of national pride for us (see Deuteronomy 4:6-8).
It increases our reverence towards God; crystallizes, strengthens and codifies our beliefs; insures our awareness and knowledge of our history; and provides powerful impetus to be ethical.
It makes us stand in awe of God, while also providing optimism and comfort through the prophecies of redemption. It inspires us to strive for holiness and informs us how to pray and to approach God's presence.
It gives us a great deal of general information, guidance and advice.
And it sets detailed laws, practices and traditions for us. What_are_the_key_teachings_practices_principles_and_beliefs_of_Judaism
And as for people of influence:
Abraham (Genesis ch.11-25)
Isaac (Genesis ch.17, 21, 22 and 26)
Jacob (Genesis ch.25, and 27-35)
Joseph (Genesis ch.37, and 39-50)
Moses (Exodus ch.2 onwards)
Joshua, Deborah (Judges ch.4-5), Samuel, King David, King Solomon, King Hezekiah, Mordecai, Ezra, Hillel, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Judah ("the prince"), Rabbi Ashi, Rabbi Saadia Gaon, and thousands more.
See also the related link:
http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/timeline-of-jewish-history
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