Hebrew society was based upon the covenant with God. There was always a learned class among the Israelites, and virtually all men and boys (and a good percentage of women) could read and write. A portion of each day was spent praying, and another, larger part of the day, was spent studying Torah. Religious questions were brought to one of the many Rabbis or Jewish courts. Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and other forms of kindness. A portion of crops were given to the poor. The calendar year was replete with the Sabbaths and festivals; and blessings were said before and after eating and on many other occasions.
They were intelligent. Every male was expected (for example) to know the Tanakh and its oral commentary by heart.
They were outspoken.
They were stiffnecked, both for better and worse.
They didn't believe just anyone who came along (Exodus 4:1).
They were kindhearted (Midrash Rabbah, Naso 8).
They were devout. They attended services three times daily, said blessings on everything they ate, and performed the various Torah-commands and observances.
These are a few examples.
Hebrew society (the society in ancient Israel) was based upon the covenant with God, as set forth in the Torah. There was always a learned class among the Israelites, and virtually all men and boys (and a good percentage of women) could read and write. A portion of each day was spent praying, and another, larger part of the day, was spent studying Torah (by a good part of the populace). Religious questions (and torts) were brought to one of the many Rabbis or Jewish courts. Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and other forms of kindness. A portion of crops were given to the poor. The calendar year was replete with the Sabbaths and festivals; and blessings were said before and after eating and on many other occasions.
In brief, there was no such thing as a secular part of life, since the Torah's laws cover every form of activity, including business.
Hebrew society (the society in ancient Israel) was based upon the covenant with God, as set forth in the Torah. There was always a learned class among the Israelites, and virtually all men and boys (and a good percentage of women) could read and write. A portion of each day was spent praying, and another, larger part of the day, was spent studying Torah (by a good part of the populace). Religious questions (and torts) were brought to one of the many Rabbis or Jewish courts. Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and other forms of kindness. A portion of crops were given to the poor. The calendar year was replete with the Sabbaths and festivals; and blessings were said before and after eating and on many other occasions.
In brief, there was no such thing as a secular part of life, since the Torah's laws cover every form of activity, including business.
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Yes, and they are not called Hebrew people; they are called Jews.
Today, Hebrew people are called Jews. A Jewish person can have any name. It doesn't have to be Hebrew.
am (עם), the Hebrew word for "people", is pronounced AHM.
Hebrew is not a religion, it's a language. The Hebrew language is spoken in Israel. Hebrew is considered a holy language by the Jewish people.
He was chosen by God to lead the Hebrew from slavery
They were the children of the Hebrew people. Today they are called "Jewish children"
No. Hebrew refers to the people and language of Israel. Babylonian refers to the people of what is now modern-day Iraq.No. Hebrew refers to the people and language of Israel. Babylonian refers to the people of what is now modern-day Iraq.
There is no country called "Hebrew" - the Hebrew people are Israelis (people who live in Israel). The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
No. "Hebrew" is a language, not a person. The people living in Jerusalem today Speak Hebrew and Arabic.
Lots of people wrote in Hebrew. Almost all literate material from Ancient and Modern Israel are in Hebrew.
There is no Hebrew name for Derrick. Derrick is a Germanic name that means "Ruler of the People". There is no equivalent in Hebrew.