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The word "Jew" comes from "Judaism" which comes from the name Judah, which is also the name of one of the 12 Jewish tribes. The country is named for the Jacob of the Old Testament in Genesis 35:10, 'God said to him, "Your name is Jacob, but you will no longer be called Jacob; your name will be Israel." So he named him Israel.'
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What are follwers of judaism called?
People who practice Judaism are called Jews.
Who were the people called that were in the holocaust?
They were called Jews.
What is the name of the people that believe in judaism?
They are called Jews.
What do you call the people who have a religion of Jews?
Jews religion is called Judaism.
What are people called in isael?
jews
What are people from judea called?
The people of Judea are called Jews or Hebrew people.
What do you call people who believe in Judaism?
Jewish; or religious Jews.
People who hate Jews are called?
They are called anti-Semites.
What is it called when the Germans arrest Jews?
They called it "Schutzhaft" - "protective custody". They were "protecting" the Jews (or whoever they were arresting if not Jews) from the wrath of the German people.
What are Hebrew people also called?
Jews
What are the followers called for jewish people?
Jews.
Can Hebrew people have blonde hair?
Yes, and they are not called Hebrew people; they are called Jews.
