Who are the Jews? The oldest people of Semitic origin

The history of Jews consists entirely of paradoxes, which stretch from ancient times. At present, the number of links in the chain of miracles in some strange way increases. Who are the Jews? This is the oldest people who understood the sciences and legislated, and his state did not have nearly 2,000 years. These are several thousands of scientists, musicians, writers who have made a significant contribution to science and art, but the whole world harbors anger and hatred towards them. Their religion Peace-loving, but only recently six bloody, but victorious wars have been committed for the territory of the state.

Who are the Jews? This is the people who in ancient times took their origin in the Jewish and Israeli kingdoms, and now lives in all countries of the world. The small state of this people appeared on the map only in 1948. Their number reaches 20 million people, but only 40% of them live in Israel and 34% in America. The official language of the Jews is Hebrew, but those who live outside the state speak the local language.

To get an answer to the question of who such Jews are, it is not insignificant to find out information about the historical roots of the people. The first descendants occurred even 2000 years BC. E. From Isaac, Abraham and Jacob. Almost a thousand years BC. E. Jews left Egypt, passed through the desert and found a new land near Mount Sinai. But constant wars with neighboring powers forced the people to settle all over the world. The Jews' non-acceptance of the commandments of Jesus contributed to the persecutions of this people, which continue to this day. Only the fascists in the Second World War exterminated almost six million representatives of the Jewish population.

The traditional religion of Jews is Judaism. According to the source of the traditional Jewish law of the Halacha, a person becomes a Jew when he turns in accordance with all the rules of the religious canon or is born of a Jewish mother. The Jew and the Jew are not indivisible. But there is a difference between these concepts. A Jew is a nationality, a Jew who professes this religion. There is a small percentage of Jews who do not practice Judaism.

Who are the Jews? Unequivocally difficult to answer this question, having full information. Everyone understands this word in his own understanding and perception, which can change throughout life. Jews are neither nationality, nor race, nor religious affiliation, nor a group of people with a common culture. This is a fully special nation, which has no analogues in the whole world. These highly educated and highly cultured people who have academic degrees and are versed in art are much better than the average person. Jews have German surnames (Eisenberg, Goldman, Rotenstein) or Slavic ending (Abramovich, Rabinovich, Khaimovich).

Great Jews:

• Polish teacher, writer, doctor Korczak (Goldschmidt) Janusz;
• Illusionist Kio Emil;
• Graphic artist, painter Chagall Mark;
• The inventor of blue jeans Ostrich Levy;
• Surgeon Ilizarov Gabriel.
• Actress Monroe Marilyn (Norma Baker);
• American film director Sternberg Joseph.

Famous Jews of Russia:

• Abrikosov Alexey Alekseevich - physicist;
• Arbatov Grigory Arkadievich - academician, politician, scientist;
• Gazmanov Oleg Mikhailovich - variety composer, musician;
• Kobzon Yosef Davidovich - pop singer.