Jewish is an ethnic and religious group originating from the Middle East. The term Jewish is often used to refer to the people, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. The HEBREW language is the primary language of the Jewish people, and it is also the language of the Torah, the Jewish holy book. Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people, and it is based on the teachings of the Torah. Juadaic is a term used to describe the culture, beliefs, and practices of the Jewish people. Semitic is a language family that includes HEBREW, Arabic, and Aramaic, which are all spoken by the Jewish people. ESSENE is a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period in ancient Israel. RYE is a grain that is commonly used in Jewish cuisine.