The Jews lived in Europe for more than two thousand years. The Jewish religion is monotheistic - based on the belief in a single, all-powerful God. They observe traditional Jewish values, liturgy, ceremonials and way of life. The Five Books o Moses are known as the Torah, which is known as the "moral law". The have their services in a Synagogue, which are led by "Rabbis". Some of the celebrations in Jewish culture are four festivals ordained in the Torah, three of described as “pilgrim festivals”, recalling the ancient pilgrimages to the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as the universally observed New Year’s Day of repentance and renewal. There are also fast days remembering national tragedies. The Sabbath is observed as a day of rest and worship
