The Beginning: A man named Abraham is known as the father of Jewish faith. Judaism started about 4,000 years ago. It originated from territories that now belong to Palestine and Israel. Stats: About 14 million Jews worldwide. Around 1.8% of Jewish people make up the United States population. Location: Israel is the main home for Jews today, making up 47% of it's population. The Temple Mount is the holiest site, they avoid walking on it because they don't want to stand where the "holy of holiest" have stood. Written: Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth The Bible is also separated into 3 different sections: Torah- Teachings Nevi'im- Prophets Ketuvim- Writings