ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Who is a Jew

A jew is someone who follows a religion called Judaism. Just like how there are different religions like Christianity and Islam, Judaism is another religion. People who follow this religion are called Jews. They believe in one God and follow rules laid out in a book called the Torah. Some people are born into a Jewish family, but others can also become Jewish by converting to the religion. Being Jewish is a very important part of their identity, culture, and heritage.