Judaism

Judaism is a monotheistic religion originating in the Middle East at least 4,000 years ago. Adherents to Judaism are called Jews.

Overview
Judaism teaches there is one God, YHWH, who created the entire universe, and that He made a covenent with the Jewish people (the Nation of Israel), starting with Abraham, and continuing with Moses and various other prophets (however, Moses is considered the greatest of all prophets).

Its percepts are to live a righteous life of good deeds and faithful prayer and worship, and that the Jews are the chosen people (however, God has also made a covenent with every person on Earth through Noah, so non-Jews can also reach heaven, and thus Jews do not prosyltize).

It also teaches of the eventual coming of a Messiah who will destroy evil and liberate Israel. Many non-Jews believe that the Messiah has already come, and that His name is Jesus. These people are called Christians and their religion is called Christianity.

The full Jewish scripture is called the Tanahk. Jewish clerics are called Rabbis.

Relevence to As The Orb Turns
There are few Jews in Orb. However, though a small minority, they are a relatively strong minority; often being bankers, doctors, and lawyers.

One major character in the series is Jewish: Gilbert Stern; albeit he is not exactly the best Jew ever.