Judaism is a monotheistic religion with core beliefs centered around the Torah and 613 commandments. Places of worship include synagogues and the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Symbols include the Star of David, kippah, menorah, and tefillin. Important figures are Abraham, Moses, and Sarah. Rites of passage mark life events like bar/bat mitzvahs. Holidays celebrate events from the Torah like Passover, Yom Kippur, and Chanukah. Modern Judaism faces issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and preserving traditions.