Jewish diaspora

Jewish diaspora (Hebrew: Tefutzah, or Galut, "exile") refers to the dispersion of the Jewish people throughout the world. The notion of diaspora is commonly accepted to have begun with the Babylonian captivity in 597 BCE, after which a number of Middle Eastern Jewish communities were established then as a result of tolerant policies and remained notable centers of Torah life and Judaism for centuries to come. The defeat of the Great Jewish Revolt in 70 and of Bar Kokhba's revolt in 135 against the Roman Empire notably contributed to the numbers and geography of diaspora, as many Jews were scattered after losing their state Judea or were sold to slavery throughout the empire.

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Hebrew - Jew - Diaspora - Babylonian captivity - 597 BCE - Middle East - Torah - Judaism - Great Jewish Revolt - 70 - Bar Kokhba's revolt - 135 - Roman Empire - Judea

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