Jews do not want to convert everyone else to Judaism nor do they believe other religions are inferior. Jews also believe that the Messiah has not yet come to the world to give peace and harmony to all people. The most common Jewish symbol is the Star of David, a six pointed star. It has no connection with the Biblical King David, and its origins are unknown. A special candlestick with nine branches used at Hanukkah is called a Menorah.
Jewish people believe that the first five books of the Bible are the most important.
These books make up the Torah which is a handwritten scroll. The Torah is read aloud at the synagogue or temple, the place of worship. The Torah is the word of God, so it is the basis of Judaism. These Jews were originally from Spain and Portugal. In 1728 the first synagogue, place of worship, was built in this country.