Judaism יַהֲדוּת‎ Yahadut Judaica (clockwise from top): Shabbat candlesticks, handwashing cup, Chumash and Tanakh, Torah pointer, shofar and etrog box Type Ethnic religion[1] Classification Abrahamic Scripture Hebrew Bible Theology Monotheistic Leaders Jewish leadership Movements Jewish religious movements Associations Jewish religious organizations Region Predominant religion in Israel and widespread worldwide as minorities Language Biblical Hebrew[2] Headquarters Jerusalem (Zion) Founder Abraham[3][4] (traditional) Origin 1st millennium BCE 20th–18th century BCE[3] (traditional) Judah Mesopotamia[3] (traditional) Separated from Yahwism Congregations Jewish religious communities Members c. 14–15 million[5] Ministers Rabbis