Question

After the Jews were forced to leave Jerusalem, they formed new communities in many

different places. Jews living outside of Israel became a part of the Jewish diaspora. The
word diaspora comes from a Greek word meaning "scattered."

Which of these were effects of Jewish communities being scattered to different places?

Select all that apply.

The language of the ancient Israelites was the
only language used by Jews.

Non-Jews in many different places encountered
Jewish beliefs and traditions,

Jewish communities developed different customs
depending on where they

Answer 1

The Jewish diaspora refers to the scattering of Jews after they were forced to leave Jerusalem. The diaspora had many effects on Jewish communities. Non-Jews in many different places encountered Jewish beliefs and traditions, and Jewish communities developed different customs depending on where they were located1. The language of the ancient Israelites was not the only language used by Jews2.