Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Christianity obviously named for Christ and Buddhism for Buddha. But what about Judaism? Learn how Judaism got its name from Judah, a son of Jacob and a man who would become the leader of an entire nation and eventually a religion.
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BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
The video was made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
Christianity obviously named for Christ and Buddhism for Buddha. But what about Judaism? Learn how Judaism got its name from Judah, a son of Jacob and a man who would become the leader of an entire nation and eventually a religion.
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
The video was made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
