Jewish education is the transmission of the tenets, principles and religious laws of Judaism

Judaism

Judaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...

. Due to its emphasis on Torah study

Torah study

Torah study is the study by Jewish people of the Torah, Hebrew Bible, Talmud, responsa, rabbinic literature and similar works, all of which are Judaism's religious texts...

, many have commented that Judaism is characterised by "lifelong learning" that extends to adults as much as it does to children.
The tradition of Jewish education goes back to biblical times. One of the basic duties of Jewish parents is to provide for the instruction of their children.