The study of Torah, Talmud, and other Jewish texts has been central to Jewish religious life for thousands of years. These Jewish texts are sources of Jewish history and mitzvot - both of which continue to play a dominant part within Judaism. Selections of the Torah and Nevi'im (Prophets) are read every week in the synagogue - as well as portions that are read during the holidays. Rabbinical writings - such as the Talmud - had developed and continues to be studied and argued about to this day. The study of Torah and Talmud are an integral part of a Jewish child and teenager's education to this day.