Tanakh – Sometimes referred to as the Hebrew Bible; holy book and source of authority

(Pronounced ten-ak)

Note: The Tanakh comprises of three parts: the Torah (the five books of Moses), the Nevi'm or Nebi'im (eight books of the prophets) and the Ketuvim (eleven books of history and poetic writings).

To remember the meaning of Tanakh in Judaism, use the following mnemonic:

When Ten actors (Tanakh) auditioned for three parts in a play based on the Jewish holy book.