The Jews that were disbursed to the West were called Hellenists which means they were to conform to the Greek language and customs. Most of the Jews in the West were craftsmen, traders, and merchants that were on the move and not able to form a long-term community. For this cause they were more secular and less religious which was influenced by their adoption of Greek culture and philosophy. In contrast, the Jews to the east were more community oriented and sought to keep their spiritual identity. They studied the law under the rabbis and were not influenced by the Greek culture. The Western Jews were drawn to Grecianism by its refined elegance and profound substance that permeated every aspect of life. They were challenged to defend