The Jewish Enlightenment, also known as the Haskalah, was an intellectual movement that emerged in the late 18th century among Jewish communities in Europe. It aimed to promote reason, science, and secular education while encouraging Jews to engage with the broader society. The movement sought to modernize Jewish life and thought, often advocating for the integration of Jewish people into European culture. Key figures of the Haskalah included Moses Mendelssohn, who emphasized the importance of philosophy and language, and Isaac Baer Levinsohn, who promoted educational reforms. The movement significantly influenced Jewish identity, leading to various cultural and religious transformations that shaped modern Judaism.