What do Jew's believe in?

Answer 1

There is no one thing that all Jews believe. Even the belief in God varies greatly. But here are some generalities. Keep in mind that not all Jews belief these things, and many understand them in different ways:

• There is one ethical God, who created the universe (understood in modern times in very different ways).
• There are 613 commandments in the Torah. Arguably, the main commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. The 10 commandmants are also part of this list.
• Tikkun Olam - that it is ever Jew's responsibility to repair the world, or make the world a better place.
• Shlom Habayit - that it is ever Jew's responsibility to keep peace within their homes.
• Non-Jews do not have to become Jewish to follow a righteous path.

See the attached Related Link for a list of traditional Jewish beliefs.

Answer 2

Answer 1this is one of the hardest questions i have ever been asked as a jew, if i had to sum up everything i have learned in my religion i would have to tell you that we as a people believe in treating others with kindness and care as you would like to be treated. That is the most important thing. and if you can do that... you can do anything.

Answer 2

The philosophy of Judaism is that this world is a purposeful creation by God, in which all people are tested concerning their use of free-will. We possess a soul which lives on after the body dies and is held responsible for the person's actions. Anyone who is worthy, Jewish or not, can merit reward in the afterlife.

Answer 3

* the existence of an omnipotent, omniscient God who created the world and remains active in history * reward and punishment * the Divine nature of The Bible - the Five Books of Moses (the Old Testament), the Prophets, the Writings and the Oral Law * the world-to-come.

Jews follow Judaism.

Answer 4

Judaism follows one God. Scriptures include the Torah and the Prophets. There are later writings which include the Talmud and the Zohar. Moses is considered the chief prophet and the founder of the Israelite religion. Judaism also includes an ethical system that emphasizes social justice and independent thinking. Jewish tradition includes Sabbath observance, Jewish holidays, and cultural/family solidarity.

Answer 5

There is no one thing that all Jews believe. Even the belief in God varies greatly. But here are some generalities. Keep in mind that not all Jews belief these things, and many understand them in different ways:

• There is one ethical God, who created the universe (understood in modern times in very different ways).
• There are 613 commandments in the Torah. Arguably, the main commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. The 10 commandmants are also part of this list.
• Tikkun Olam - that it is ever Jew's responsibility to repair the world, or make the world a better place.
• Shlom Habayit - that it is ever Jew's responsibility to keep peace within their homes.
• Non-Jews do not have to become Jewish to follow a righteous path.

Answer 6

People who observe the religion of Judaism are called Jewish people or Jews. They believe in God as the one and only God. Their most sacred text is the Torah, which is written in Hebrew.

Jews believe in one God who is the creator and lord of the universe. They believe God has a special relationship - the covenant - with the Jewish people. If they are faithful to God's laws he will promise them a perfect world in the future. They look forward to the coming of the Messiah, a great leader from God, who will bring a time of peace, fruitfulness and security to the whole world.

There is no single belief that all Jews share. Jews can be anything from Strict believers in one God, to atheists.

Answer 3

The philosophy of Judaism is that this world is a purposeful creation by God, in which all people are tested concerning their use of free-will. We possess a soul which lives on after the body dies and is held responsible for the person's actions. Anyone who is worthy, Jewish or not, can merit reward in the afterlife.
Here is a list of the most basic beliefs of Judaism, as codified by Maimonides:
1. God exists, and is the Creator.
This tells us that the world is not purposeless or chaotic. Life is the result of a deliberate, purposeful, intelligent and kind Creator; not a melancholy chaos or a string of fortuitous accidents.
2. God is One and unique.
This is the basis of all Western monotheistic belief, which was given to the world by Abraham and his descendants. This belief places God at the center of reality and the center of our world-outlook and thoughts. (See: Biography of Abraham)
3. God is not physical.
This includes the corollary that no person should be worshiped as God or as a god. Judaism has no god-kings, no demigods, no angel who flouts God's will, and no sports-idols, movie-idols etc.
4. God is eternal.
This includes the belief that God's ways are also eternal. God is not capricious, forgetful or fickle. Investing in a relationship with God is the only thing that will bear eternal benefits.
5. Prayer is to be directed only to God.
This also teaches us that no person, government or institution is to be accorded blind trust. We pray directly to God, three times a day; and we recount our shortcomings, ask for our needs, and acknowledge our successes with happy thanks.
6. The words of the prophets are true.
The prophecies of the Hebrew Bible have been coming true throughout history. Even secular archaeologists (the unbiased ones) have stated that the Hebrew Bible is the most accurate of historical records, as the disdainful theories of Wellhausen and Bible-critics of his ilk have been shattered by the archaeologist's spade. A list of Bible verses which were deemed anachronistic but later shown to be perfectly accurate would run into the many hundreds. (See: Archaeology and Bible-critics)
7. The prophecies of Moses are true; and he was the greatest prophet.
8. The Torah was given to Moses by God.
These two beliefs are the basis of our attitude towards the Torah: it is the center of our lives. Jews are keeping mitzvot (commands), saying blessings, praying, learning Torah and doing acts of kindness and charity all the time. The Torah is the single greatest thing that a Jew has; given to us to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
9. There will be no other Torah.
We Jews have been around for 3800 years. New fads, manifestos, beliefs or lifestyles which rear their heads are met by the Jew with a calm, seasoned eye and the proverbial grain of salt. The Torah doesn't change; and every new thing can be measured against the Torah's standards.
10. God knows the thoughts and deeds of all.
11. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked.
These two beliefs provide a vast incentive towards righteousness and, when needed, repentance.
They also form part of the basis of our belief in the afterlife, since this entire world wouldn't be enough to reward a Moses or punish a Hitler.
God is just (Deuteronomy 32:4); and all outstanding accounts are settled after this life.
12. The Messiah will come.
13. The dead will be resurrected.
Judaism is the only ancient religion which taught optimism; and a large part of that optimism was and is based upon the words of the prophets.

See also:

Can you show that God exists

The afterlife in Judaism

How did the Hebrew Bible affect the Israelites?