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What is Catholicism and Judaism?

Catholic believe and follow the works of Jesus, but Judaism did not agree of it because they await the messiah to come.Most of their teaching based from the law of Moses. … (MORE)

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Dan Galilee

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I have studied, taught and written extensively on Jewish history.

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How did judaism change?

While the Torah, its commands and the principles and beliefs of Judaism remain unchanged, Judaism has evolved as circumstances have necessitated. Here are just a few examp… (MORE)

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What is a mitzvah in Judaism?

The word 'mitzvah', which is Hebrew, is most commonly translated as 'commandment'. The mitzvot (pl) are found in the Torah and form the basis for how Jews are me… (MORE)

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How and where is Judaism practiced?

One place where Judaism is practiced is in the synagogue where Jews pray to God and read from the Torah and Nevi'im (Prophets). However, Judaism is a way of life and impacts e… (MORE)

Dan Galilee

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I have studied and taught the Talmud and its commentaries at advanced level.

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Why is there Judaism?

The question is worded rather awkwardly and leads to two separate interpretations. I will attempt to answer both. 1) Why did the first people who professed what is now calle… (MORE)

Dan Galilee

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I am a Jewish American Rabbi living in Israel. My main proficiency is in Judaism, including details of Bible, Talmud, Jewish law and outlook.

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How do you convert to Judaism?

Firstly, the entire conversion process is contingent on which sect you wish to join. A potential convert would need to contact a synagogue and speak with the Rabbi of the rele… (MORE)

Dan Galilee

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I am a Jewish American Rabbi living in Israel. My main proficiency is in Judaism, including details of Bible, Talmud, Jewish law and outlook.

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What is the philosophy of Judaism?

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 liv…es 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. 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 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 called into question but later shown to be perfectly accurate would run into the many hundreds. 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. (MORE)

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Law school student at Fordham University. Studied before at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.

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Is Judaism in Christianity?

Answer 1 YES. The Torah, the holy book of Judaism, is actually the first five books of the Old Testament in Christianity: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and De… (MORE)

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What is the sign in Judaism?

The most simple sign is the "Star of David". The Star of David consists of two equilateral triangles superimposed over each other, such that one triangle points with its pea… (MORE)

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Is Messianic Judaism a form of Judaism?

I'm going to give you a complicated answer to what might seem, at first glance, to be a simple question. Movement of Messianic Judaism If, by "Messianic Juda… (MORE)