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We don't believe in the existence of either heaven or hell. Judaism barely spends any time discussing what may or may not happen when we die, in fact, there's barely any mention of this subject in the Tanach (Jewish Bible) at all.
There are some loose theories of what might happen though:
* When we die, our souls are cleansed of any wrongdoings. This is done by our accounting of every action done in life. It's believed that this process takes no longer than 12 months but most people don't do enough bad in life to warrant it taking a full 12 months.
* Our souls return to HaShem to wait for the world to come.
* Our souls may be reincarnated into different people so that we have additional chances to work to become closer to HaShem.
* Those souls that choose to be truly evil in life, cannot survive the process of cleansing and cease to exist.
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What are the gods that Israelis believe in?
Jews believe in the one God, creator of heaven and earth.
What do followers of Judaism believe about the role of gods?
Jews accept only one God, the creator of heaven and earth.
Is there a way to heaven outside of seeking Jesus Christ?
A:Yes. Just as Christians believe they go to heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, Jews believe they go to heaven through good works, Muslims believe they go to heaven though submission to Allah and even Zoroastrians believe they go to heaven through Ahura Mazda. Some eastern religions believe in a series of rebirths until you achieve perfect righteousness and knowledge, after which you leave the cycle of rebirths and ascend to heaven. There is no evidence that one religion is more true than another, and each has its way to heaven.
Why do Jews worship the god who created the earth and the heaven?
AnswerPeople of all religions have always worshipped the god they believe to have created the earth, as the act of creation is seen as evidence of the power and majesty of that god. And so, the Jews worship the God who, in their religion, created the earth and heaven.
Do Christians believe in after death reincarnation or in heaven?
Christians do not believe in reincarnation. Christians believe in Heaven.
Do Sikhs believe in heaven and hell?
No they don't believe in hell or heaven! They believe in reincarnation! That you may born as animal or insects
Do judaism belief in paradise?
The Jews believe that Paradise once existed: the garden of Eden. And some Jews believe that Paradise can be restored (especially the mystic sects), but in general, Jews do not believe in the Christian idea of Paradise (ie heaven) another answer: Paradise still exists today in the sense that there is spiritual reward for the souls of those who die and deserve reward.
Do Jews believe in a world to come?
Yes, Judaism teaches of Olam Ha'ba, the world to come. This will be the time after hamoshiach has arrived and the world has come closer to being like gan eden. Please see the related link for an explanation.
Did the Jews homosexuals and others that Hitler killed go to heaven or hell?
Whether or not ANYONE goes to heaven or hell depends on personal religious belief. The Jewish religion doesn't even believe in eternal hell.
Does judaism believe in hevaen?
Some Jews believe, some do not. The Old Testament (Torah) does not specifically teach that there is an after-life, but in general their beliefs have little in common with the Christian idea of Heaven, so in short, no.
Are people who believe in god, Christian or Catholic?
Jews and Muslims generally believe that Jews, Muslims and Christians all believe in substantially the same God, the creator of Heaven and Earth and the judge of all mankind. Among Christians, it seems that it is sometimes popular to claim that non-Christians, and sometimes the wrong kinds of Christians don't believe in God.
What do Jewish call heaven?
Jews don't believe in heaven or hell. They only believe in Sheol, a dumping ground for all dead people, good and bad. It was Jesus who introduced the concept of heaven and hell to the world. Many people use the term heaven and hell, but, it is really a Christian idea, not a Jewish one. Jesus was a reform Jew, but, the Jews in general have rejected Jesus and his teachings.
