In which ways does the Jewish religion influence everyday life of the people?

Answer 1

The typical religious Jew tends to be a white-collar worker who, in addition to a regular job, attends synagogue services morning and evening each day. Daily life in the home is replete with mitzvah-observances. Blessings are said over all foods and drinks; Torah-festivals and Sabbath are observed in the home, and the children are taught portions from the Torah on a daily or weekly basis.

Answer 2

Judaism influences its followers in a direct manner. The followers strive to lead a life that is acceptable to the Jewish values and beliefs.

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Here are some examples:

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. This belief provides impetus for righteousness and repentance.
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.

Answer 3

The typical religious Jew tends to be a white-collar worker who, in addition to a regular job, attends synagogue services morning and evening each day. Daily life in the home is replete with mitzvah-observances. Blessings are said over all foods and drinks; Torah-festivals and Sabbath are observed in the home, and the children are taught portions from the Torah on a daily or weekly basis.

Answer 4

It affects our schedule through the daily prayers, blessings and Torah-study. It affects our purchases through the need to buy kosher food and modest clothing. It affects our behavior by telling us to avoid immoral and immodest situations. It affects our attitudes by informing us that this world is a purposeful creation and that God is close by. It affects our family life by stressing the need to marry, to have children, and to educate them properly.

These are just a few examples.

Answer 5

The typical religious Jew tends to be a white-collar worker who, in addition to a regular job, attends synagogue services morning and evening each day. Daily life in the home is replete with mitzvah-observances. Blessings are said over all foods and drinks; Torah-festivals and Sabbath are observed in the home, and the children are taught portions from the Torah on a daily or weekly basis.

Answer 6

It affects our schedule through the daily prayers, blessings and Torah-study. It affects our purchases through the need to buy kosher food and modest clothing. It affects our behavior by telling us to avoid anger, violence, and immoral or immodest situations. It affects our attitudes by informing us that this world is a purposeful creation and that God is close by. It affects our family life by stressing the need to marry, to have children, and to educate them properly.
These are just a few examples. See also the Related links.

Link: What are some challenges faced by observant Jews?

Link: What are some benefits of being Jewish?

Link: How did the Hebrew Bible affect the Israelites?

Answer 7

Judaism is a complete way of life, every day. It has details, customs and/or laws about everything we do, since the Torah's goal is to make everything in accord with God's will.

We pray every day, we say blessings before and after eating, we eat kosher, we don't do work on Sabbath, etc., etc. The Torah is chock full of mitzvos and observances, and some of them are applicable at any given time.

Answer 8

It affects our schedule through the daily prayers, blessings and Torah-study. It affects our purchases through the need to buy kosher food and modest clothing. It affects our behavior by telling us to avoid immoral and immodest situations. It affects our attitudes by informing us that this world is a purposeful creation and that God is close by. It affects our family life by stressing the need to marry, to have children, and to educate them properly.

These are just a few examples. See also the attached Link.

Answer 9

It affects our schedule through the daily prayers, blessings and Torah-study. It affects our purchases through the need to buy kosher food and modest clothing. It affects our behavior by telling us to avoid anger, violence, and immoral or immodest situations. It affects our attitudes by informing us that this world is a purposeful creation and that God is close by. It affects our family life by stressing the need to marry, to have children, and to educate them properly.
These are just a few examples.See also the Related links.

Link: What are some challenges faced by observant Jews?

Link: What are some benefits of being Jewish?

Link: How did the Hebrew Bible affect the Israelites?