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yes. There are 613 laws of The Bible, and Jews are commanded to observe them. Read the book of Leviticus in the Bible because that's where most of them are. About 75% of them are not fulfillable because the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 CE. Of the remaining 25%, certain of them pertain only to men and other pertain only to women.
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∙ 8y agoYes, all the laws of the Torah.
The laws themselves have various reasons. Some (such as the Passover) serve to reenact or remember events of our history.
Some (such as saying the Shema-prayer) serve to reiterate our belief in God.
Some of the laws (such as those of ritual purity and kosher food) serve to sanctify us.
Some (such as the laws of torts) serve to maintain an orderly society.
Some (such as the law against breaking a vow) serve to prevent bad character traits.
Some (such as the command to offer help) serve to engender good character traits.
And all of the commands serve to subjugate us to God's will (especially those commands for which no explanation is easily apparent).
Some examples of the commands:
Putting on Tefillin (a.k.a. phylacteries) in the morning
The sukkah-booth during Sukkot
Avoiding leavened products in Passover
Not eating on Yom Kippur
Not working on the Shabbat
Paying workers on time
Marital rights for one's wife
Counting the days of the Omer
Returning lost objects when feasible
Wearing the tzitzith-garment
Learning Torah
Marrying and having children
Educating one's children in Judaism
Giving tzedakah (charity)
Honoring one's parents
And many more.
Note that the Torah "as is" isn't exactly what Judaism observes. Rather, It's the Torah together with the details provided in the Talmud, which is the Oral Law that was handed down together with the laws of Moses. Otherwise, the verses of the Torah often lack enough detail to be fulfilled as is.
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What is the name of the Jewish writings that contain the history of the Israelites and the basic laws of their religion?
The Jewish writings that contain the history of the Israelites and the basic laws of their religion are called the Torah. It is the first part of the Hebrew Bible and is considered the most sacred text in Judaism. The Torah consists of the five books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
What happens to people who don't follow rules and laws?
youll pay the consequences from the laws and rules just like when you sin god will give discipline
What were the laws of Plymouth?
The rules were written in the Mayflower Compact.
What rules impact a business' Accounting Information System?
The CPA rules, the tax laws, and the rules set by company management and Board of Directors.
What happens in the US capitol building?
Rules and Laws are discussed
Which prophet revealed the basic laws of faith in judaism?
No prophet revealed the basic laws of faith in judaism. Jewish tradition holds that G-d revealed the basic laws directly to the people at Mt. Sinai, in Egypt.
Was Torah a part of judaism?
Yes, the Torah is the basic text of Judaism, containing its beliefs and laws.
What set of laws was greatly important to judaism?
Was and still is. The answer is: The laws of the Torah, which contains the several hundred basic commands of Judaism.See also:More about the Torah's laws
What were the basic teachings of Judaism concerning the law and mortality?
Judaism has a lot of laws, but actually concerning the law, Judaism really only has two rules: study it and obey it. (Studying means both learning pre-existent laws and trying to further understand and interpret.) As for mortality. Judaism holds that mortality is part of the human condition since Adam's departure from the Garden. Judaism implores people to accept their mortality, but to consistently push to extend life and improve life in this world. Judaism also teaches that when the Messiah comes, eternal life will be granted to the righteous.
Are there any laws or rules in Judaism. If so what are they?
There are 613 mitzvot (guidelines) in Judaism, all of which appear in the Torah (known by Christians as the Pentateuch). Judaism also has a fully developed set of laws, similar to those of any country, these laws are called 'halacha' and can be found in the Talmud. For a complete list of these commandments, please check the related link or Google: 613 mitzvot.
What rules of Judaism do girls have to follow once they're 12?
Before the age of 12, Jewish girls observe the laws of Judaism as part of their preparation for adulthood. Once they reach 12 years old, the Torah obligates them to keep its laws, which include Shabbat-observance, eating only kosher foods, modesty, and many other laws.
How is Judaism different?
It depends entirely on what you are comparing Judaism to. If you are comparing modern forms of Judaism to ancient forms of Judaism, there are several differences. Judaism has had to adapt to not having the Great Temple in Jerusalem and to being mostly in countries where Judaism was not the majority religion. As a result, a number of rules specifically dealing with the Great Temple are no longer followed. Additionally, the Rabbis wanted to protect the observance of the Torah Laws by creating additional, more restrictive laws to prevent unintentional breaking of the Torah Laws. Finally, there was also the recent development of Liberal Judaism, which represents a fundamental shift in Jewish observance and belief. Using modern, and non-Jewish ideas to influence the way in which Judaism should develop.
What are some basic israeli laws?
Israel is a democracy, therefor her rules are democratic laws.Before israel born the British law controled, after israel born she used the British laws as a basic to the law system.Until today some of the British laws still used in Israel .
Which religious leader both interprets and teaches the laws of Judaism?
A Rabbi or a Cantor (or anyone for that matter) can interpret and teach the laws of Judaism.
How useful is a constitution as a guide to political practice?
It is not a guide at all. It is the basic set of rules and Laws that tell how the Government may continue to create laws and enforce them. It is not a guide!!
How useful a constitution is as a guide to political practice?
It is not a guide at all. It is the basic set of rules and Laws that tell how the Government may continue to create laws and enforce them. It is not a guide!!
How or why did judaism evolve?
Judaism has had to adapt to not having the Great Temple in Jerusalem and to being mostly in countries where Judaism was not the majority religion. As a result, a number of rules specifically dealing with the Great Temple are no longer followed. Additionally, the Rabbis wanted to protect the observance of the Torah Laws by creating additional, more restrictive laws to prevent unintentional breaking of the Torah Laws. Finally, there was also the recent development of Liberal Judaism, which represents a fundamental shift in Jewish observance and belief. Using modern, and non-Jewish ideas to influence the way in which Judaism should develop.
