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Following the Torah, both the Oral and the Written Law. These consist of the Old Testament (the Chumash) as well as the rest of the books of the Written Law (referred to as Tanach, an acronym for the 3 main sections of the Written Law). The Oral Law is comprised of all the valid Orthodox writings in the centuries since Moses, such as the Mishna, the Talmud Bavli, Talmud Yerushalmi, and the writings of the Rishonim and Acharonim.
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Do Orthodox Jews answer their phones on Shabbat?
No, Orthodox Jews do not use phones during Shabbat except for major emergencies such as someone's life being at risk.
What are the Prohibitions Responsibilities and benefits of Shabbat in the life of the believer with reference to Orthodox and Conservative Judaism?
Conservative Jews are less strict than Orthodox Jews. Not all Conservative Jews keep Shabbat.
Do non-orthodox Jews observe the kosher diet?
Some do, some do not. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah, not the other way around.Non-Orthodox groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:Modern challenges for observant Jews
Can Orthodox Jews live normal lives like normal people?
Many of them suffer the same uncertainty and concern regarding your life.
What is the name assigned to the rabbis and scribes who favored viewing the Torah as a living tradition that needed to relate to contemporary life?
Orthodox Jews.
What is the difference between Messianic Jews and Orthodox Jews?
Messianic Jews are some things in common with Orthodox Judaism. But since we are talking about differences. One of the differences is that Orthodox Jews are of Jewish heritage while Messianic Jews aren't just of Jewish heritage and allow non-jews to come into judaism.
What has the author Uri Zohar written?
Uri Zohar has written: '\\' -- subject(s): Biography, Jews, Jewish way of life, Return to Orthodox Judaism
What happens if you don't celebrate Passover?
Orthodox Jews follow Jewish Law, so the punishment given for those Jews that eat Chametz (leavened bread) on Passover is Kaarais. Although there are numerous explanations of what that means, it is very bad, regardless of how you understand it. The simple understanding is that persons soul will be cut off. What that means is not simple - however.For non-Orthodox Jews, the punishment is that by cutting yourself off from the Jewish people, denying your heritage, you deny yourself of a rich and rewarding experience that enhances your life. Many non-Orthodox Jews also accept the idea of making yourself holy, and missing out on Jewish occasions is a missed opportunity to be holy.
What is the difference between an reform Jew and an orthodox Jew?
Orthodox Jews observe a greater portion of the Torah's laws and traditions; they seek to preserve as much Jewish heritage as possible.Reform Jews tend to rely on traditional laws less and allow more modern influences.Conservative Jews try to strike a balance between tradition and modernity.Answer:Orthodox Jews are more traditional and believe in the ancient Torah.Reform Jews are more secular and change the words of the Torah to fit their secular lifestyles.Answer:Orthodox Judaism adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics in the Torah and the Talmudic texts ("Oral Torah"). Orthodox Judaism consists of two different streams, the Modern Orthodox and the Ultra Orthodox, among whom are a wide spectrum of beliefs.Reform Judaism maintains that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernized and/or made compatible, including participation in the cultures around them, with many branches interpreting the Torah as a set of general guidelines rather than as a list of commands whose literal observance is required of all Jews.It's interesting to note that the Modern Orthodox also seek a certain degree of synthesis between Jewish values and law and the modern secular world.
How do Orthodox Jews kosher fish?
There is no issue with fishing in Judaism as fish are considered a lesser life form. As such, so long as the fish is a kosher species and is killed in a fast and humane manner, it is kosher.
What is a list of the various Jewish sects?
Answer 1Orthodox JudaismModern Orthodox JudaismChasidic Orthodox JudaismHaredi Orthodox JudaismConservative JudaismTraditional JudaismReform JudaismReconstructionist JudaismSecular Humanistic Judaism JewishRenewal Alternative JudaismKaraite JudaismSamaritainsIt is important to note that not all of the sects listed above would consider the remainder of the sects listed to be necessarily Jewish in the same way that some Christians consider Mormons to be Christian and others do not.Answer 2Sect is a pretty strong word. A number of Jews prefer the term "affiliation" because every affiliation of Judaism is interconnected to every other affiliation.The main affiliations in the United States and Canada are:ReformReconstructionist/RenewalConservativeOrthodoxModern OrthodoxLubavitch Orthodox
What sect of Judaism is most extreme?
Orthodox Jews are most extreme in adhering to Jewish tradition, while such groups as Humanistic Jews, Reform Jews and Reconstructionist Jews are most extreme in non-observance of (some or many) Jewish traditions.
