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The Torah does not contain any laws, it contains the 'mitzvot' of 'guidelines'. Some examples of mitzvot that can be found reflected in American law are;
- The concept of statutes of limitation for crimes committed
- The concept of individual rights
- The concept of workers' rights
- Rules for fair trials (although the rules for this in the Torah are far more stringent that the laws of any country)
- Laws against murder
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Are their any Roman laws that are used in America?
yes
What is the pointer called that is used when reading the Torah?
The pointer that is used when reading the Torah is called a yad
What objects are used when reading the Torah?
The object that is used when reading from the Torah scroll is a pointer called a `yad`.
What is a yad and how is it used?
A Yad, literally "hand", is a Jewish Torah Pointer and is used to follow the text of the Torah.
When would a Jew use a Torah?
The Torah is the Hebrew Bible. Like the Christian Bible, the Torah can be read and studied at anytime. In synagogues, it is most commonly used during Shabbat morning prayer services in which a section of the Torah is read every week.
How did Judaism and Christianity influence our democratic government?
Jeremiah, 10 commandments, Torah, Bible. All the rules/laws in these books are still followed/used today in our law.
What is the math system of the ancient Israelites?
Math was used in Torah-learning where relevant, and for business. It was never pursued for its own sake. The Hebrew Bible contains instances of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The Talmud also has trigonometry and geometry, but never as separate subjects. They are used in calculating correct application of certain Torah-laws.
Is Torah a book?
It is. The Torah is the Five Books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). It contains the history from Creation through the death of Moses. It also has laws, prophecies, beliefs and more. Sometimes the word "Torah" is used more generally, to mean the Five Books of Moses as well as the Talmud, commentaries, and other traditional Jewish texts.
Is a Torah Jew an Orthodox Jew?
It depends on how the term is meant. "Torah Jews" can mean more than one thing. If the definition is: Those who live the laws of the Torah (which is the way the phrase "Torah Jews" is usually used), then it is understandably common to reserve that description for observant Jews. It is indeed customary today to call observant Jews "Torah Jews"; so the answer to the question is Yes. The word "Orthodox" is seen by many Torah Jews to be an exonym, i.e. a term applied to them by non-Orthodox, whereas they prefer the term "Torah Jews". If the definition is: Who is Jewish according to the Torah, then Torah Jews would include non-observant Jews, because they don't cease being Jewish. All Jews, regardless of levels of observance are "Torah Jews" since their Jewishness is derived from the Torah's mandates.
What is the brief description of Torah of Judaism?
The Torah is the foundational text of Judaism. It consists of the Five Books of Moses, known as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The Torah contains narratives, laws, and ethical teachings that guide the beliefs, rituals, and practices of Jewish people. It is considered both a historical and religious document, serving as the cornerstone of Jewish identity and faith.
How do rabbis interpret Hebrew scriptures?
Today, interpretation is done through precedents. For example, when electricity first came upon the scene, rabbis were called on to determine which Torah-laws were relevant to it. In ancient times, the thirteen rules of exegesis were used to determine what laws the Torah was alluding to in its brevity. These are listed in the siddur (prayerbook).For more information:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-philosophy/principles-of-judaism
What book did Judaism used?
The Torah
