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What is the difference between assimilated and orthodox Jews?
Orthodox Jews abide by the commands of the Torah and the Oral Torah (Talmud).
What is the significances of the Torah?
It is God's covenant and its mitzvoth (commands) are binding upon Jews.
Why do jews have kosher food?
Because God commands it (Deuteronomy ch.14).
Why do strict Jews separate foods?
the Torah commands us to separate meat and dairy foods.
Why the Jews live a kosher life?
In order to observe the Torah-commands in Deuteronomy ch.14.
Why do Jews have lots of children?
Because the Torah commands it (Genesis ch.1 and ch.9).
What does it mean to be committed to judaism?
It means to be serious about it. For Orthodox Jews, it means to keep the Torah's commands.
Do Jews take care of orphans?
Yes, the Torah commands us to.See also:Jewish social laws
What do you call the set of instructions from God for the Jews to live by?
the 10 commandmentsAnswer:The Torah, with all its 613 commands.
What do Jews living in Western society see as a guide to how people should live?
For the Jews themselves:The Torah and its classical commentaries has always been the Jewish guide.For non-Jews:1) The large majority of the Torah's commands such as ritual purity, Shabbat and keeping kosher, are obligatory only for Jews.2) Non-Jews are expected to learn from the Torah's moral imperatives such as mutual respect (etc.), and worldwide traditions such as human dignity (etc).
What is the difference between an orthodox and a hasidic Jew?
"Progressive" implies change. Orthodox Jews are those who believe in God and the Torah, and keep the commands of the Torah (Sabbath, Kashruth, etc.).
Why is the holy book important to Jews?
The Torah commands Jews to study it (Deuteronomy ch.6). It reminds one of its history, events and laws; and it strengthens morals and provides attitudes, inspiration, reverence and hope.
