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∙ 12y agoThere is no symbolic meaning of a Torah, it is the backbone of Judaism and provides the guidelines for how Jews are to live their lives.
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∙ 13y agoThe Torah isn't a symbol. It is the Five Books of Moses and the core of the Tanach (Jewish Bible).
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∙ 13y agoThe Torah represents a tree of life to the Jewish people. It is the backbone of Jewish law and ethics. It is the heritage of the Jews.
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∙ 13y agoinstructions from god
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What does the Torah represent?
God's mitzvoth (commandments) and covenant.
What does the Israeli UTJ political party represent?
United Torah Judaism
What does shabbat represent?
The Creation and the Exodus, as well as the Giving of the Torah and the World to Come.
What does a yad represent?
It represents a human hand ("yad"), and is used to point to the place in the Torah scroll which is being read.
What do the beads represent on a Jewish prayer shawl?
There are no beads on a Tallit or Jewish prayer shawl. There are knots and strings called Tzitzit on each corner that represent the 613 commandments found in the Torah.
What does the 248 body parts represent in the Torah?
The Torah contains 248 mitzvot aseh ("positive commandments"). The Zohar, a mystical commentary on the Torah, indicates that these correspond to the 248 parts of the human body. One cannot perform positive commandments without one's body, and in turn, one sanctifies his physical being through the performance of the Torah's commandments.
What did Judaism represent?
A complete break from the ubiquitous idolatry of the ancient world. Judaism represents belief in One God and in the Torah which He gave.
Why are the Tefillin special to Jewish people?
Because they're commanded in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.6). They represent the binding covenant with God.
What do the tzitzit represent?
(Numbers, end of ch.15): They represent the commandments of the Torah. One of the Hebrew etymologies of the word tzitzit suggests "looking" (lehatzitz) since by seeing the tzitzit you're reminded of the commandments (Numbers, ibid).
Why was the Torah named Torah?
The word Torah means 'Teachings'.
What does Islam present?
Islam represent the way to live your life on earth and it means peace by submitting your will to Allah..!! Like jesus(pbuh) said it is also written in torah and zaboor
Why is the Torah called the Torah?
Torah is the Hebrew word for "Teaching" or "Instruction".Answer:The Torah itself names itself "The Torah" (Deuteronomy 31:24).
