Torah (תורה) means "instruction"
In formal writing, it also means theory, -ology, or -otomy as in:
Torat hanefesh (תורת הנפש) = psychology, mind theory
Torat haguf (תורת הגוף) = anatomy, body theory
Our tradition is that the Torah is from God (Exodus 24:12), given to us to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
The Torah is a source of national pride for us (see Deuteronomy 4:6-8).
It increases our reverence towards God; crystallizes, strengthens and codifies our beliefs; insures our awareness and knowledge of our history; and provides powerful impetus to be ethical.
It makes us stand in awe of God, while also providing optimism and comfort through the prophecies of redemption. It inspires us to strive for holiness and informs us how to pray and to approach God's presence.
It gives us a great deal of general information, guidance and advice.
And it sets detailed laws, practices and traditions for us.
The laws themselves have various reasons. Some (such as the Passover) serve to reenact or commemorate 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).A few of the commands are:
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 Saturday (Sabbath)
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 Mosaic law "as is" isn't exactly what Judaism observes. Rather, It's the Mosaic law together with the details provided in the Talmud, which is the Oral Law that was handed down together with the laws of Moses (the Torah). Otherwise, the verses of the Torah are often too brief (lacking detail) to be fulfilled as is.
Torah scroll: contains parchment with the Torah handwritten on it by a scribe.
Printed Torah: the same contents as above, printed on paper.
What is the Torah: the five books of Moses; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
A Torah is a printed copy, or a parchment scroll, of the text of the Torah in Hebrew.
Our tradition is that the Torah was given by God (Exodus 24:12), to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
The Torah is a source of national pride for us (see Deuteronomy 4:6-8).
It increases our reverence towards God; crystallizes, strengthens and codifies our beliefs; ensures our awareness and knowledge of our history; and provides powerful impetus to be ethical.
It makes us stand in awe of God, while also providing optimism and comfort through the prophecies of redemption. It inspires us to strive for holiness and informs us how to pray and to approach God's presence.
It gives us a great deal of general information, guidance and advice.
And it sets detailed laws, practices and traditions for us.
The laws 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 and just 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:
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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The Bible and a Torah are two different books. The Bible has the New Testment which will not be found in the Torah. The Torah is not mentioned in the Bible because it dates much later when it was written by Moses. Jesus wasn't even born yet when the Torah was written in 1280 BCE.
The Torah, sometimes called The Five Books of Moses in English, is the backbone of Judaism.
It means 'instruction'.
Answer 2
The word 'Torah' means 'teaching'.
The term "Torah" refers to Judaism's founding legal and ethical religious texts. The word "Torah" itself means "learning" or "instruction," and sometimes "Law."
Teaching; law. Referring to the Five Books of Moses, or (in its broad meaning) to the full scope of Jewish religious books, especially the classic texts.
The Torah contains 5845 verses, including a recounting of the Creation and the Flood, how the Israelites came to be, and hundreds of laws and moral instructions.
The word Torah means 'Teachings'.
Torah is the Hebrew word for "Teaching" or "Instruction".Answer:The Torah itself names itself "The Torah" (Deuteronomy 31:24).
a male torah reader = koreh torah (קורא תורה) a female torah reader = koreht torah (קוראת תורה) (You can also say ba'al torah for men and ba'alat torah for women)
A D'var Torah is an expounding of a Torah idea or thought.
A Torah scroll, a Tanakh, a book with the Torah in it...! There are countless possibilities!
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The Torah has 5845 pesukim (verses). See also:More about the Torah
Magnum P-I- - 1980 Torah Torah Torah 5-21 was released on: USA: 28 March 1985 Germany: 14 April 1991
1. It is commanded in the Torah just like Shabbat 2. It shows love for the Torah
The Torah is read.
The Torah itself is the Law.
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