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Different Jews will give different answers. Here are some:
- Belief in One God
- Loving others as you love yourself
- Tikkun Olam (making the world a better place)
- Turning the mundane in to the holy
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe philosophy of Judaism is that this world is a purposeful creation by God, in which people are tested concerning their use of free-will. We possess a soul which lives on after the body dies and is held responsible for the person's actions.
Here are some of the most basic beliefs of Judaism, as codified by Maimonides:
1. God exists, and is the Creator
2. God is One and unique
3. God is not physical
4. God is eternal
5. Prayer is to be directed only to God
6. The words of the prophets are true
7. The prophecies of Moses are true; he was the greatest prophet
8. The Torah was given to Moses
9. There will be no other Torah
10. God knows the thoughts and deeds of all
11. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked
12. The Messiah will come
13. The dead will be resurrected
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe major belief of Judaism is this: what is hateful to you, do not do to another. The rest is details. Now go study.
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What are the four anchors for the Jewish religion?
Belief in One God Belief in the Torah which God gave Jewish community The Holy Land and the Holy Temple
What is Greeces major religion?
Jewish and catholic
What are three teachings of the Jewish religion?
Belief in One God Belief in the Torah Awareness that humans possess an eternal soul
Is Judaism considered the chosen religion?
No. But the Jewish people are considered the chosen people, though not all Jewish denominations share this belief.
What religion was practiced by the Jews of Judea?
Judaism ... the religion of the Jewish People ... is comprisedof a single religion, known as "Judaism".Judaism ... the religion of the Jewish People ... is comprisedof a single religion, known as "Judaism".
If a dad is Jewish and the mother is Christian what are their children's religion?
Under Orthodox and Conservative belief, the child is a Christian. Under Reform belief, the child may be considered a Jew if and only if that child is raised Jewish.
Which major religion doesn't eat beef?
Hindu and Jewish
Is Adam Lambert a freemason?
Adam is ethnically Jewish because his mother is Jewish. He is not religiously Jewish. He has said that he is not 'religious' (belief in a particular religion) but considers himself spiritual and believes in God and the Universe.
What is the importance of a belief in one God in Judaism?
The belief in a single Deity is central to Judaism - and is one of the 13 principles of the Jewish Faith. Judaism believes that there is only One G-d and that He has no parts to him; He is indivisible. He has no partners and nobody is in charge of the universe besides for Him.
What are the 6 major belief systems?
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Budddhist, Hindu and Bahai.
What was the major religion and religious belief in new Netherlands New York?
Islamic
What is the Religion of Jeff lynne?
He subscribes to the belief that God became a human being in the person of Jesus of Nazareth
