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What do rabbis believe in?
judaism. The Rabbis were and are the transmitters of the Oral Law, which is part of the Torah. It is also known as the Talmud (and commentaries). Rabbis are called upon to teach and explain Torah, and to determine halakhah (Torah law). For a list of the most basic Jewish beliefs, see the attached Related Link.
What did rashi do?
Rashi was a medieval French rabbi and prominent Biblical commentator. He is known for his comprehensive commentary on the Torah, which incorporates explanations of both the plain meaning of the text and interpretations from Jewish tradition. His commentaries remain highly regarded and widely studied in Jewish scholarship.
Why are law and ethics important in Judaism?
In a real sense, the Torah made Judaism what it is, and the Torah is, among other things, the basis of a code of law known as Halacha. A large part of all Jewish literature focuses on this code, and a defining feature of Jewish literature is the exploration of the ethical foundations of this code. This literature has its roots in the Torah itself, and it continues through the writings of prophets such as Amos and Isaiah, and through large parts of the Talmud into modern Jewish writers.
The Mishnah together with commentaries is known as the?
talmud.
Was Rabbi Elija of Vilna smart?
Also known as the Vilna Gaon, Rabbi Eliyahu (Elijah) of Vilna (1720-1797) was one of the greatest minds which the Jewish people have known in recent centuries. He wrote commentaries on the Torah, the Prophets, the Code of Jewish Law, and on part of the Zohar, and published comments and glosses on the Talmud. As early as 11 years old, he could (and did) learn entire tractates of Talmud in a single 8-hour sitting.
What is the most important religious document in Judaism?
The Talmud (known as the Oral Law, which has now been codified) is provides extensive understanding to the Torah (aka 5 books of Moses). Many commentators such as Rashi also give great insight into the Torah as well. Many examples illustrate why Torah without the commentaries of the Talmud and early commentators do not provide the full context when reading the basic text alone. One example is involves the concept of kosher and not mixing Milk and Meat together. The word Milk in Hebrew (Chalav) can also have a different meaning since the spelling is the same as a different word. The Talmud provides this authoritative answer to this question. Another example involves Tefillin. Boys above age 13 wear what is called "Tefillin" during morning prayer. While the text about Tefillin are cited in the Torah, the Talmud is really what expounds on what this prayer vessel looks like, how it is built, the laws surrounding the guidelines for wearing them, etc. In reading the text of the Torah alone, one would never know that a black box on the head and arm of the man which contains specific texts contained by simply reading the Torah alone. I hope this helps provide you a start for answering your question. I suggest a website such as www.Aish.com to provide you further guidance and explanation. Sincerely, Gideon Kreiner
What colour is the Vancouver marmot?
The Vancouver Island Marmot is known for being chocolatey brown.
Who are the Torah people?
The people around whom the Torah focuses are the Jews, also known as Israelites.
Do they know where moses crossed the red sea?
No, the location is no longer known, though our Talmud-sages still knew it (Talmud, Berakhot 54a).
How long did British naval captain George Vancouver stay in what is now known as Vancouver?
1 day
How do Jews welcome their guests at home?
In my experience, guests are usually invited to join families for a Shabbat or festival meal. The mitzva (Torah-precept) to welcome guests is well-known (Genesis ch.18) and is considered a central Jewish trait (see Talmud, Yevamot 79a).
What is the tulmad?
It is called the Talmud. Rabbinic Judaism used it as central text. It was written when they were captives in Babylon. The term "Talmud" normally refers to the Babylonian Talmud, though there is also an earlier collection known as the Jerusalem Talmud or so they say. Most historians don't agree with that.
