Why is a Torah special to Jewish people?

Answer 1

The Torah is special because it is the holy book of Jewish people and it has stories of the Jews in it.

Answer 2

Our tradition is that the Torah was given by God (Exodus 24:12) and is the basis of Judaism, providing knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more.

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 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 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:

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 the Shabbat

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 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.

Answer 3

Jewish people believe that the Torah is the most important book to them because it is the holy book of Jewish people and it is thought to contain the word of God. Another reason why it is so important is that it contains rules and life-skills on just about everything. Some other examples of the things that the Torah contains are the narrative of the world's creation, beautiful writings, poetry, Jewish history, and environmental care and food laws. In addition I think that it is important to them because it is about their religion, about their life laws and their God, and the most important reason is so that they can read the prayers in the Torah and pray and worship God.

Some other reasons why it is more important than other Jewish books:

• It contains the 613 commandments from God, which lead Jewish lives.
• It is a way of learning and educating Jewish children and guiding them to the right path in life.
• It is the preservation of ancient Jewish past.
• It contains good guidelines for a safe and honest life.

Answer 2

The Torah - is the Jewish equivalent of the Christian bible.

• Jewish answer

The Torah is the backbone of Judaism and contains the basic Jewish history, laws ans beliefs.

Answer 3

The Torah (which can be translated as the Teachings of God) is the founding scripture of Judaism. While it often refers to the first five books, the so-called "Five Books of Moses," it can also refer to the ethical teachings and precepts contained in the entire Hebrew Bible. The Torah contains the stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs who created what became the Jewish religion-- people like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Sarah, Rebecca, and so many others. The Torah gave us the Ten Commandments (more accurately translated as the Ten True Statements), and numerous other famous passages; it also established such Jewish holidays as Passover, to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt, Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). To this day, the Torah is studied by Jews all over the world.

Answer 4

Our tradition is that the Torah was given by God (Exodus 24:12) and is the basis of Judaism, providing knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more.
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.

See also the Related Links.

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Link: What are the key teachings of Judaism?

Link: What is the history of the Hebrew Bible?

Answer 5

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.

The Torah's 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).

• Link: Some examples of the commands
  

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.

See also:

Link: What are some facts about Torah-scrolls?

Link: What are the key teachings of Judaism?

Link: What is the history of the Hebrew Bible?

Answer 6

Because the Torah states that it is the word of God (Exodus 24:12) and the vessel of the covenant with Him (Exodus 24:27)..

Answer 7

Because God gave it (Exodus 24:12).

Answer 8

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