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Not many people are aware that there are two Talmuds: the Babylonian Talmud and the Jerusalem Talmud. When we speak of and quote the Talmud, we almost always are referring to the Babylonian Talmud, which is simply called "The Talmud."
The Jerusalem Talmud is a separate work, which includes teachings of the Torah-sages of the land of Israel (Palestine) of the 3rd to 5th centuries CE. Its significance is that: 1) It includes many Torah-sayings that are not repeated in the "regular" Talmud, which are valuable in their own right; and 2) Whenever the Jerusalem Talmud states a decision or clarification in Torah-law that is not contradicted by the Babylonian Talmud, its decision is part of Jewish law.
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What are the names for the 2 commentaries of Jewish scriptures?
1. Babylonian Talmud 2. Jerusalem Talmud
How many different versions of the Talmud are there?
Two: The Babylonian and the Jerusalem.
Which religions have significant connections to Jerusalem?
Judaism, Islam and Christianity have significant connections to Jerusalem.
Are synagogues built towards Jerusalem?
Yes (Talmud, Berakhot 30a).
Which of the two authorized talmuds is considered the dominant version in Jewish theology and law?
The Babylonian Talmud. (The Jerusalem Talmud is mainly concerned with agriculture).
Which direction do Jews pray?
No. We always face Jerusalem (1 Kings ch.8; and Talmud, Berakhot 30a). In lands to the west of Jerusalem, such as America, we face east. Elsewhere, we face whatever direction Jerusalem is in (I, for example, face south, since the Galilee where I live is north of Jerusalem).
Did the Talmud exist during the time of Jesus?
A:No. The Talmud belongs to Rabbinic Judaism, and comes from the centuries following the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. Two different Talmuds were produced, the Babylonian Talmud and the Jerusalem or Palestinian Talmud, with the Babylonian Talmud eventually becoming dominant.
Is there more than one Talmud?
Yes, there are 2: 1. Babylonian Talmud (started in the beginning of the 3rd century C.E. and completed 6th century C.E.) 2. Jerusalem Talmud (completed 350 C.E.) -- There is the "Talmud Bavli" (Babylonian Talmud), mostly in Aramaic, compiled of debates and deliberations that took place during the Babylonian exile. The Talmud Bavli is the definitive text. -- And there is the "Talmud Yerushalmi" (Jerusalem Talmud), mostly in Hebrew, compiled of debates and deliberations that took place among the scholars who remained in Israel during the Babylonian exile. Please see the related link for additional information.
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.
Where was prophet Isaiah born?
Isaiah was born in Jerusalem.
Why is jerusalem considered a holy land?
Jerusalem is a city in Israel. It is considered the Holy Land because it is the sight of significant Biblical events. The Temple Mount is located in Jerusalem.
What significant place do Jews go to Jerusalem to see?
Jerusalem is filled with significant places, but the Western Wall stands out as a particularly important landmark, because it is the remnant of the outer wall of the ancient Jewish Temple.
