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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 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).
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What does moses do that makes him still very important to Jews today?
He was the one chosen by God to lead his people out of Egypt and give them God's Torah.
Is Torah still the sacred text in Judaism today?
Yes.
What did moses give to hebrews that are still used in the religion today?
God's Torah.
When did the Jewish food laws start and why are they still ongoing today?
The Jewish food laws started 3300 years ago, when the Torah was given. They are still ongoing today because the Torah is for all generations. See also:The Jewish food-laws
What are the Orthodox Judaism beliefs?
That everything in the oral and written Torah is true and still applicable today.
The What served as the source of law for ancient hebrews and still is reflected in our laws today?
the Torah (תורה)
How are the principles of government still important today?
Their laws are still used today.
What are some Jewish ideas that you still use today?
Belief in God. The Torah and its attitudes, beliefs and commands.
What set of laws was greatly important to judaism?
Was and still is. The answer is: The laws of the Torah, which contains the several hundred basic commands of Judaism.See also:More about the Torah's laws
Why did Sundiatas memory still cherished today?
it is still cherished today because he was very important.
How is dr kings work still important today?
his work is still important today because he ended segregation. he got blacks and whites together
Why is the radio's of the 1920 still important today?
The radio is important today because we still use it to contact people in the world other than cell phones.
