Because that is what the Torah calls itself (Deuteronomy 31:24). "Torah" means teaching; instruction.
The Torah is the core of the Hebrew Bible.
The Torah (תורה)
Torah
The first five books in the Tanach are Bereishit, Sh'mot, Vayikra, Bamidbar, and Devarim. These are the five books of Moses, the Torah. The Torah forms the basis of Judaism as it provides the core guidelines for how Jews are meant to live.
The Torah, which means Teachings, forms the core of the Jewish Bible, the Tanach. It consists of 5 books: Bereishit (Genesis), Shemot (Exodus), Vayikra (Leviticus), Bamidbar (Numbers), Devarim (Deuteronomy). The Tanach is made up of the Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings). The Christian Old Testament was based on the Tanach, however, it was altered to support the teachings of Christianity. Judaism teaches that the Torah was given to Moses by HaShem (The Creator). The Torah provides the guidelines to Jews in regard to how we can live righteously. The Torah is written in Hebrew.
The Torah doesn't actually contain laws, it contains 'mitzvot'. The closest English translation of 'mitzvah' is 'guideline'. These mitzvot form the core guidelines for how Jews are supposed to live. Jewish law is called 'halacha' and is found in the Talmud, which is not a part of the Tanach (Jewish Bible).
The Torah is the 5 books of Moshe and is the holiest text in Judaism.
The word "core" is not in the King James Version of the Bible. The name "Core" is in the King James Version of the Bible 1 time. It is in 1 verse.
The Torah isn't a symbolic item. It it is the backbone of Judaism, providing the core guidelines for how Jews are supposed to live.
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The Koran is the religious text of Islam. The Torah is the core religious text of Judaism. Neither are places.
The Torah is important to all Jews as it is the foundation of Judaism and contains the core guidelines that teach us how to live righteously.