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A list of the most basic beliefs of Judaism, as codified by Maimonides, will form the basis of our answer:
1. God exists, and is the Creator.
This tells us that the world is not purposeless or chaotic. Life is the result of a deliberate, purposeful, intelligent and kind Creator; not a melancholy chaos or a string of fortuitous accidents.
2. God is One and unique.
This is the basis of all Western monotheistic belief, which was given to the world by Abraham and his descendants. This belief places God at the center of reality and the center of our world-outlook and thoughts.
3. God is not physical.
This includes the corollary that no person should be worshiped as God or as a god. Judaism has no god-kings, no demigods, no angel who flouts God's will, and no sports-idols, movie-idols etc.
4. God is eternal.
This includes the belief that God's ways are also eternal. God is not capricious, forgetful or fickle. Investing in a relationship with God is the only thing that will bear eternal benefits.
5. Prayer is to be directed only to God.
This teaches us that no person, government or institution is to be accorded blind trust. We pray directly to God, three times a day; and we recount our shortcomings, ask for our needs, and acknowledge our successes with happy thanks.
6. The words of the prophets are true.
The prophecies of the Hebrew Bible have been coming true throughout history. Even secular archaeologists (the unbiased ones) have stated that the Hebrew Bible is the most accurate of historical records, as the disdainful theories of Wellhausen and Bible-critics of his ilk have been shattered by the archaeologist's spade. A list of Bible verses which were called into question but later shown to be perfectly accurate would run into the many hundreds.
7. The prophecies of Moses are true; and he was the greatest prophet.
8. The Torah was given to Moses by God.
These two beliefs are the basis of our attitude towards the Torah: it is the center of our lives. Jews are keeping mitzvot (commands), saying blessings, praying, learning Torah and doing acts of kindness and charity all the time. The Torah is the single greatest thing that a Jew has; given to us to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
9. There will be no other Torah.
We Jews have been around for 3800 years. New fads, manifestos, beliefs or lifestyles which rear their heads are met by the Jew with a calm, seasoned eye and the proverbial grain of salt. The Torah doesn't change; and every new thing can be measured against its commands and standards to see whether or not it's benign.
10. God knows the thoughts and deeds of all.
11. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked.
These two beliefs provide a vast incentive towards righteousness and, when needed, repentance.
They also form part of the basis of our belief in the afterlife, since this entire world wouldn't be enough to reward a Moses or punish a Hitler.
God is just (Deuteronomy 32:4); and all outstanding accounts are settled after this life.
12. The Messiah will come.
13. The dead will be resurrected.
Judaism is the only ancient religion which taught optimism; and a large part of that optimism was and is based upon the words of the prophets.
What else can I help you with?
Are Jews considered to be God's chosen people according to religious beliefs?
Yes, according to religious beliefs in Judaism, Jews are considered to be God's chosen people.
Does Judaism follow the Ten Commandments as a fundamental part of its religious beliefs and practices?
Yes, Judaism considers the Ten Commandments to be a fundamental part of its religious beliefs and practices. These commandments are seen as a central guide for moral and ethical behavior for followers of the faith.
Do Jews follow the Ten Commandments as a central part of their religious beliefs and practices?
Yes, Jews consider the Ten Commandments to be a central part of their religious beliefs and practices, as they are foundational principles in Judaism that guide moral and ethical behavior.
Were the religious beliefs of republic era Romans were greatly influenced by the beliefs of Jews?
No. But there was a good number of individual Romans who converted to Judaism.
In Colonial North Carolina what were the fundamental ideas of widely held religious beliefs?
they had a massacre and everyone died XD
What are the religious beliefs of Jewish Americans?
The same as Jews everywhere else. See the attached Related Link.
What are Arabs' religious beliefs?
The majority are Muslims followed by Christians followed by Jews.
Are the Jews still waiting for the messiah?
Yes; it's one of the fundamental Jewish beliefs; and to date, no one has met the relevant criteria.
Do Jews believe you pray directly to God?
Yes. Praying directly to God, with no intermediary, is one of the fundamental Jewish beliefs and practices.
Did communist Russia oppress Jews?
Communist Russia oppressed Jews and any other religious beliefs they considered a threat to communism. That meant all religions.
Did the Romans allow Jews to continue to practice their religious beliefs?
There some periods of cruel Roman repression of Torah-observance (such as the decrees of Hadrian). At other times, the Romans allowed the Jews to practice their religious beliefs as long as they paid their taxes and didn't cause civil unrest in the cities where they lived.
Why did the Nazis treat the jews the way they did in the Holocaust?
To make no jews in the world, and hitler hated them because they were smart and brave, etc.
