The term Torah (Hebrew: תּוֹרָה, "Instruction"), also known as the Pentateuch, refers to the Five Books of Moses - which is Judaism's founding legal and ethical religious text. A Torah scroll is a copy of the Torah written on parchment in a formal, traditional manner by a specially trained scribe under strict requirements. The Torah is also available in printed form, in Hebrew or in translation.
The Torah is the first of the three parts of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), and contains five books, whose names in English are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Their Hebrew names, are Beresheet, בר×שית, Shmot שמות, Vayikra ויקר×, Bamidbar במדבר, and Dvarim דברי×.
The Torah contains a variety of literary content, including allegory, historical narrative, poetry, genealogy, and the exposition of various types of law. According to rabbinic tradition, the Torah contains the 613 mitzvot (commandments), which are divided into 365 restrictions and 248 positive commands.
In rabbinic literature, the word "Torah" may denote both the written text as well as its oral commentary. The oral portion is now embodied in the Talmud and Midrashim.
According to Jewish tradition the Torah was revealed by God to Moses in 1312 BCE at Mount Sinai (another date given for this event is 1280 BCE). The Zohar, the most significant text in Jewish mysticism, states that God created the Torah prior to the creation of the world, and that He used it as the blueprint for Creation. Modern biblical scholars claim a much later date of writing.
Outside of its central significance in Judaism, the Torah is accepted also by Christianity as part of the Bible, comprising the first five books of the Old Testament. The various denominations of Jews and Christians hold a diverse spectrum of views regarding the exactitude of scripture. The Torah has also been accepted to varying degrees by the Samaritans.
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The Torah (תורה), also called the Pentateuch, is the primary Jewish holy book. It is comprised of the 5 Books of Moses (also called the Books of the Law). The Torah was given by God to Moses (Exodus 24:12), who transmitted it to the people and wrote it (Deuteronomy 31:24).
The Torah, or Five Books of Moses:
• Beresheet (Genesis)
• Shemot (Exodus)
• VaYikra (Leviticus)
• BaMidbar (Numbers)
• Devarim (Deuteronomy)
The word Torah means 'Teachings'.
Torah is the Hebrew word for "Teaching" or "Instruction".Answer:The Torah itself names itself "The Torah" (Deuteronomy 31:24).
a male torah reader = koreh torah (קורא תורה) a female torah reader = koreht torah (קוראת תורה) (You can also say ba'al torah for men and ba'alat torah for women)
A D'var Torah is an expounding of a Torah idea or thought.
A Torah scroll, a Tanakh, a book with the Torah in it...! There are countless possibilities!
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The Torah has 5845 pesukim (verses). See also:More about the Torah
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1. It is commanded in the Torah just like Shabbat 2. It shows love for the Torah
The Torah is read.
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The Torah itself is the Law.