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There are 613 mitzvot (commandments or laws) in the Torah (the first 5 books of The Bible). Of these, many are generally easy to observe. Do not murder, do not steal and do not bow down to idols. A majority of Jews probably acknowledge Passover with some kind of Seder meal and keep kosher to the extent of avoiding pork. Strict Sabbath observance and strict standards of kosher eating are rarer.
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Do non-orthodox Jews observe the kosher diet?
Some do, some do not. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah, not the other way around.Non-Orthodox groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:Modern challenges for observant Jews
What is the difference between Messianic Jews and Orthodox Jews?
Messianic Jews are some things in common with Orthodox Judaism. But since we are talking about differences. One of the differences is that Orthodox Jews are of Jewish heritage while Messianic Jews aren't just of Jewish heritage and allow non-jews to come into judaism.
Are there many Jewish camps?
Yes! All branches of Judaism have summer camps, but not all of them observe the kosher dietary laws.
What kinds of laws do Jews follow?
The Jews follow many laws. Most of them are written in their Bible, called the Torah. The most important laws are in the Ten Commandments, which the Jews believe were written by God. the Ten Commandments are the basic structures of Judaism. For more information, see the attached Related Link.
Should Christians follow the laws in the Torah?
The Torah only requires Jews to follow the law of the Torah. According to Judaism non-Jews are obligated to follow just the 7 Noachide laws which are described at http://www.answers.com/topic/seven-laws-of-noah
Why is Islam important to Judaism?
As a religion, Islam is not important to Judaism. It does not inform Jewish Laws, Traditions, or Beliefs in any meaningful way. It is not used as a contrast or foil to Jewish beliefs or religion. The one unique way that Islam is important to Judaism is that for the majority of Islamic History, the Muslims treated the Jews better and protected them from harm far better than the Christians. It was in Islamic Spain, the Islamic Aegean, Morocco, and the Levant where Jews reached the pinnacles of their culture prior to the Emancipation in Europe.
Who is responsible for Judaism?
Abraham was the leader of these people called "Jews" but the Judaism - laws, most beliving, bible, and holidays created in moses time and after him . itzhak, moses, Abraham, Jacob and more the most important leaders of judaism.
What are the differences between the way Orthodox Judaism and reform Judaism follow Jewish laws and rules?
Orthodox Jews observe the rules laid out in the Code of Jewish Law, which is a summary of the Oral Torah. For example, they pray three times every day, they keep kosher at home and elsewhere, they do not dance men with women, they don't drive on the Sabbath, and more.
Who is responsible for starting judaism?
Abraham was the leader of these people called "Jews" but the judaism - laws, most beliving, bible, and holidays created in moses time and after him . itzhak, moses, Abraham, Jacob and more the most important leaders of judaism.
Is Israel the only country that practices Judaism?
No, Israel is not the only country in which Judaism is practiced. Jews practice Judaism. There are Jews of many nationalities. There are Amercan Jews, German Jews, Italian Jews, Israeli Jews and many more of almost every nationality. However, Israel is the only country where Jews are a majority.
Do all Jews follow the rules strictly?
No, no more so than any other entire religious group adheres strictly to their own tenets. However, the Orthodox Jews do attempt to follow all the religious laws strictly, while other Jews observe the laws to varying degrees.
What Judaism's most important law?
There are 613 distinct "laws" identified in the Torah. Some can only be observed in the Holy Temple, which hasn't existed for roughly 1,940 years. Others only apply to life in Israel, so more than 50% of the Jews in the world can't observe those. A Jew living in Canada, Argentina, HongKong or anywhere else outside of Israel is accountable for all the rest. There is a strong tradition taught in Judaism saying that we do not know which ones are more or less important. There is no way to prioritize them, or to draw a line on the list and say "I'll observe the laws down to here on the list, and the rest are for people who are more religious than I am". It may give you some satisfaction to know that there are only three laws in Judaism that a Jew is required to observe even if it endangers his life. They are the prohibitions against murder, adultery, and idolatry.
