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The Torah is special because it is the holy book of Jewish people and it has stories of the Jews in it.
Answer 2
Our tradition is that the Torah was given by God (Exodus 24:12) and is the basis of Judaism, providing knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more.
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).
Some examples of the commands:Putting on Tefillin (a.k.a. phylacteries) in the morning
The sukkah-booth during Sukkot
Avoiding leavened products in Passover
Not eating on Yom Kippur
Not working on the Shabbat
Paying workers on time
Marital rights for one's wife
Counting the days of the Omer
Returning lost objects when feasible
Wearing the tzitzith-garment
Learning Torah
Marrying and having children
Educating one's children in Judaism
Giving tzedakah (charity)
Honoring one's parents
And many more.
Note that the Torah "as is" isn't exactly what Judaism observes. Rather, it's the Torah together with the details provided in the Talmud which is the Oral Law that was handed down together with the laws of Moses. Otherwise, the verses of the Torah often lack enough detail to be fulfilled as is.
Answer 3
Jewish people believe that the Torah is the most important book to them because it is the holy book of Jewish people and it is thought to contain the word of God. Another reason why it is so important is that it contains rules and life-skills on just about everything. Some other examples of the things that the Torah contains are the narrative of the world's creation, beautiful writings, poetry, Jewish history, and environmental care and food laws. In addition I think that it is important to them because it is about their religion, about their life laws and their God, and the most important reason is so that they can read the prayers in the Torah and pray and worship God.
Some other reasons why it is more important than other Jewish books:
- It contains the 613 commandments from God, which lead Jewish lives.
- It is a way of learning and educating Jewish children and guiding them to the right path in life.
- It is the preservation of ancient Jewish past.
- It contains good guidelines for a safe and honest life.
What else can I help you with?
What do children do they have special jobs in Jewish religion?
Children have the job of learning the torah, so later on they can tell teach their children. So the Jewish people will never die out.
Why are the Tefillin special to Jewish people?
Because they're commanded in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.6). They represent the binding covenant with God.
What tells a story of the Jewish people?
Torah
What does Jewish people use the Torah for?
a yad
Does the Jewish ark have a special meaning?
Yes, it is the cabinet that houses the Torah scrolls.
The Torah is special because?
it is thew first 5 books in the Jewish bible
Why do the Jews think that the Torah is important?
This is not correct. The Torah is VERY important to Jewish people. It is the foundation of of Jewish life. The Jews believe it is a tree of life to all that cling to it.
What can Jewish people do and not do?
You'll have to read the entire Torah.
What is most special to Jewish believers?
God and the Torah which He gave us. Everything else is less important.See also the Related Links.Link: Jewish beliefsLink: More about the Torah
Why is the Torah the most treasured possession in the Jewish religion?
The Torah is the most treasured possession in Judaism as it is what forms the backbone of Judaism. Without the Torah, there would be no Judaism.
What is special about synagogues?
The Torah scroll in its original form and language..plus people who have an unbroken tradition as to its meaning.
Where are the beliefs of the Jewish people documented?
the entire Torah and Talmud.
