What is Judaism?
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SummaryWhat is Judaism? What does it mean to be a Jew? According to Webster’s Dictionary, “Judaism is a monotheistic religion that traces its roots back to Abraham and having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Hebrew Scriptures and the Talmud.” There are three branches of Judaism – conservative, reformed, and orthodox. Today, we have secular Jews and even Atheist Jews. Judaism is a set of beliefs that governs how people should lead their daily lives. There are many rules, such as keeping kosher and observing Sabbath; however these rules are very flexible and each person can make the lifestyle and religion their own.
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- Judaism is based on many beliefs, but it is held that actions are more important.
- The Torah has a very important and profound effect on Jewish culture and religion.
- Men and women in Jewish culture are also treated much differently than in many other religions.
- Judaism has many holidays, which include days of celebration and redemption. The holiest holiday of the year is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
- Through one's actions, one shows their love of God and his blessings.
- Judaism is not only composed of beliefs on how one should live their life.
- Judaism is special in that it has two languages, Hebrew and Yiddish. Yiddish is the primary language, and sadly it is dying out.
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