Core Beliefs

The term “Jewish” can be used to describe a race and a culture rather than a religion, so some who identify themselves as Jewish may have little interest in the beliefs and practises associated with the religion of Judaism.

The Torah:

The Jewish holy text is known as the Torah. This is the first testament of the Christian bible. There is no second testament because the Jewish do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

Written Law & Oral Law:

-613 commandments found in Torah (“Written Law”)

-Talmud (“Oral Law”)- Commentary of ancient rabbis that elaborates on how to apply God’s Law in everyday life through:

·         Dietary rules (Kosher)

·         Dress code

·         Prayer devotion to the one god

·         The temple and Temple rites

·         Observance of holy days

·         Proper social relations between male and female, in business, judicial rulings, etc.

Core beliefs:

      Jews firmly believe that there is only one god, there are 13 main beliefs that jews believe in, they include:

1.       God exists

2.       God is one and unique

3.       God is eternal

4.       Prayer is to god only

5.       The prophets spoke truth

6.       Moses was the greatest of the prophets.

7.       The written and oral torah were given to Moses.

8.       There will be no other torah

9.       God will reward the good and punish the wicked.

10.   The messiah will come

11.   The dead will be resurrected.