Judaism Overview

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What is Judaism?

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Judaism is a monotheistic religion that believes in one God named Yahweh.

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What is the Hebrew Bible in Judaism?

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The Hebrew Bible is the basis of Judaism and is seen as an expression of the covenant between God and His children of Israel.

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What are the sources of Jewish law?

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The sources of Jewish law include the commandments in the Torah, the Talmud, and the laws of rabbis.

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What does the term 'Torah' mean?

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Torah means 'teaching' and consists of the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Five Books of Moses.

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What is the Talmud?

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The Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.

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What is Halakha?

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Halakha refers to the Jewish laws that guide the behavior of Jewish people.

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What are the Ten Commandments?

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The Ten Commandments are part of the Jewish laws that guide moral and ethical behavior.

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What are kosher dietary laws?

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Kosher dietary laws dictate what food is permissible to eat, such as prohibiting pork and shellfish, and meat and dairy are not allowed in the same meal.

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What is a yarmulke or kippah?

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A yarmulke or kippah is a head covering worn by men in Jewish tradition.

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How often do Jewish people pray?

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Jewish people are required to pray three times a day.