Judaism - Life After Death in Judaism

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What does the Torah state about life after death?

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The Torah states that there is life after death, and all Jews believe in some form of life after death.

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What is the Jewish belief about judgement after death?

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Jews believe there will be judgement after death, and those who have led a good moral life will be rewarded, such as being reunited with loved ones.

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What is the Jewish belief in resurrection?

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Most Jews believe in resurrection as it is one of the Thirteen Principles of Faith, but there is disagreement on when it will happen.

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What do some rabbis argue about the soul?

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Some rabbis argue for the immortality of the soul, suggesting it lives on in a parallel universe where God lives.

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What did Maimonides teach about judgement?

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Maimonides taught that all good people, including non-Jews, will go to heaven.

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What do some Jews believe about behaviour and belief in judgement?

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Some Jews believe that both behaviour (goodness) and belief will play a part in judgement, making it unclear if non-Jews will enter heaven.

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What is Gan Eden in Jewish belief?

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Gan Eden is believed to be heaven where the souls of really holy people go.

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What is Gehinnom in Jewish belief?

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Gehinnom is a place of punishment, similar to the Catholic idea of Purgatory, where ordinary people's souls go temporarily unless they are very evil.

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What happens to the souls of the truly wicked according to some rabbis?

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Some rabbis teach that the souls of the truly wicked are destroyed by God and cease to exist.

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Why is belief in life after death important for Jews today?

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Belief in life after death is important as it is part of the Tenakh, gives life meaning, is a teaching of the Talmud, and is one of the Thirteen Principles of Faith.