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A bird that you set free may be caught again,
but a word that escapes your lips will not return.
Jewish Proverb
Judaism
Definition:
Judaism is the
religion of
the
Jewish
people. The religion of the ancient
Hebrews and
their descendants the Jews, it is based, according to the
Hebrew Bible,
on a covenant between God and Abraham about 2000 BCE, and the
renewal of the covenant with Moses about 1200 BCE. It is one
of the first recorded
monotheistic
faiths, and it is one of the oldest religious
traditions
still practiced today. The values and history of the Jewish
people are a major part of the foundation of other
Abrahamic religions
such as
Christianity,
Islam, as
well as
Samaritanism
and the
Bahá'í Faith.
Source:
Wikipedia
Resources
"A bird
that you set free may be caught again, but a word
that escapes your lips will not return." Jewish
Proverb
Judaism
Judaism: beliefs, practices, traditions, etc. ...
Judaism is an Abrahamic religion -- faiths which
recognize Abraham as a Patriarch. ...
Judaism-About.com About.com's
Judaism site provides articles, resources, chats,
forums, and links focusing on Judaism, Jewish
culture and Israel.
Judaism-BBC
Religion and Ethics Guide to Judaism, including
festivals and celebrations, beliefs, famous Jewish
figures and around 3500 years of history.
Judaism and Jewish Resources
Judaism and Jewish
resources in a popular and well-organized index,
carefully monitored to ensure that all links are
active. On the web since 1993.
Timeline for the History
of
Judaism Cyber
encyclopedia of
Jewish history and culture that covers everything
from anti-Semitism to Zionism. It includes a
glossary, bibliography of
Sacred
Text
Torah:"
The word
“Torah” comes from the Hebrew root Hey|Reish|Hey,
which means “to teach.” The Torah contains the
basis and history of Judaism and from it are
derived all of the laws that Jews follow today.
The Torah is comprised of two components: The
Written Torah and the Oral Torah. According to
Jewish learning, they were both delivered to Moses
at Mount Sinai. The Written Torah is comprised of
the Five Books of Moses. ..."
Source:
judaica-mall
Talmud'
is the 'instruction.' It consists of the Mishnah
(text of the oral teaching of Judaism) and the
Gemara (commentary), containing ancient rabbinic
discussion and reflection upon the laws of
Judaism. It is considered an authoritative guide
to spiritual life. There are two forms: the
Jerusalem Talmud - only in incomplete form - and
the Babylonian Talmud - three times larger than
the other and the principal version.
Source:
fitzwimarc.org.uk
Jewish Sacred Texts,
SearchTalmud, Search Jewish Sacred
Texts Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) | Look it up ... The
site provides the full text of the Hebrew Bible in
English including the Five Books of Moses ...
Texts of Judaism The Tanakh is the
Hebrew Bible, the quintessential sacred text. ...
This massive ten volume abridgement of the Talmud,
the Jewish compendium of law and ...
History
and Origins "A
pessimist, confronted with two bad choices,
chooses both". Jewish Proverb
Ancient Jewish History Cyber encyclopedia
of Jewish history and culture that covers
everything from anti-Semitism to Zionism. It
includes a glossary, bibliography of web sites and
...
The History of
the Jewish People - by Eli Birnbaum The only Year by
Year History of the Jewish people on the WEB. The
site includes a linked name index and covers
Biographies and major events in Jewish ...
Denominations Orthodox:
Jew who practices strict
observance of Mosaic law Source:
wordnet. Reform:
liberal Jew who
tries to adapt all aspects of Judaism to modern
circumstances Source:
wordnet
Conservative: Jew who keeps some
requirements of Mosaic law but adapts others to
suit modern circumstances
Source:wordnet
Religious Facts-Jewish
Denominations
Jewish
Denominations: Guide to the major Jewish sects,
denominations and movements, including Orthodox,
Reform and Conservative.
Founders
Jewish traditions go back thousands of years to
the time of Abraham. It the culmination of many
prophets, teachers and rabbi tic interpretation.
Resources
Sacred
Text
History
and Origins
Denominations
Founders