Judaism
Central Belief
One God
Unlike many religions, Judaism has no dogma, or formal set of beliefs which one must hold in order to be a Jew. Central to Judaism is the belief that there is only one God, who created the world and is all-knowing and all-powerful. Judaism is the oldest surviving monotheistic religion.
The Ten Commandments – were given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai and must be observed by all Jews. Five Commandments deal with the individual’s relationship with God and five deal with the individual’s relationships with other people.
The 613 Commandments –
or mitzvoth – are found in the Torah and include the Ten Commandments. Because Judaism focuses more on actions than beliefs, religious Jews are expected to follow all 613 commandments. In actuality, many pertain to rituals carried out in the First and Second Temples by the priests and are not relevant today. Some commandments have been adapted to modern times, such as the prohibition against lighting a fire on the Sabbath. This has been interpreted to include turning on electricity, which is forbidden on the Sabbath even though it was unknown in Biblical times.
Maimonides Principles of Faith –
Moses Maimonides lived from 1135 – 1204. He was a rabbi, physician and philosopher who was born in Spain, lived in North Africa and Palestine, and died in Egypt. He wrote many theological works which remain important today. He composed 13 principles of faith that are widely accepted. These include the uniqueness of God, the importance of the Torah as God’s law, the coming of the messiah (redeemer), and the resurrection of the dead.
History
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Inspiration
Jewish Proverbs
If you wait to find the meaning of life,
will there be enough life left to live meaningfully?
As he thinks in his heart, so he is.
As you teach, you learn.
Do not be wise in words, be wise in deeds.
First mend yourself, and then mend others.
A bird that you set free may be caught again,
but a word that escapes your lips will not return
Sacrad Text
Torah 
Special Days
Rosh Hashana
Yom Kippur
Chanuka / Hanukah
Passover
Region
Although Jewish people and temples are found worldwide – Israel and the United States and the countries most often identified with Judaism.
Additional Information
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One God – Unlike many religions, Judaism has no dogma, or
formal set of beliefs which one must hold in order to be a Jew. Central to Judaism is the belief that there is only one God, who created the world and is all-knowing and all-powerful. Judaism is the oldest surviving monotheistic religion.
The Ten Commandments – were given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai and must be observed by all Jews. Five Commandments deal with the individual’s relationship with God and five deal with the individual’s relationships with other people.
The 613 Commandments – or mitzvoth – are found in the Torah and include the Ten Commandments. Because Judaism focuses more on actions than beliefs, religious Jews are expected to follow all 613 commandments. In actuality, many pertain to rituals carried out in the First and Second Temples by the priests and are not relevant today. Some commandments have been adapted to modern times, such as the prohibition against lighting a fire on the Sabbath. This has been interpreted to include turning on electricity, which is forbidden on the Sabbath even though it was unknown in Biblical times.
Maimonides Principles of Faith – Moses Maimonides lived from 1135 – 1204. He was a rabbi, physician and philosopher who was born in Spain, lived in North Africa and Palestine, and died in Egypt. He wrote many theological works which remain important today. He composed 13 principles of faith that are widely accepted. These include the uniqueness of God, the importance of the Torah as God’s law, the coming of the messiah (redeemer), and the resurrection of the dead.