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Jewish fundamentalism (Hebrew: פונדמנטליזם יהודי ) refers to fundamentalism in the context of Judaism. The term fundamentalism was originally used in reference to Christian fundamentalism, a Protestant movement which emphasizes a belief in biblical literalism.
Since its penetration into popular modern discourse, the term ‘fundamentalism’ has given new meaning to concepts such as religious zealotry, martyrdom, suicidebomber, and holy war. In common parlance, the term conjures up a type of behaviour associated with violence justified on religious grounds.
Fundamentalism - Haredim, Orthodoxy, Judaism: The ultra-Orthodox are often referred to in Hebrew as Haredim, or “those who tremble” in the presence of God (because they are God-fearing). Unlike the Orthodox, the ultra-Orthodox continue to reject Zionism—at least in principle—as blasphemous.
So is Judaism "fundamentalist" in this sense? Quite simply, we don't believe that Judaism is for everyone. Jewish thought is comfortable with the belief that there are many paths to G‑d. Our Torah outlines the 613 precepts that define the path for Jews, and non-Jews can find Him in different ways.
Now Judaism is a religion firmly based on the Hebrew Scriptures. The scriptures are, in the Pharisaic tradition on which all modern varieties of Judaism, however far they may have strayed, are based, subject to the interpretation of the Oral Law passed down since time immemorial and encased in that remarkable monument of Jewish civilization ...
What Do Jews Believe? By Nissan Dovid Dubov. From the Sichos in English Collection. « Previous. Introduction. Next » Middot — Character Development. Fundamental Jewish Beliefs. What do Jews believe in? The Rambam —a great Jewish rabbi and philosopher—summarized the Jewish faith in 13 principles.
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