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Fundamental Jewish Beliefs. What do Jews believe in? The Rambam —a great Jewish rabbi and philosopher—summarized the Jewish faith in 13 principles. He starts each of those principles of faith with the words “Ani Maamin- I believe”. The following is a summary of those principles.
- Ani Maamin
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- The 7 Noahide Laws
What Are the Seven Noahide Laws?. The 7 Noahide Laws are...
- What Is Divine Providence
Two Approaches. Although, without exception, classical...
- Ani Maamin
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- The Hasidic Movement Is About Love, Joy and Humility. Hasidim belong to a movement that was founded by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, who taught love, joy and humility—both in our service of G‑d and in our treatment of fellow human beings.
- Hasidic Jews Are Mystics. The teachings of Hasidism are an extension of the Kabbalistic writings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, Rabbi Isaac Luria and others.
- Not All Hasidim Are the Same. Every Hasidic group has its own unique flavor and focus. For example, the Hasidic groups influenced by the masters of Pshischa (notably Gur Hasidim today) value simplicity, austerity and a devotion to the stark, unvarnished truth.
- Hasidic Jews Use Technology. Hasidim use mobile phones, drive cars and use other forms of technology. Why not? After all, the sages taught that “All that G‑d created in His world, He only created for His honor.”
Judaism: Imagery. The Torah scrolls contain the Jewish bible. This nine-branched candlestick is a special kind of menorah used during Hanukkah, the festival of lights. In Judaism, justice is held in high respect. These are the scales of justice. The Jewish house of worship is called a temple.
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Feb 17, 2022 · Today, architects are rethinking the design of synagogues and community gathering spaces to celebrate Judaism, reflection and community. There is no single synagogue type, and not all synagogues...
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There is much truth in the observation by the pioneering historian, Leopold Zunz, that the Jewish Middle Ages lasted until the end of the eighteenth century, in that the currents of thought and life which followed the Renaissance and shattered the medieval picture largely passed by the Jews.
Jews have not been uniformly indifferent or hostile to visual art, a category that includes the architectural design and decoration of synagogues; funerary monuments; illuminated manuscripts; embroidery; liturgical seats, pulpits, and the other fittings and ornaments of religious Jewish life at home and at worship; as well as, since the 19th cen...
