What is the Torah and Why is it Important To Jews?

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1) What is the Torah and Why is it Important To Jews?

The Torah is the holy book of the Jews. It is part of the Tenak and has five books, this is known as the Pentateuh.

        The Torah is seen, by practising Jews, as a sacred possession and for this reason the real Torah is kept and dressed in the Synagogue, it is used by only the readers and is not even allowed to be touched with their hands. The book is highly respected.

        The Torah contains the 613 Mitzvah, (commandments.) And within these are the 10 sayings. Practising Jews study the Torah as it contains history of the Jews and tradition including Exodus, Moses and Race. Jews celebrate the Torah (rejoice in the law,) at the Simchat Festival.

        The Torah is very important to practising Jews as it is a hallowed gift that gives them guidance and contains all of their beliefs.

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        The Torah directs the lives of the Jews’ in many ways:

  • Morality
  • Relationships
  • Hospitality
  • Charity
  • Marriage
  • Purity.

Therefore, the Torah is a very valuable possession and is truly honoured.

        The Torah also represents the covenant made between a Jew and God, it’s their side of the deal. To a Jew, the Torah is their chance to show they ‘appreciate’ their redemption by keeping to the commandments. The Torah, consequently, is the centre of their lives.

2) How Might Following the Teachings of the Torah Affect Daily Lives of Devout Jew?

The Torah teaches Jews to follow ...

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