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    Judaism

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    also played a large role is the founding of Judaism‚ which then Rabbi’s interpreted. Since everyone does not agree with certain people including rabbis‚ there are different sects through the religion. Jews live every day basing their beliefs on the Torah‚ the bible‚ or the Old Testament. Every year holidays repeat themselves‚ yet they are very meaning to every Jewish person. Moses is a very large factor in the creation of Judaism. He received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sani‚ which were the guidelines

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    Essay on Jewish Ethics

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    bounded torah is a direct expression of the sexual ethic behavior which holds the Jewish communities together. The torah provides substantiation for the orthodox view on homosexuality‚ contraception‚ adultery and pre-marital sex. However‚ the liberal view on sexual ethics is a reflection of Jewish history and oppression. Holistically‚ the consideration of homosexuality is different among the variants of Judaism. The Jewish response to homosexuality is varied but is closely linked to the torah. Traditionally

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    Azamra

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    The Azamra (I will sing!) Project Azamra L’Elokai B’Odi" ("I shall sing to my G-d with all that I have‚" Likutei Moharan I: 282). Make a hit song with Isaac Miracles…. Isaac Miracles has been fusing positive Jewish spiritual lyrics with original hip-hop and R&B beats for a number of years. Having released a recent album entitled “Desire”‚ the program consists of creating a song designed to enhance Jewish connectivity and to promote cross cultural communication in a unique innovative experience

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    | | |BS1001C The Biblical World: | |Texts and Traditions | |

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    Outline of Hebrew history

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    thousands of Hebrews to Babylon is known as the Babylonian Captivity Darkest moment in ancient Hebrew history seen as the consequence of violating God’s laws Some Hebrews do not assimilate in Babylon‚ keep to Yahweh and Law of Moses Priests create the Torah by codifying laws/practices to prevent erosion of faith 538 B.C. Persian King Cyrus permits exiles to return to Judah and rebuild temple Majority of Hebrews stay in Babylon‚ but some return home 515 B.C. the Hebrews‚ now called Jews‚ dedicate second

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    Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible‚ also the third book in the Torah. The main points of the book are concerned with Levitical‚ or priestly worship. In the first section of the book there is a series of laws regarding sacrifices‚ burnt-offerings‚ meat‚ thank‚ sin and trespass-offerings‚ followed by the law of the priestly duties in connection with the offering of sacrifices. The Holiness Code of Leviticus was written mostly as a ritual manual for Israel’s priests. Christians today

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    Essay On Shabbat

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    The Jewish culture has been documented as far back as 1800 Before Christ (BC) (Religious Facts‚ 2017). Their belief comes from the first five books of Hebrew better known to most as the “Old Testament” of the Bible. This is called the “Torah” or Jewish Written Law which contains the commands they are to follow (Jewish Virtual Library‚ 2017). Shabbat is Hebrew for cease or rest and represents God’s day of rest‚ as noted in the book of Bereishit (Genesis)‚ and is devoted to higher pursuits of spiritual

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    “In order to continue to be viable within society‚ the beliefs and practices of a religious tradition must remain dynamic.” This quotation is relevant to four of the branches of Judaism; Orthodox‚ Conservative‚ Progressive/Reform and Reconstructionist. These groups are formed depending on how strict their application is of halakhah - the study of laws and putting them into practice. However‚ The Orthodox Movement is not comprised with one governing body. Rather it has many different movements that

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    Midterm Study Guide

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    Theological Foundations midterm topics & questions Remember the BIG STORY: Patriarchs‚ EXODUS‚ Covenant‚ Torah‚ Land‚ Monarchy‚ Temple‚ Split Kingdoms‚ North Destroyed‚ South in EXILE‚ Return to Land‚ rebuild Temple Return from the Exile … Second Temple Judaism Remember the BIG NAMES: Abraham (creator of 3 major religions‚ father of Jewish nation)‚ Isaac (son of Abraham was going to be sacrificed)‚ Jacob/Israel (fight with God‚ named changed to Israel‚ father of 12 tribes)‚ Twelve

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    [student] [professor] [class/course] 11 May 2014 Comparing Judaism‚ Christianity and Islam Judaism is one of the only monotheistic religions is the world to not have a single founder or central leader. According to Fisher‚ Jews are those who experience their long and often difficult history as a continuing dialogue with God. As a nation‚ Israel was a very nomadic people and has been repeatedly oppressed and dispersed throughout their history. Given the persecution‚ dispersion‚ and even lack

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