10 Key Points in Jewish Religious Teachings
Belief in One God (Monotheism): Judaism teaches that there is only one, indivisible God — eternal, all-powerful, and compassionate — the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. The Covenant (Brit): God made a sacred covenant with the Jewish people, beginning with Abraham, reaffirmed through Moses at Mount Sinai, giving them a special responsibility to live by His laws. The Torah: The Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) contains God’s commandments and serves as the foundation of Jewish law, ethics, and worship. The Ten Commandments: These are central moral laws given to Moses — covering duties to God (like worship and Sabbath) and to people (like honesty and respect). Ethical Living (Tikkun Olam): Judaism emphasizes justice, kindness, and social responsibility — the duty to “repair the world” through good deeds and fairness. Prayer and Worship: Daily prayer, observance of the Sabbath, and festivals (like Passover, Yom Kippur) are ways to honor God and st...