Judaism Case

Judaism

Metaphysical Beliefs: Judaism has no dogma (code of belief), and metaphysical beliefs are not set. The idea of a single deity as the creator of the universe with spiritual, omnipotent and eternal characteristics are simply taken as given, and is proclaimed in Jewish literature and prayer. http://www.ijs.org.au/Judaism-an-Introductory-Overview/default.aspx

Spiritual Leaders: A rabbi is simply a teacher; a person sufficiently educated in (Jewish law) and instructs the community, and resolves disputes regarding the Jewish Law.

A chazzan (cantor) is the person who leads the worshippers in prayer. Any person with good moral character and thorough knowledge of the prayers and melodies can lead the services in many synagogues.

A gabbai is an amateur who volunteers to perform various duties in connection with Torah readings at religious services. Serving as a gabbai is a great honor, and the role is bestowed to a person who has thoroughly versed in the Torah and the Torah readings. http://www.jewfaq.org/rabbi.htm

Sacred Text: The Torah is a sacred text Jewish follow in the religion of Judaism. The Torah has many parables, contains rules (such as the Ten Commandments) that show how Jews should live their life, and gives an insight what God is like. The word Torah means "teaching" and composed of Five Books of Moses, which are considered sacred. These five books are Genesis (deals with the creation of the world and settlement of the Hebrew people in Egypt). Exodus (tells the struggle to leave Egypt, on the way the Hebrew receive the Ten Commandments). Leviticus (deals with priestly matters, such as ethical teachings), Numbers (continuation of people's (tribes) journey through the wilderness), and Deuteronomy (consist of speeches of Moses backtracking the journey and people entering the Promise Land aka Israel).

The Torah teaches the importance of family life through (Ten Commandments), Shabbat (day of rest) when God rest on the seventh day after creating the world. Also, the importance of Kosher Food in the Jewish community. Moreover, the Torah teaches to look after people (such as families and friends), donate 10% of what they earn to help others, acts of kindness (welcome new visitors, to their homes), and care of animals.

How is the Torah made? The Torah