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The first five books of the Tanakh, called the Torah, are considered by many Jews to have been divinely inspired through Moses; but how did they come into existence?

The Torah is the first Kabbalistic book containing instructions on how to attain perfection.

The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.

Your best writers write with a purpose. This is true now. It was true in ancient times. So, what was Moses' purpose in writing the Torah?

There is no ban that can stop a person who feels the desire for spirituality.

What was Moses' most important point in writing the Creation narrative? What was the most important principle he was trying to convey?

One of the first steps in determining how we should understand Genesis is to ascertain the motives and purpose of the book's author.

The Internet Sacred Texts Archive offers its visitors a chance to view ancient, rare, and holy texts from across the world, all without leaving their home.

The mezuzah is the symbolic protector of Jewish homes and contains the Hebrew passage known as the Shema Yisrael, on its parchment scroll, or Klaff.

Reform Judaism is a progressive sect of Judaism that believes it is important for Judaism to change with the times and reform to new surroundings.

While the Dreidel Song is widely known, the original meanings and origins of this traditional Hanukkah game are not. It's the only game of its type allowed by Jewish Law.

The rabbis said that the holiday of Shavuot was the happiest of all the Jewish holidays - perhaps because Shavuot is actually three important holidays in one.

Conservative Judaism accepts all laws of the Torah as binding, but accepts more modern and timely appropriate ways of following them.

Dairy foods are the order of the day during the Jewish Festival of Shavu'ot. This recipe is for a very popular and traditional dish that can be either sweet or savoury.

The Tanakh and Talmud state that there is a covenant between God and the Jewish People that entails a special responsibility - but why are Jews called the chosen ones?

Judaism isn't a schism between three distinct groups, Orthodox, Conservative and Reform, but a melding of experiences, beliefs and histories, much like the Torah itself.

There are many ways to learn Hebrew, whether the goal is to be able to read the Tanakh in the ancient Semitic tongue, or master speaking the Modern Hebrew language.

The name Torah is often used to describe the Jewish Bible, although the Torah is actually only one part of Judaism's ancient written scriptures.

The dietary restriction kosher laws give to Jews may seem peculiar, random and useless if one doesn't know the reason for the restrictions. So why do Jews keep kosher?

Norman Solomon's Judaism: A Very Short Introduction is an intelligent and interesting introduction to Jewish history, Jewish culture and Judaism in general.

How can one find online information about religious services in Jewish communities prior to major events as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succoth and Passover?

In 2009 Shavuot will begin at sunset on 28th May and end at sunset on 30th May. Cheesecake and dairy foods are traditionally eaten during this festival.

The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.

Jewish holiday Shavuot traditions include eating dairy products such as cheesecakes and cream puffs which are grounded in honor of Moses receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai.

The Torah and Haftorah passages, the Yizkor prayers and the avoidance of leather footwear on Yom Kippur all have relevance on this Shabbat of Shabbats

ESPN has announced the first round athletes who have been invited to compete in the Winter X Games 12

Moses Maimonides was a 12th Century rabbi, physician and philosopher. Usually referred to as the Rambam, he is regarded by many as the greatest Jewish philosopher.

The Chosen People are not a physical nation or race, but people who have been granted a special desire to unite in common love for one another beyond all boundaries.

The Qur'an is Islam's Holy Book and scripture. Muslims believe that this sacred text is the Word of God, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel.

The Talmud is referred to by many names: the Mishnah, Gemara, Shas and Oral Law, and is unquestionably one of Judaism's most fascinating bodies of early religious work.

It is considered a mitzvah - a commandment - for every Jew to hear the shofar blowing at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as they prepare for and welcome the Jewish New Year.

Bernard Madoff's crimes dismayed the Jewish community not only because of the magnitude of their impact, but because such actions attack the very ethics of Judaism.

The first three Chapters of Genesis are viewed as literal events by some while others contend they should reside in a genre akin to parables.

In 2008, Israeli rabbis unequivocally declared that giraffes, based on their conformation to Biblical dietary law, are suitable for human consumption.

Learning Hebrew well enough to use a Hebrew English dictionary or read ancient Jewish prayers may seem challenging for a non-speaker, but the process has its rewards.

Judaism is the father of both Christianity and Islam; all three share common beliefs despite tragic misunderstandings between these closely related faiths.

Judaism bases its yearly rotation of festivals and other events on a combined lunar calendar and solar calendar, a tradition that dates back thousands of years.

For many Jews, the three-sided sukkah and the traditions they celebrate during the Festival of Booths symbolize their link with their ancestors' pursuit for a homeland.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.

Judaism has 613 mitzvahs, or commandments, that range from the obligation to attend synagogue on Shabbat to performing the sacred act of pikuach nefesh - saving a life.

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Although ethics serves as a link between values and public health policy, religious beliefs play a key role in the debate over issues such as reproduction and cloning.

Abraham's contract with God eventually gives birth to Israel and indirectly to the creation of Christianity and Islam.

The following websites offer a wide variety of Hanukkah games, puzzles, coloring pages and other free online activities for children.

Israel Independence Day is Israel's birthday. On this day, the Jewish people both in Israel and outside of Israel, remember the people who worked hard to build its nation

Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood.

Tests and games often conflict with Jewish holidays. Ideally. parents can give dates to teachers, coaches in the spring, before they complete fall schedules.

The non-biblical story of the Festival of Lights uses many symbols that link history to religious practice. Jews seeking to combat Christmas influences are adding more.

Previous articles have explored the authors of the Synoptic Gospels, this one looks at when the Synoptics were written.

On Pesach, Jews celebrate the Exodus from Egypt. Few realize that there was an unsung hero of the tenth plague: the Oil of Hyssop, which protected firstborn Jews.