What are the values of Judaism?

JCA’s 9 Core Jewish Values

• Trustworthiness- EMUNAH. Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage.
• Respect- KAVOD.
• Responsibility- ACHRAYUT.
• Fairness- TZEDEK.
• Caring- CHESED.
• Community- KEHILLAH.
• Kindness/Warmth/Positivity SEVER PANIM YAFOT.
• Role Modelling- DUGMA EESHEET.

What is the most important duty of a Jew?

The most important teaching and tenet of Judaism is that there is one God, incorporeal and eternal, who wants all people to do what is just and merciful. All people are created in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

How does Judaism impact the world?

Judaism marked the beginning of a revolutionary idea that laid the groundwork for social reform: humans have the ability and therefore the responsibility to stop injustices in the world. The Jews were the first to decide that it was their responsibility as the Chosen People to fight against inequality in the world.

Why is kindness important to Jews?

Many Jews believe that, by showing kindness, people can try to heal the world. Jews aim to show kindness to others as the Torah teaches that people should love others in the same way that they love themselves.

What is the holy text in Judaism?

At the basis of all Jewish sacred texts is the Torah. In its most basic sense, the Torah is the Pentateuch – the five books of Moses, which tell the story of the Creation of the world, God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants, the Exodus from Egypt, the revelation at Mt.

What is one of the great gifts of Judaism to the world?

“It is widely known that Judaism gifted monotheism to the world, but for many, that’s where the Jewish contribution ends, explained Rabbi Landa. “Even this contribution is often viewed rather narrowly, as a religions contribution, which is only meaningful to those interested in religion.

What is the destiny of Judaism?

Because Judaism is by origin and nature an ethnic religion, salvation has been primarily conceived in terms of the destiny of Israel as the elect people of Yahweh (often referred to as “the Lord”), the God of Israel.