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What do Jews believe in? The Rambam —a great Jewish rabbi and philosopher—summarized the Jewish faith in 13 principles. He starts each of those principles of faith with the words “ Ani Maamin - I believe”. The following is a summary of those principles. a) I believe in G‑d. G‑d is one. He was, is and will be. b) I believe that G‑d is everywhere.
Most Orthodox Jews believe that dogma is essential to Judaism and that Maimonides’ principles are normative. In addition, some recent scholarship has questioned the liberal/academic assumption that beliefs were not important in biblical and rabbinic Judaism.
14 lis 2012 · Starting with an extract, the presenter explains the importance of the Shema as an affirmation of Judaism and a declaration of faith in one God.
The great codifier of Torah law and Jewish philosophy, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (" Maimonides " also known as "The Rambam "), compiled what he refers to as the Shloshah Asar Ikkarim, the "Thirteen Fundamental Principles" of the Jewish faith, as derived from the Torah.
In the Bible the doctrine of reward and punishment – individual, national, and universal – is of this world. It is regarded as axiomatic that God rewards the righteous by granting them prosperity and well-being and punishes the wicked with destruction.
Jewish people believe in the Torah, which was the whole of the laws given to the Israelities at Sinai. They believe they must follow God's laws which govern daily life. How did Judaism begin?
Jewish texts and source sheets about 13 Principles of Faith from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library. Written as part of Rambam's Commentary on the Mishnah to the tenth chapter of tractate Sanhedrin, Rambam's 13 Principles of Faith articulate the fundamental tenets of Jewish faith.
