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judaism and its laws
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WHAT DO JEWS BELIEVE? What are the fundamental things that makes a Jew a Jew ? The word Jew can be used in two ways. It can mean someone who is Jewish because they were born a Jew, but it also means someone who follows the Jewish religion. This second meaning is the one we will use during the course. (a) Beliefs about G-d: Jews believe that there is only one G-d. Judaism is a monotheistic religion (mono = one, theistic = about G-d). When Jews prey to G-d they call 'him' Adonai, which means Lord. Jews use this name of G-d with great respect and would never use it carelessly. Jews also believe that G-d is eternal. That he is always present, that he knows everything and that he cares about the world that he has made. This idea of care means that Jews believe that G-d can be experienced through all of...
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