Pages discussing abstract concepts about Jews and Judaism
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What Is Judaism?
Level: Basic
- Is Judaism a religion, a race, an ethnic/cultural group, or something more?
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What Do Jews Believe?
Level: Basic
- The basic Jewish beliefs, including Maimonides' 13 Principles of Faith, the importance of actions over beliefs, and the importance of relationships in Judaism.
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The Nature of G-d
Level: Intermediate
- Discusses fundamental Jewish beliefs about the nature of G-d and His relationship with the universe and with humanity.
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Human Nature
Level: Advanced
- Discusses the Jewish understanding of human nature, what it means to be created in the image of G-d, free will, and the good and evil in all of us.
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Mashiach: The Messiah
Level: Intermediate
- Traditional Jewish concept of the messiah (mashiach): what he will be like, what he will do, what the messianic age will be like, and why Jews do not believe Jesus was the messiah.
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Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
Level: Advanced
- A discussion of Jewish mysticism and the mystical school of thought known as Kabbalah. Provides a sample of kabbalistic thought and suggestions for further reading.
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