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Orthodox Judaism is a formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized in the Talmudic texts (" Oral Torah") and as subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and Acharonim. Orthodox Judaism is characterized by belief that the Torah and its laws are Divine, were transmitted by God to Moses, are eternal, and are unalterable; belief that there is also an oral law in Judaism, which contains the authoritative interpretation of the written Torah's legal sections, and is also Divine by virtue of having been transmitted by God to Moses along with the Written Law, as embodied in the Talmud, Midrash, and innumerable related texts, all intrinsically and inherently entwined with the written law of the Torah; belief that God has made an exclusive, unbreakable covenant with the Children of Israel to be governed by the Torah; adherence to Halakha, or Jewish law, including acceptance of codes, mainly the Shulchan Aruch, as authoritative practical guidance in application of both the written and oral laws, as well as acceptance of halakha-following Rabbis as authoritative interpreters and judges of Jewish law; belief in Jewish eschatology. Orthodox beliefs may be most found in their adherence to the thirteen Jewish principles of faith as stated by the Rambam (Maimonides). Although Orthodox Jews are expected to observe all 613 mitzvot, certain core practices are generally considered essential to being Orthodox and converts are generally required to promise to observe Orthodoxy are not a single movement or school of thought. There is no single rabbinic body to which all its rabbis are expected to belong, or any one organization representing its member congregations. In the United States at the present moment, there are a number of Orthodox congregational organizations, such as Agudath Israel, the Orthodox Union, and the National Council of Young Israel; none of which can claim to represent even a majority of all Orthodox congregations.
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1. Israelis, Palestinians Clash in Jerusalem Ahead of Yom Kippur
September 27, 2009
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pray at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, 27 Sep 2009Israelis and Palestinians clashed Sunday at a Jerusalem shrine ahead of a Jewish High Holy Day. Police say nine Israeli police officers and more than a dozen Palestinians were injured. Israeli police clashed with Palestinians at a disputed holy place in Jerusalem's Old City, which is revered by both Jews and Muslims.Police used stun grenades to disperse about 150 Palestinians who threw stones at tourists visiting the site known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims a... (read more)
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2. Why I am an Atheist
September 24, 2009
The better known religions are of course Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Catholicism, and Hinduism. However there are many more, for example, The Amish, The Brethren, Children of God, Christadelphians, Christian Science, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Community of Christ, Eastern Orthodox churches, The Family, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Polygynists, Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS Restorationists. Messianic Judaism, The Process, Progressive Christianity, Quakers, Community of Christ, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Unification Church, Unitaria... (read more)
Author: sheldon archer
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