The Torah and Why It's Important To Jews

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The Torah and Why It's Important To Jews

The Torah is the holy book of the Jews. It is part of the Tenak and

has five books, this is known as the Pentateuh.

The Torah is seen, by practising Jews, as a sacred possession and for

this reason the real Torah is kept and dressed in the Synagogue, it is

used by only the readers and is not even allowed to be touched with

their hands. The book is highly respected.

The Torah contains the 613 Mitzvah, (commandments.) And within these

are the 10 sayings. Practising Jews study the Torah as it contains

history of the Jews and tradition including Exodus, Moses and Race.

Jews celebrate the Torah (rejoice in the law,) at the Simchat

Festival.

The Torah is very important to practising Jews as it is a hallowed

gift that gives them guidance and contains all of their beliefs.

The Torah directs the lives of the Jews' in many ways:

· Morality

· Relationships

· Hospitality

· Charity

· Marriage

· Purity.

Therefore, the Torah is a very valuable possessi...

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