Judaism beliefs - created from Mind Map

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reform jews are modern Jews who have adapted to modern culture. they choose what mitzvots to follow. The important thing for them is living a good life on earth.

orthodox Jews are traditional Jews, their way of life is similar to ancient days. They strictly keep the biblical mitzvots about dress. They are isolated from the modern world

secular Jews do not believe in god in the Jewish religion but think of themselves as Jewish by birth. They follow a modern way of life and do not study the Torah or attend synagogues .

the importance of the ten commandments is they are a basis for a civilised society, a way for jews to show their faithfulness to god and the covenant. these commandments also protect important values.

A covenant is a life changing way of life between two people. it involves promises of responsibility and faithfulness on both sides. An example of a covenant is moses's covenant with god. This covenant was when god called moses up to mount sinai, there god spoke to moses in the form of a thick cloud. moses was told to go rescue his people from Egypt and in return god would lead them to the promise land.

Jews have four main characteristics about god these include: god is one, god is the creator, god as a lawgiver and god as judge.

The Torah is the first 5 books of the Jewish scriptures, they are believed to have been written by Moses.

The Tanak is the name given to the whole Jewish scripture

Mitzvots are commandments jews must follow, their are 613 in total. It is a sign of belonging to gods chosen people.

Pikuach Nefesh is setting aside certain mitzvots, for the sake of saving a life.

in general jews do not focus to much on the afterlife but on living a good life in this life. There is only one afterlife which is to be in the presence of god. Their is no separate heaven or hell, if you did well in your life olam ha ba will be enjoyed by you but if you didn't do well or lived badly it wont be pleasant.

The mishnah is the collection of teachings. It gives further guidance on how to keep mitzvots in the Torah.

The Talmud is rabbis reflections on the Mishnah , it includes their discussions and commentaries written down. It also often contains stories helping people to understand the Mitzvots.