The covenant between God and the Jewish people, one of the oldest monotheistic religions, rooted in the Torah and Talmudic tradition.
Sacred Text
The Torah (and Talmud)
Origin
c. 2000 BCE, Ancient Near East
Key Teaching
Monotheism, covenant with God, ethical living, and the importance of community.
50
Scriptures
10
Topics
0
Discussions
0
Favorites
Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work.
Deuteronomy 15:10 (Tanakh)
CharityYou shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
Deuteronomy 6:5 (Tanakh)
WorshipTo everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
wisdomBetter is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 (Tanakh)
PatienceCast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit!
Ezekiel 18:31 (Tanakh)
RepentanceHe has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8 (Tanakh)
JusticeThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26 (Tanakh)
PeaceIf I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?
Pirkei Avot 1:14
communityThe world stands on three things: on Torah, on worship, and on acts of loving-kindness.
Pirkei Avot 1:2
virtueIt is not your responsibility to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.
Pirkei Avot 2:16
dutyWho is wise? One who learns from every person. Who is mighty? One who conquers his inclination. Who is rich? One who is happy with his lot. Who is honored? One who honors others.
Pirkei Avot 4:1
wisdomBe exceedingly humble of spirit, for the anticipated end of mortal man is worms.
Pirkei Avot 4:4
humility