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All the hundreds of mitzvoth (commands), principles and beliefs of the Torah.
See the highlighted Related Links below, for full detail on these.The basic beliefs of Judaism
Orthodox Jews believe that Jews must follow halakha (Jewish law).
Non-Orthodox Jews generally regard most of halakha as custom, rather than law.
But in either case, halakha is vitally important to Jews. It's a code of ethics that cover every aspect of Jewish life.
Religious Jews live by the Torah, by obeying its commands and beliefs. There are hundreds of examples.
The laws have various reasons. Some (such as the Passover) serve to reenact or remember events of our history.
Some (such as saying the Shema-prayer) serve to reiterate our belief in God.
Some of the laws (such as those of ritual purity and kosher food) serve to sanctify us.
Some (such as the laws of torts) serve to maintain an orderly and just society.
Some (such as the law against breaking a vow) serve to prevent bad character traits.
Some (such as the command to offer help) serve to engender good character traits.
And all of the commands serve to subjugate us to God's will (especially those commands for which no explanation is easily apparent).
Some examples of the commands:
Putting on Tefillin (a.k.a. phylacteries) in the morning
The sukkah-booth during Sukkot
Avoiding leavened products in Passover
Not eating on Yom Kippur
Not working on the Shabbat
Paying workers on time
Marital rights for one's wife
The Ten Commandments
Counting the days of the Omer
Returning lost objects when feasible
Wearing the tzitzith-garment
Learning Torah
Marrying and having children
Educating one's children in Judaism
Giving tzedakah (charity)
Honoring one's parents
And many more.
Note that the Torah "as is" isn't exactly what Judaism observes. Rather, It's the Torah together with the details provided in the Talmud, which is the Oral Law that was handed down together with the laws of Moses. Otherwise, the verses of the Torah often lack enough detail to be fulfilled as is.
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What are the differences between duties and superogatories in the criminal justice system?
Superogatories are actions that are commendable, but are not required. Duties are required and assigned actions.
What were some of Hitler's duties?
Killin' Jews and being prez.
What are the required duties of every citizen?
Pay taxes
What are the duties and responsibilities required to be a photographer?
To take amazing pictures.
What sanitary practice was required of JEWS before eating?
Is required, not "was". Washing of hands.
Is there a special form that is required to create a delegation of duties?
Yec, ethics
What symbols were Jews required to display?
the star of david
What were all Jews required to wear during World War 2?
A yellow star that indicates they are Jews.
What were Jews six years and older required to wear on their clothes to set them apart from the non-Jews?
Hats
What happened to officers who refused to kill Jews in Holocaust?
They were usually given the opportunity to opt out of duties like that.
What are the required duties of the president?
one duty is to report to congress once a year
What do Jews wear at the western wall?
Modest clothing for women is required. Men are required to cover their heads.
