This page is about Judaism. This is one of the five major world religions/belief systems. This is not just because of the number of believers and its history [including the length of history], but also because of connections with other major religions such as Christianity and Islam.

Find information about major figures in Judaism, Judaic history, basic beliefs and concepts, essential texts, particular branches and their beliefs and more.

If you are aware of other, quality links to information about any aspects of Judaism, we would be pleased to hear about them so we can continue to expand this section.

For information on the other major religions, return to the main Religion page. The Other Religions/Beliefs page provides information and links for many other religions, beliefs and religious philosophies as well as further general information.

This page is a work in progress and will be further developed as time permits.

Judaism

• Chanukah
  Information about the Chanukah tradition.

Conservative Judaism

• Basics of Conservative Judaism
  From Suite101. ‘Conservative Judaism has many original principles but was also birthed from a compromise between the two main movements of modern Judaism’.
• Conservative Judaism
  ‘Conservative Jews wish to conserve the traditional elements of Judaism while also allowing for reasonable modernization and rabbinical development’.

• Glossary of Judaism

Hasidic Judaism

• Hasidic Judaism
  ‘Hasidic [or Chasidic] Judaism arose in 12th century Germany as a movement emphasising asceticism and mystical experience born out of love and humility before God’.
• Hasidism.info
  ‘The user-friendly FAQ on Hasidism’.

• Information on Judaism for Kids
  ‘Judaism is the oldest of the world’s four biggest monotheistic religions [religions with only one god]. It’s also the smallest, with only about 12 million followers around the world’. Clearly presented information on all aspects compiled by a school in the UK.
• Introduction to Hasidic Philosophy
  Text and audio.
• Jewish Beliefs
  My Jewish Learning. Theology, Issues, highlighted content, articles, bibliography.
• Jewish Prayers and Blessings
  Listing. From Wikipedia.
• Jewish Religious Movements
  Terminology, modern divisions or denominations, references, links. From Wikipedia. Also check this Jewish Denominations page and also this page on Reform Judaism.
• Jewish Rituals and Practices
  The Mitzvot, The 613 Commandments, Rabbinic law, The Synagogue, Jewish Worship and Prayer, Keeping Kosher. Religion Facts. Articles for each section.
• Judaism
  BBC Religions. Judaism at a Glance, Beliefs, Customs, History, The Holocaust, Holy Days, Ethics, People, Rites, Subdivisions, texts, Worship.
• Judaism [2]
  Overview, origins, history, beliefs, ritual, worship, devotion, symbolism, ethics, morality, community.
• Judaism 101
  ‘Online encyclopedia of Judaism. Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices, customs’.
• Judaism 101 [2]
  ‘Jewish terms, concepts practices, in the hope that everyone, no matter their nationality, faith or personal creed, will find these pages helpful, informative, and spiritually uplifting’.
• Judaism and Jewish Resources
  Extensive, organised in directories, annotated links. Yes, it is up to date.
• Judaism Basics
  Links to articles from About.com. Check the Explore Judaism section at the bottom for further material.
• Judaism Primer
  ‘Learn everything you need to know about Judaism, including information about the religion, Jewish history, scholars and holidays’.
• Judaism Studies
  Introduction, Background, Studies of Religion, links. NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Education website.
• Kabbalah
  Overview, concepts, primary texts, scholarship, criticism, history, references, links. From Wikipedia.

Orthodox Judaism

• Orthodox Judaism
  ‘This article looks at Orthodox Judaism, the Orthodox UK community and the contemporary Jewish scene’. From BBC Religions.
• Orthodox Judaism [2]
  Brief presentation of information with embedded links. From the Jewish Virtual Library.
• Varieties of Orthodox Judaism
  General introduction. Information via either an image map diagram or text links.
• What Orthodox Jews Believe
  ‘Central tenets of Orthodox Judaism’. Brief, point form presentation from Beliefnet.

• Principal Beliefs of Judaism
  Part of ‘The education website of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’.
• The Synagogue
  segregation, service, clothing, sacred items, ceremonies, links, more. BBC Religions.
• Timeline for the History of Judaism
• Judaism and Jewish Resources
  ‘The Internet is rich with Jewish resources. This page shows you the gates to these resources, so that you may go in and explore’.
• What Do Jews Believe ?
  ‘While individual Jews have different views about things like kashrut and halahkah, in general most Jews believe in some form of the following’. From About.com
• What is Judaism ?
  Information through asking questions such as Is it A Religion ?, Is it A Race ?, … .
• What is Kabbalah ?
  ‘For thousands of years, the great Kabbalistic sages have taught that every human being is born with the potential for greatness. Kabbalah is the means for activating that potential. Kabbalah has always been meant to be used, not just learned. Its purpose is to bring clarity, understanding, and freedom to our lives’.
• Worship Rituals in Judaism
  ‘These articles focus on worship and rituals in Judaism, such as kaparot, havdalah, mezuzot and more’.

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Religious Texts

General Sites

• Jewish Sacred Texts
  Articles on the Tanakh, Torah, Talmud, Midrash, Responsa, Zohar.
• Judaism Texts
  ‘Tanakh, Talmud, Haggada, Kabbalah, Midrash, Haggadah’. Links to sites about/containing these.
• Jewish Texts
  ‘Written works by which Rabbinic Judaism, or at least organized religious groups within it, have defined their religious philosophy or their religious practice’. From Wikipedia.
• Rabbinic Literature
  Mishnaic literature, The Midrash, later works, Meforshim, bibliography, links. From Wikipedia.
• Kabbalah : Primary Texts
  The Torah, textual antiquity, primary texts, references. From Wikipedia.
• The Bible Quiz
  ‘The Bible Quiz is based on the literal meaning of the actual Bible verses. Answers to selected questions will therefore differ from what many students learned based upon various commentaries. It is the old testament which also fits here under Judaism’.

The Talmud

• Introduction To The Talmud For The Novice
  Rabbi M Taub.
• Oral Torah : The Talmud
  Judaism 101 presentation.
• Talmud
  History, structure, Bavli & Yerushalmi, language, printing, commentary, study, role in Judaism, Attacks on the Talmud, translations, references, links. From Wikipedia.
• The Babylonian Talmud
  Translated, Michael L Rodkinson. Descriptor, links to relevant sections.
• The Talmud
  BBC Religion.

The Torah

• Judaism 101 - Torah
  The written Torah, the Scrolls, the Old Torah, more. Information, extensive embedded links.
• Torah
  Use links in the left hand column to gain an insight into Judaism. Excerpts from the Torah.
• Torah [2]
  Meaning and names, authorship, structure, Toraj and Judaism, Torah in other religions, references, links. From Wikipedia.
• What is the Torah ?
  BBC Religions.

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Other Information

• Ask Moses
  ‘Is the world’s first internet site to provide 24/6, live, real-time, one-on-one interaction between a full-time staff of rabbis and scholars on one end, and people of every possible age, background and affiliation on the other for spiritual exploration into Jewish values, teachings and insights’.
• Chabad
  Magazine, calendar, Jewish holidays, Judaism 101, spirituality, separate Kids Zone, knowledge base, audio & video, more on this extensive site.
• Jewish Australia
  Covers everything linked with Jewish Australia from Yiddish to Fun & Games and links.
• Jewish Internet Guide
  54 directories include everything from religion to Jewish fonts.
• Kashrut 101
  Jewish dietary laws.
• Rosh Hashanah
  What it is, why celebrated. Links.
• Template for Jewish Life
  Simple listing covering stages, processes, responsibilities, more. Links to further information for each. From Wikipedia. Also check this Jewish Life Cycle Rituals page.
• Zionism
  Terminology, organisation, beliefs, history, opposition to, non-Jewish support, types of Zionism, references, links. From Wikipedia.

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