Why is it important to study the Torah?

According to Rabbinic Judaism, the study is ideally done for the purpose of the mitzvah (“commandment”) of Torah study itself. This practice is present to an extent in all religious branches of Judaism and is considered of paramount importance among religious Jews.

Can a Gentile study Torah?

According to Rabbi Meir, a gentile who studies the Torah (for the limited purpose of finding out about the Seven Laws of Noah) is as great as the High Priest.

What is the oldest Torah?

The Bologna Torah Scroll
The Bologna Torah Scroll (also known as the University of Bologna Torah Scroll, circa 1155-1225CE) is the world’s oldest complete extant Torah scroll. The scroll contains the full text of the five Books of Moses in Hebrew and is kosher. The scroll was returned to the Biella Synagogue during a ceremony on March 6, 2016.

What are some of the most important quotes from the Torah?

One of the most important quotes from the Torah is found in Deut. 6:4–7. It says the following: Hear, O israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.

How many commandments are there in the Torah?

The Torah includes more than 600 commandments, or instructions, from God. Jews consider all commandments in the Torah important but focus on the 10 most significant called the Ten Commandments.

What are some interesting facts about the Torah?

Fast Facts: The Torah 1 The Torah is made up of the first five books of the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible. It describes the creation of the world and the early history of the Israelites. 2 The first full draft of the Torah is believed to have been completed in the 7th or 6th century BCE. 3 The Torah consists of 304,805 Hebrew letters.

What language is the Torah written in?

The Torah is written in Hebrew, the oldest of Jewish languages. It is also known as Torat Moshe, the Law of Moses. The Torah is the first section or first five books of the Jewish bible. However,…