Key Moral Principles In Judaism Flashcards
What is Justice
Refers to the bringing about what is right and what is wrong
Pursuing justice is a sacred duty for Jews.For example in the Torah the Prophet Micah states that God reauires people
” to do justice and to love goodness “
Laws in the Torah give guidance to Jews on how to
Treat the poor and vulnerable to help achieve justice
Jews believe the Torah was sent by God to helpmpeople understand
How to bring about justice in a way that demonstrates mercy
Healing the world is an importsnt concept in Judaism.Involves
Taking actions , to help God’s work in sustaining the world
Many Jews help to heal the world by contributing
To social justice or helping protect the environemnt.For example they might volunteer for a charity such as World Jewish Relief which helps those living in poverty
Some Jews believe healing the world involves more than just doing chsrity work .They believe it involves
Following thr mitzvots and trying to become closer to God
Jews aim to show kindness to others by
Showing positive, caring actions towards all living things
Many of the laws in the Torah give guidance to Jews on how to
Be kind to others
The Torah teaches that Jews should love
Others as they love themselves .”love your fellow as yourself “