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Just the basics

Judaism is the world's oldest monotheistic religion. It also provides the basis for other religions such as Christianity and Islam. Yet even most Jews know very little about it. I will try to cast light on the beliefs and practices of Judaism as well as provide links to sites with relevant content.

This lens reflects a traditional (also know as orthodox) point of view.

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Sites about Judaism

Chabad: Chabad is a Jewish outreach organization with thousands of centers worldwide. Their site has a wealth of information on many Jewish topics.
Judaism 101: An encyclopedia of information about Judaism, Jewish practices, holidays, people and beliefs. For beginners, intermediate or advanced readers.
AskMoses: One of the best sites on the internet of any kind. They have real live Rabbis waiting to chat with you live 24/6 (that is every day except Shabbat). If you have a question about Judaism and are too shy to chat, they have an extensive database of questions and answers.
Kabbalah Online: There are a lot of Kabbalah sites out there. Many of them are just cults or people trying to capitalize on Kabbalah. This site on the other hand, contains hundreds of articles on Kabbalah from true scholars of Kabbalah as well as translations of many primary Kabbalistic texts.

Jewish Holidays

Links to my other lenses on each Jewish holiday

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights. Celebrating the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks. Also celebrating the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem which had been defiled by the Greeks.
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year. Learn about what makes it different then New Years in other cultures.
Yom Kippur: The day of atonement.
Passover: Holiday celebrating the freedom of the Jewish nation from slavery in Egypt.
Shavuot: Known in english as Pentacost, it celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai over 3,300 years ago.

Some Mitzvahs Up Close and Personal

Mezuzah: More than you ever wanted to know about Mezuzahs
Tefillin: Tefillin in depth.
Shofar: Learn about the Shofar and buy one.

Jewish Shopping Online

Buy Shofars: You can find shofars, mezuzahs, and other judaica items from Israel
Mezuzah Store: If you want to get a really great gift for your Jewish friend or relative, consider getting a Mezuzah.

Basic Jewish books

These are books which belong in every Jewish home

Daily Torah Study

Make it part of your daily routine!

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