Jüdische Themen & Motive
Wichtige Themen und Motive in Tora, Talmud und jüdischer Tradition — 10 Themen
Barmherzigkeit (Rachamim)
God's mercy (rachamim, from rechem — womb) is a core attribute in Jewish theology. The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy (Exodus …
Bund (Brit)
The concept of covenant (brit) is central to Judaism — a binding agreement between God and the Jewish people. Major …
Erlösung (Ge'ula)
The concept of redemption runs throughout Jewish scripture — from the Exodus from Egypt to the messianic hope of future …
Gebet (Tefilah)
Jewish prayer is structured around three daily services: Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon), and Ma'ariv (evening). The central prayer is the …
Gerechtigkeit (Zedek)
'Justice, justice shall you pursue' (Deuteronomy 16:20). Tzedek is a fundamental Jewish value encompassing fairness in courts, honest business practices, …
Gesetz (Tora/Mizwot)
Jewish law encompasses 613 commandments (mitzvot) in the Torah, plus rabbinic legislation. The mitzvot include 248 positive commandments and 365 …
Heiligkeit (Keduscha)
'Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy' (Leviticus 19:2). Kedushah means set apart for a sacred purpose. …
Sabbat (Schabbat)
The seventh day of rest, observed from Friday sunset to Saturday nightfall. Shabbat commemorates both Creation (Genesis 2:2-3) and the …
Schöpfung (Bereschit)
The Torah opens with God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh. Jewish thought explores creation …
Weisheit (Chochma)
Wisdom literature in the Tanakh includes Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. 'The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord' …