Temas de la tradición judía

Alianza (Brit)

The concept of covenant (brit) is central to Judaism — a binding agreement between God and the Jewish people. Major …

Creación (Bereshit)

The Torah opens with God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh. Jewish thought explores creation …

Justicia (Tzedek)

'Justice, justice shall you pursue' (Deuteronomy 16:20). Tzedek is a fundamental Jewish value encompassing fairness in courts, honest business practices, …

Ley (Torá/Mitzvot)

Jewish law encompasses 613 commandments (mitzvot) in the Torah, plus rabbinic legislation. The mitzvot include 248 positive commandments and 365 …

Misericordia (Rajamim)

God's mercy (rachamim, from rechem — womb) is a core attribute in Jewish theology. The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy (Exodus …

Oración (Tefilá)

Jewish prayer is structured around three daily services: Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon), and Ma'ariv (evening). The central prayer is the …

Redención (Gueulá)

The concept of redemption runs throughout Jewish scripture — from the Exodus from Egypt to the messianic hope of future …

Sábado (Shabat)

The seventh day of rest, observed from Friday sunset to Saturday nightfall. Shabbat commemorates both Creation (Genesis 2:2-3) and the …

Sabiduría (Jojmá)

Wisdom literature in the Tanakh includes Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. 'The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord' …

Santidad (Kedushá)

'Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy' (Leviticus 19:2). Kedushah means set apart for a sacred purpose. …