Orthodox Judaism: Difference between revisions

Orthodox Judaism therefore advocates observance of the Jewish law, or ''[[Halakha]]'', which is to be [[Posek|interpreted and determined]] according to traditional methods and in adherence to the continuum of received precedent through the ages. It regards the ''halakhic'' system as ultimately grounded in immutable revelation, essentially beyond external and historical influence. More than any theoretical issue, obeying the [[Sabbath]], [[Kashrut|dietary]], [[Tumah and taharah|purity]], and other laws of ''halakha'' is the hallmark of Orthodoxy. This is the half of Judaism that is the man-God relationship. The other half mandates that Jews treat fellow Jews as they would wish to be treated or at a minimum not treat others as they would not wish to be treated. Other key doctrines include belief in a future bodily [[resurrection of the dead]], divine reward and punishment for the righteous and the sinners, the [[Election of Israel]] as a people bound by a [[Mosaic covenant|covenant with God]], and a [[Messiah in Judaism|Messiah]], whose role is to restore [[Judaism]] by enabling the [[Jews|Jewish people]] to observe all [[613 commandments]] through building the [[The Third Temple|Temple in Jerusalem]] and then gathering the [[Jews|Jewish people]] to the [[Land of Israel]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Maimonides |title=Mishneh Torah Sefer Shoftim Hilchos Melochim 11:1 |publisher=Moznaim |isbn=1-885220-28-6 |pages=609–614 |url=https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1188356/jewish/Melachim-uMilchamot-Chapter-11.htm |ref=Maimonedes}}</ref> The Ten Commandments are divided half-half between man and God (5) and man and fellow (5) and one without the other is not Orthodox or more exactly is a downward deviation from Orthodox practice and a violation of Jewish law.

While adhering to traditional beliefs, some aspects of Orthodox Judaism have developed in modern times. These developments occurred as a result of the [[Emancipation of Jews|breakdown of the autonomous Jewish community]] since the 18th century, and was much shaped by a conscious struggle against the pressures of [[secularization]] and rival alternatives. The strictly observant and theologically aware Orthodox are a clear minority amongst all Jews, but there are also some semi- and non-practicing individuals who are officially affiliated, or personally identify, with Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy refers to the belief system, not the practices that well out from the beliefs.