What is the religion of the orthodox Jew?

Answer 1

(Orthodox) Judaism.

Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.

Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.

Answer 2

Orthodox Judaism is one branch of Judaism. The branches of Judaism are different in the level of their adherence to tradition, dedication to the study of Torah (what Christians call the Old Testament) and Talmud, and their adherence to Biblical laws. Orthodox Jews are the most observant, traditional Jews.

They keep Shabbat (Shabbat is the Jewish sabbath, and lasts from sundown on Friday to when the stars come out Saturday night), which means not doing anything on Shabbat that was a form of work, including writing, planting, sewing, cutting objects, or making fires. They do not drive or turn electric appliances on during Shabbat because they consider it to be "making fire."

They also keep kosher, which means that they observe the Jewish dietary laws about separating milk and meat foods, which types of meat may be eaten, and how animals for meat may be killed.

They usually attend yeshivas or seminaries (Jewish schools for the study of Torah.)

Orthodox Jews also make sure that the clothing they wear is tzanua, meaning decent and modest. Girls will not expose their shoulders, cleavage, or midriff, and will wear skirts at least to the knee. Married women will also wear a scarf over their hair, or a wig. Boys will avoid tight clothing like muscle tanks.

In an Orthodox synagogue (Jewish house of worship), men and women pray separately so they can fully concentrate on their prayers. It is for this reason that when a girl has her bat-mitzvah, she will not read the Torah to the congregation.

In Israel, an Orthodox Jew is called Dati (religious), or Haredi (strictly religious).

Answer 2

Orthodox Jews are Jews who observe and believe in the Torah. There are several hundred thousand Orthodox Jews in America, a similar number in Israel, and smaller numbers in many other countries, especially in Europe and South America.

Answer 3

Orthodox Judaism refers, collectively, to those Jews who follow the Torah as literally as possible. For example, they keep kosher, dress modestly, the men do not talk to women unless they are family, they do not work on the Jewish Sabbath, and they go to Synagogue more than any other sect. On important Jewish holidays they spend several hours in Synagogue. They wear tzitzit (see Numbers 15:37-41) with them wherever they go, and a kipah (skullcap).

Answer 4

It's the strictest form of Judaism, where Orthodox Jews do everything by the book.

Answer 2

All Jews have the same Torah.
Torah-observant Judaism dates back for a few thousand years. Originally it was simply called "Torah" or living by the Torah. Today it has the additional name of Orthodox Judaism. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah as explained in the Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around. Jewish laws are not seen as being irrelevant, inconvenient or outmoded.
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) are recent. They adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree. For example, they might keep kosher only at home but not when eating out.

Answer 5

An Orthodox Jew is one who learns and obeys the Torah and its laws, including believing in the Thirteen Principles of faith which includes that the Torah is God-given and in the coming of Messiah.

Answer 6

All Jews have the same Torah.Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:

Modern challenges for observant Jews

Answer 7

Judaism.

Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also the Related Links.

Link: Types of Jews

Link: Modern challenges for observant Jews

Answer 8

All Jews have the same Torah.Orthodox Jews are those who believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also the Related Links.

Link: Types of Jews

Link: Modern challenges for observant Jews

Answer 9

Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah as explained in the Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a).
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws to a greater or lesser degree.

See also the Related Links.

Link: Types of Jews

Link: What is life like for religious Jews

Link: Why do some Jews not keep Jewish laws

Answer 10

It means you're following ALL the laws of Jewish tradition.