Talmud

• • It is considered to be the Oral Torah. It was passed down from Rabbi's to students before being written down.
• • It contains systems of laws based on the teachings of the Torah, with explanations on how they should be practiced in daily life.
• • Some Jews believe it was given by God to Moses as the written Torah and is therefore sacred.
• • It gives interpretation of the Torah and includes case studies on how to observe the 613 mitzvot
• • Many Jews study the Talmud as it is believed to be a sacred text and gives an understanding of Jewish belief and practice. The case studies are used to help make decisions on how the 613 mitzvot should be observed today.