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Who is Yahweh?

In the Torah, God is called Yahweh (Jehovah in English), the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Shema, the central prayer of Judaism, declares: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One." God is understood as eternal, the source of all creation, and the guide of Jewish history and morality.

God's Attributes in the Torah

• Eternal - Existing beyond time (Exodus 3:14)
• Holy - Set apart and pure (Isaiah 6:3)
• Just - Righteous in judgment (Deuteronomy 32:4)
• Compassionate - Full of mercy (Exodus 34:6)
• Creator - Made all things (Genesis 1:1)

God's Covenant with Israel

A central theme in the Torah is God's covenant (berith) with the Jewish people:

• Covenant with Abraham - promise of descendants and land
• Covenant at Mount Sinai - God gives the Torah and commandments
• Davidic Covenant - establishment of monarchy and eternal dynasty

Key Torah Passages

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)

"I am that I am." (Exodus 3:14 - God's response to Moses)

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is One." (Deuteronomy 6:4 - The Shema)

Worship and Connection

Jews connect with God through: The Shema prayer, Torah study, Mitzvot (commandments), keeping Kosher, observing the Sabbath, and celebrating Jewish holidays.