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Vocabulary Preview. Judaism. Orthodox. We love Greek roots! Orthodox is made up of 2 Greek roots Orthos Doxa. Orthos. “right”, “true”, or “straight” Think: Orthodontist- straight teeth. Doxa. “opinion” or “belief” (related to “think”). Sooooo….
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Vocabulary Preview • Judaism
Orthodox • We love Greek roots! • Orthodox is made up of 2 Greek roots • Orthos • Doxa
Orthos • “right”, “true”, or “straight” • Think: Orthodontist- straight teeth
Doxa • “opinion” or “belief” (related to “think”)
Sooooo… • “Orthodox”- “right or true opinion or belief” • Means conforming with or following established or accepted standards
“Orthodox Judaism” • Orthodox Jews believe in following accepted standards, how they have always been. They believe in remaining “true” to the Torah and following its commandments on a “straight” path.
It’s all about the mitzvot. • Orthodox Jews see the mitzvot as a requirement, and they follow all 613.