GENERAL PRINCIPLES

I. What Are the Starting or Basic Ideas of Judaism?

The laws and other wisdom presented in the FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES.

II. For What Purpose Were the Jewish People Chosen?

To demonstrate BY EXAMPLE that individual lives and society, based on these laws, would enjoy personal happiness and national success.

III. What Has Happened Over the Centuries to the Basic Ideas and the Chosenness?

Jews have ADDED to the laws profusely or EXCUSED themselves from most. They have FORGOTTEN or DENIED their special mission.

IV. What Should We Do Now?

RETURN to the starting ideas and purpose.