Nature is discussed throughout Jewish literature in a variety of contexts. Many Jewish sources point to nature as a manifestation of godliness on earth, while others describe the importance of caring for our surroundings.
Philosophy refers to the study of questions such as faith, reason, knowledge, and existence. Jewish philosophy encompasses generations of books devoted to such topics, as well as parts of biblical and rabbinic literature that incorporate discussions of these topics among other focuses.
בהיותו מרכיב אנושי בסיסי, לנושא המזון התייחסות רבה בספרות היהודית. מעבר לתיאורי אכילה ובישול שונים המתוארים בסיפורי התנ"ך, ישנן מצוות רבות, עשה ולא-תעשה הקשורות באכילה ובישול. מצוות הכשרות, הקרבת הקורבנות, איסור אכילת חמץ וחובת אכילת מצה בפסח, הפרשת תרומות ומעשרות ועוד.
Health is a value discussed throughout Jewish literature in a variety of contexts.
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