The proper counterpart for the general English term "faith" - as occurring in the expression "principles of faith" - would be the concept of Emunah in Judaism. It is considered a mitzvah (commandment) to study and understand the law. In normative Judaism, the Torah, and hence Jewish law itself, is unchanging, but interpretation of the law is more open. Traditionally, the practice of Judaism has been devoted to the study of Torah and observance of its laws and commandments. In Rabbinic Judaism, the Torah consists of both the written Torah ( Pentateuch) and a tradition of oral law, much of it later codified in sacred writings (see: Mishna, Talmud). Traditional Judaism maintains that God established a covenant with the Jewish people at Mount Sinai, and revealed his laws and 613 commandments to them in the form of the Written and Oral Torah. Orthodox Judaism stresses a number of core principles in its educational programs, most importantly a belief that there is one single, omniscient, transcendent, non-compound God, who created the universe, and continues to be concerned with its governance. In contrast to traditions such as Christianity which demand a more explicit identification of God, faith in Judaism requires one to honour God through a constant struggle with God's instructions ( Torah) and the practice of their mitzvot. Judaism affirms the existence and uniqueness of God, and stresses performance of deeds or commandments alongside adherence to a strict belief system. Central authority in Judaism is not vested in any one person or group - although the Sanhedrin, the supreme Jewish religious court, would fulfill this role if it were re-established - but rather in Judaism's sacred There is no established formulation of principles of faith that are recognized by all branches of Judaism.
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