Are human beings different from the rest of nature?
[+] Yes. Humans were made in the image of G-d. This special claim is never mentioned with regard to the rest of nature. Moreover, human are given the role by G-d of ruling over the earth. Humans will thus be held accountable for all of their actions. “The Mishnah’s principal message is that humanity is at the centre of creation, and as the head of all the creatures upon the earth, corresponds to God in heaven, in whose image humanity is made.” – Merriam** Where did we come from, & where are we going? [+] We were made by G-d, and He will reward the righteous and punish the wicked. The righteous are those whose good deeds in the end outweigh their evil deeds, as judged by G-d. [+] Belief in a coming deliverer is an important facet of faith for many–though not all–Jews. This “Messiah” (“anointed one”) will come to liberate the Jewish people, and restore Israel to its intended place before G-d, as a nation which worships and obeys G-d alone, enjoying the status as first among all the nat
