Mike’s Rough Guide to Judaism : 13 Principles

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Moses Maimonides, known as Rambam, was a famous medieval rabbi. He formulated these 13 Principles of Faith, which are about as close as Judaism comes to a catechism.Most of the 13 principles have been disputed by Jews at some time or another!

1. G-d exists
2. G-d is one and unique.
3. G-d is incorporeal.
4. G-d is eternal.
5. Prayer is to be directed to G-d alone and to no other.
6. The words of the prophets are true.
7. Moses's prophecies are true, and Moses was the greatest of the prophets.
8. The Written Torah (first 5 books of the Bible) and Oral Torah (teachings now contained in the Talmud and other writings) were given to Moses.
9. There will be no other Torah.
10. G-d knows the thoughts and deeds of men.
11. G-d will reward the good and punish the wicked.
12. The Messiah will come.
13. The dead will be resurrected.

(text from: Judaism 101)