Rambam's 13 Principles

Principle 1 — God's Existence

The foundation of all foundations: God exists, and all existence depends on Him.

Principle 2 — God's Unity

God is one — not like a pair, not like a species, but a unique and absolute unity.

Principle 3 — God Has No Body

God is not physical and physical concepts do not apply to Him.

Principle 4 — God is Eternal

God is the first and the last — He preceded everything and will outlast everything.

Principle 5 — Prayer to God Alone

It is fitting to pray to God alone and to no intermediary.

Principle 6 — Prophecy

God communicates with humanity through prophecy.

Principle 7 — Moshe's Prophecy

Moshe Rabbeinu was the greatest of all prophets, before and after him.

Principle 8 — Divine Origin of Torah

The entire Torah was given by God to Moshe.

Principle 9 — Torah is Unchanging

The Torah will not be changed and no other law will come from God.

Principle 10 — God Knows Human Actions

God knows all the deeds of human beings and is not oblivious to them.

Principle 11 — Reward and Punishment

God rewards those who keep the commandments and punishes transgressors.

Principle 12 — The Coming of Mashiach

Belief in and anticipation of the coming of the Messiah.

Principle 13 — Resurrection of the Dead

The dead will be brought back to life when God wills it.