Jewish . . .?
Q. Do people that are jewish celebrate holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Asked by Nonickname - Wed Sep 26 01:04:07 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's hard to ask what "Jewish people" do because there is a wide range in Judaism. It's like asking what "Christians" do. Having said that... I am a Reform Jew. Every Reform (and conservative) Jew I know celebrates Thanksgiving in some way. Most Orthodox Jews do not, as they usually celebrate only religious holidays. There are many American Jews (again, not Orthodox for sure) who celebrate the cultural aspects of Easter and Christmas - dying eggs, Santa, tree, presents) usually so that their children do not feel deprived of the holidays. It's hard to be a Jewish kid in a Christian world sometimes, especially around holidays with some fun traditions. Jews do not, however, celebrated the religious aspects of either holiday (unless… [cont.]
Answered by Debbie - Wed Sep 26 11:57:14 2007
Q. Do people that are jewish celebrate holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Asked by Nonickname - Wed Sep 26 01:04:07 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's hard to ask what "Jewish people" do because there is a wide range in Judaism. It's like asking what "Christians" do. Having said that... I am a Reform Jew. Every Reform (and conservative) Jew I know celebrates Thanksgiving in some way. Most Orthodox Jews do not, as they usually celebrate only religious holidays. There are many American Jews (again, not Orthodox for sure) who celebrate the cultural aspects of Easter and Christmas - dying eggs, Santa, tree, presents) usually so that their children do not feel deprived of the holidays. It's hard to be a Jewish kid in a Christian world sometimes, especially around holidays with some fun traditions. Jews do not, however, celebrated the religious aspects of either holiday (unless… [cont.]
Answered by Debbie - Wed Sep 26 11:57:14 2007
Where did the Jewish belief system start?
Q. I have to do a project for History, and I cant find where the Jewish belief system started anywhere. Ive been looking for 20 minutes. I know that it was founded by Abraham,Isaac and Jacob in Circa 2000 B.C. Any other info about the Jewish belief system would be helpful as well.
Asked by Jessica - Sun Oct 26 12:48:40 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Judaism began with Abraham--the first Jew. He lived in what is now modern-day Iraq. Later in his life, he migrated to the Promised Land, which is Israel.
Answered by kismet - Sun Oct 26 12:57:26 2008
Q. I have to do a project for History, and I cant find where the Jewish belief system started anywhere. Ive been looking for 20 minutes. I know that it was founded by Abraham,Isaac and Jacob in Circa 2000 B.C. Any other info about the Jewish belief system would be helpful as well.
Asked by Jessica - Sun Oct 26 12:48:40 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Judaism began with Abraham--the first Jew. He lived in what is now modern-day Iraq. Later in his life, he migrated to the Promised Land, which is Israel.
Answered by kismet - Sun Oct 26 12:57:26 2008
Have any Orthodox Jewish families buried an empty coffin because their child converted?
Q. One potentially scary deterrent for Jewish people to accept Jesus, or Yeshua, as their Messiah has been the assertion that in some families, particularly Orthodox Jewish families, that convert would no longer be considered Jewish--and in extreme cases, no longer considered alive. I've heard more as rumor than anything else, that some Jewish families would bury an empty coffin to recognize that their son or daughter had "died." Is there any shred of evidence to support this? Has it ever really happened?
Asked by srhamm - Fri Jul 24 09:29:58 2009 - - 5 Answers - 2 Comments
A. I've heard that some will say Kaddish (the prayer of mourning) if a child leaves the orthodox community (not necessarily converting to a different religion. As someone mentioned before, you cannot convert out of Judaism). I do know what you are talking about, I have heard it too, but I haven't heard about the burial thing. I think that it is only in some very religious communities, not the ones that you see every day on the street, although I have never asked any of the orthodox people that I know.
Answered by unknown - Sat Jul 25 19:58:40 2009
Q. One potentially scary deterrent for Jewish people to accept Jesus, or Yeshua, as their Messiah has been the assertion that in some families, particularly Orthodox Jewish families, that convert would no longer be considered Jewish--and in extreme cases, no longer considered alive. I've heard more as rumor than anything else, that some Jewish families would bury an empty coffin to recognize that their son or daughter had "died." Is there any shred of evidence to support this? Has it ever really happened?
Asked by srhamm - Fri Jul 24 09:29:58 2009 - - 5 Answers - 2 Comments
A. I've heard that some will say Kaddish (the prayer of mourning) if a child leaves the orthodox community (not necessarily converting to a different religion. As someone mentioned before, you cannot convert out of Judaism). I do know what you are talking about, I have heard it too, but I haven't heard about the burial thing. I think that it is only in some very religious communities, not the ones that you see every day on the street, although I have never asked any of the orthodox people that I know.
Answered by unknown - Sat Jul 25 19:58:40 2009
Are Orthodox Jewish communities usually welcoming of secular Jews who want to start being religious?
Q. Are Orthodox Jewish communities usually welcoming of Jews who come from secular families but who want to become Orthodox? How do the attitudes about this differ between the modern Orthodox communities and the Chassidic communities?
Asked by Greta - Fri Aug 29 01:13:39 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As I was a conservative at one time and my husband and I decided it was time to become more informed, more knowledgable, and learn more of our roots and Judaism, we decided to move to the Orthodox community. They were the most "open-armed" people we have ever encountered. This was 8 years ago. They opened their homes to us, brought meals to us, we learned more about Judaism, and have never felt more like belonging to a group of people before. Now, bear in mind, this is my opinion. I am now a Shomer Shabbat Jew, take my religion very seriously, keep kosher, attend shul all the time, belong to learning groups and have become a Mashgiach in my community. (I am one of six woman in the U.S. to have the Mashgiach status) We couldn't… [cont.]
Answered by DiDi Dvora J - Fri Aug 29 10:18:53 2008
Q. Are Orthodox Jewish communities usually welcoming of Jews who come from secular families but who want to become Orthodox? How do the attitudes about this differ between the modern Orthodox communities and the Chassidic communities?
Asked by Greta - Fri Aug 29 01:13:39 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As I was a conservative at one time and my husband and I decided it was time to become more informed, more knowledgable, and learn more of our roots and Judaism, we decided to move to the Orthodox community. They were the most "open-armed" people we have ever encountered. This was 8 years ago. They opened their homes to us, brought meals to us, we learned more about Judaism, and have never felt more like belonging to a group of people before. Now, bear in mind, this is my opinion. I am now a Shomer Shabbat Jew, take my religion very seriously, keep kosher, attend shul all the time, belong to learning groups and have become a Mashgiach in my community. (I am one of six woman in the U.S. to have the Mashgiach status) We couldn't… [cont.]
Answered by DiDi Dvora J - Fri Aug 29 10:18:53 2008
What do Jewish women wear during the worship?
Q. It's hard to recognize Jewish women today. I only recognize Jewish men because of their black attire and hats as well as dreadlocks while worshiping. How can you know that a woman is Jewish in her worship attire?
Asked by Riisu K - Wed Jan 14 07:52:36 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is no "worship wear". orthodox Jewish men wear the suits and hats and orthodox women (married) cover their hair, wear long skirts and long sleeve shirts that cover the shoulders. but this is everyday clothes for the orthodox. most Jews, such as myself, dress like everyone else. we cover up to to to pray at the synagogue, but its out of respect...not "worship attire"
Answered by Einav - Wed Jan 14 08:02:41 2009
Q. It's hard to recognize Jewish women today. I only recognize Jewish men because of their black attire and hats as well as dreadlocks while worshiping. How can you know that a woman is Jewish in her worship attire?
Asked by Riisu K - Wed Jan 14 07:52:36 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is no "worship wear". orthodox Jewish men wear the suits and hats and orthodox women (married) cover their hair, wear long skirts and long sleeve shirts that cover the shoulders. but this is everyday clothes for the orthodox. most Jews, such as myself, dress like everyone else. we cover up to to to pray at the synagogue, but its out of respect...not "worship attire"
Answered by Einav - Wed Jan 14 08:02:41 2009
What was the jewish celebration of pentecost all about?
Q. So, im doing an assignment at school and it asks what was the jewish celebration of pentecost all about? i know most of it but i need to know more about it to fully understand what im going to write down.
Asked by Gracie - Sun Sep 13 20:32:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pentecost is a Christian name :) I think you mean our festival Shavuot - here's some info for you: The Torah was given by G d to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai more than 3300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G d's gift and G d "re-gives" the Torah. The word Shavuot means "weeks." It marks the completion of the seven week counting period between Passover and Shavuot. The giving of the Torah was a far-reaching spiritual event one that touched the essence of the Jewish soul for all times. Our Sages have compared it to a wedding between G d and the Jewish people. Shavuot also means oath and on this day G d swore eternal devotion to us, and we in turn pledged everlasting loyalty to Him. On this… [cont.]
Answered by Kosher NinjaChick JPA - Tue Sep 15 17:08:44 2009
Q. So, im doing an assignment at school and it asks what was the jewish celebration of pentecost all about? i know most of it but i need to know more about it to fully understand what im going to write down.
Asked by Gracie - Sun Sep 13 20:32:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pentecost is a Christian name :) I think you mean our festival Shavuot - here's some info for you: The Torah was given by G d to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai more than 3300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G d's gift and G d "re-gives" the Torah. The word Shavuot means "weeks." It marks the completion of the seven week counting period between Passover and Shavuot. The giving of the Torah was a far-reaching spiritual event one that touched the essence of the Jewish soul for all times. Our Sages have compared it to a wedding between G d and the Jewish people. Shavuot also means oath and on this day G d swore eternal devotion to us, and we in turn pledged everlasting loyalty to Him. On this… [cont.]
Answered by Kosher NinjaChick JPA - Tue Sep 15 17:08:44 2009
What is the Jewish Commandment to educate young people in Judaism?
Q. Is there a specific Jewish Commandment (one of the 613) that says that Jews shall educate their young in the ways of Judaism. If so what is the number and text?
Asked by hkwood21 - Tue Apr 14 02:11:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deu 6:3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey. Deu 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: Deu 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Deu 6:6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: Deu 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deu 6:8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign… [cont.]
Answered by worshipflheart - Tue Apr 14 02:18:28 2009
Q. Is there a specific Jewish Commandment (one of the 613) that says that Jews shall educate their young in the ways of Judaism. If so what is the number and text?
Asked by hkwood21 - Tue Apr 14 02:11:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deu 6:3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey. Deu 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: Deu 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Deu 6:6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: Deu 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deu 6:8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign… [cont.]
Answered by worshipflheart - Tue Apr 14 02:18:28 2009
What is the Jewish equivalent to the Christian holy sacraments?
Q. For example, if you are not confirmed into Christianity, you are not technically Christian. Is there a Jewish confirmation as well? Do you have to have a bar mitzvah?
Asked by -Liz - Sun Sep 20 09:45:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In general, not really. Jews do NOT have any rituals that are regarded "as imparting divine grace." Converts need to have a circumcision (if they're male), and immerse in the Mikvah. They do not need a Bar Mitzvah. A Bar Mitzvah is just a ceremony celebrating the fact that the boy is a legal adult acc Jewish Law, and therefore is now able to do Mitzvot, and is responsible for his actions.
Answered by Steven - Sun Sep 20 22:46:35 2009
Q. For example, if you are not confirmed into Christianity, you are not technically Christian. Is there a Jewish confirmation as well? Do you have to have a bar mitzvah?
Asked by -Liz - Sun Sep 20 09:45:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In general, not really. Jews do NOT have any rituals that are regarded "as imparting divine grace." Converts need to have a circumcision (if they're male), and immerse in the Mikvah. They do not need a Bar Mitzvah. A Bar Mitzvah is just a ceremony celebrating the fact that the boy is a legal adult acc Jewish Law, and therefore is now able to do Mitzvot, and is responsible for his actions.
Answered by Steven - Sun Sep 20 22:46:35 2009
What is the percentage of Jewish people in Freemansonry?
Q. I am just wondering because I have read that most of them are jewish. Is it true? I am just curious. Is there any estimates what kind of people does the Freemasonry consist of?
Asked by Mick - Mon Oct 20 21:32:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe the overwhelming majority of Freemasons are Christian. I belong to one of the biggest Jewish lodges in Philadelphia and even there my lodge is at least half-Christian. Most lodges don't have any Jews at all.
Answered by locke_nyc - Tue Oct 21 13:53:28 2008
Q. I am just wondering because I have read that most of them are jewish. Is it true? I am just curious. Is there any estimates what kind of people does the Freemasonry consist of?
Asked by Mick - Mon Oct 20 21:32:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe the overwhelming majority of Freemasons are Christian. I belong to one of the biggest Jewish lodges in Philadelphia and even there my lodge is at least half-Christian. Most lodges don't have any Jews at all.
Answered by locke_nyc - Tue Oct 21 13:53:28 2008
Why is the Jewish maternal line important as oppose to the paternal line when determining a person as a Jew?
Q. I am curious to know why in traditional Judaism the Jewish maternal line of determines/makes a person Jewish as oppose to the paternal line. Is it become they view the maternal line as being stronger?
Asked by HASV - Mon Dec 15 20:16:12 2008 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments
A. When looking in the Bible, Luke begins reckoning the genealogy through Jesus maternal line, while Matthew continues with the paternal line. the table in Matthew gives the genealogy of Joseph and exhibits him as heir to the throne of David, while the table in Luke gives the genealogy of Mary and shows Jesus to be the ACTUAL son of David. . . . Jesus, according to Luke, is grandson of Heli, Mary s father, and thus a lineal descendant of David. . . . In the genealogy as given in Matthew, . The apostle Paul, in arguing that the Jews were mistaken in their pride of fleshly descent and in relying on the works of the Law to find favor with God, said: For he is not a Jew who is one on the outside, nor is circumcision that which is on the… [cont.]
Answered by goshine2 - Mon Dec 15 21:54:01 2008
Q. I am curious to know why in traditional Judaism the Jewish maternal line of determines/makes a person Jewish as oppose to the paternal line. Is it become they view the maternal line as being stronger?
Asked by HASV - Mon Dec 15 20:16:12 2008 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments
A. When looking in the Bible, Luke begins reckoning the genealogy through Jesus maternal line, while Matthew continues with the paternal line. the table in Matthew gives the genealogy of Joseph and exhibits him as heir to the throne of David, while the table in Luke gives the genealogy of Mary and shows Jesus to be the ACTUAL son of David. . . . Jesus, according to Luke, is grandson of Heli, Mary s father, and thus a lineal descendant of David. . . . In the genealogy as given in Matthew, . The apostle Paul, in arguing that the Jews were mistaken in their pride of fleshly descent and in relying on the works of the Law to find favor with God, said: For he is not a Jew who is one on the outside, nor is circumcision that which is on the… [cont.]
Answered by goshine2 - Mon Dec 15 21:54:01 2008
Is Judaism any different then being Jewish and if so, what are the differences?
Q. I'm doing a project on Israel and I've noticed there's Judaism and Jewish.. Are there differences, and if so, what are they?
Asked by MelThrills - Sun Apr 26 19:18:21 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are seven tribes of Jews, from which all of today's Jews are descendents There are at least two major cultural groups: Ashkenazim and Sephardic (depending on where they migrated to into Europe) Additionally, there a Jews divided by where they live, Polish Jews, Israelis, New York Jews, etc Then there are the Jews who celebrate their culture in different ways, Orthodox, Reform, etc... Being a culture thats been around a VERY long time, there are now many different divisions. There are Jews born into the religion (orthodox) instead of converting like myself. They will not eat pork or allow pork products (pig heart transplants, etc) into their body. You will notice some wear the Yamakas (hats) and have trensels (those curly long… [cont.]
Answered by Alph F mm - Tue Apr 28 18:09:40 2009
Q. I'm doing a project on Israel and I've noticed there's Judaism and Jewish.. Are there differences, and if so, what are they?
Asked by MelThrills - Sun Apr 26 19:18:21 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are seven tribes of Jews, from which all of today's Jews are descendents There are at least two major cultural groups: Ashkenazim and Sephardic (depending on where they migrated to into Europe) Additionally, there a Jews divided by where they live, Polish Jews, Israelis, New York Jews, etc Then there are the Jews who celebrate their culture in different ways, Orthodox, Reform, etc... Being a culture thats been around a VERY long time, there are now many different divisions. There are Jews born into the religion (orthodox) instead of converting like myself. They will not eat pork or allow pork products (pig heart transplants, etc) into their body. You will notice some wear the Yamakas (hats) and have trensels (those curly long… [cont.]
Answered by Alph F mm - Tue Apr 28 18:09:40 2009
How can I find out about what Jewish people believe?
Q. Would anyone (particularly Jewish people) be able to point me to some credible websites and books that can help me learn what Jewish people believe. Specifically, I am interested in their interpretation of the early books of the Bible (Genesis in particular.) I'd like to learn more about this faith and I don't know any Jewish people personally to ask. Thanks in advance.
Asked by Aussiemum - Fri Nov 14 07:35:43 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. These sites can give you basic rundowns: If you are looking for specific interpretations of specific verses, you can get Rashi's commentaries right along with the verses here: In the upper right of every chapter under the title there is a link that says "Show Rashi's commentary"
Answered by Phoenix - under the pear tree - Fri Nov 14 09:36:30 2008
Q. Would anyone (particularly Jewish people) be able to point me to some credible websites and books that can help me learn what Jewish people believe. Specifically, I am interested in their interpretation of the early books of the Bible (Genesis in particular.) I'd like to learn more about this faith and I don't know any Jewish people personally to ask. Thanks in advance.
Asked by Aussiemum - Fri Nov 14 07:35:43 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. These sites can give you basic rundowns: If you are looking for specific interpretations of specific verses, you can get Rashi's commentaries right along with the verses here: In the upper right of every chapter under the title there is a link that says "Show Rashi's commentary"
Answered by Phoenix - under the pear tree - Fri Nov 14 09:36:30 2008
What happened to the non-Jewish spouses of Jews in the Holocaust?
Q. If they weren't Jewish did the Nazi regime leave them alone? Did they accompany their spouses to wherever they were sent? Did they have some other fate? If they elected to do so, could they have followed their Jewish spouses wherever they were sent? Cite your sources.
Asked by Zudit L - Thu Jun 25 17:01:29 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When the Nazi's came to power in '36 they passed laws against Jews. Non Jews were not allowed to hire Jews and vice-versa. Jewish professionals, like doctors were unable to practice and non Jews were not allowed to be married or marry Jews. Therefore according to the mind of these monsters there were no non-Jews married to Jews when they began the round ups.
Answered by Damien D - Thu Jun 25 17:55:52 2009
Q. If they weren't Jewish did the Nazi regime leave them alone? Did they accompany their spouses to wherever they were sent? Did they have some other fate? If they elected to do so, could they have followed their Jewish spouses wherever they were sent? Cite your sources.
Asked by Zudit L - Thu Jun 25 17:01:29 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When the Nazi's came to power in '36 they passed laws against Jews. Non Jews were not allowed to hire Jews and vice-versa. Jewish professionals, like doctors were unable to practice and non Jews were not allowed to be married or marry Jews. Therefore according to the mind of these monsters there were no non-Jews married to Jews when they began the round ups.
Answered by Damien D - Thu Jun 25 17:55:52 2009
Can you distinguish the difference between the entire Jewish population and the Zionists?
Q. Just like in Nazi Germany where there were many who opposed the dessication of the Jewish population, there are Jews who desperately disagree with the Zionist agenda. In fact, the very religious Jews believe that Zionism is not Jewish at all. So please understand that Zionism is an offshoot of Judeism, but it is NOT Jewish
Asked by oopily gap - Sun Jan 18 08:50:45 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Quite so, the zionist are making war and are the root cause here. The Jewish population is not, it's just like anybody else who thinks of this as right or wrong, there's no correlation with religion.
Answered by Minona - Sun Jan 18 09:26:58 2009
Q. Just like in Nazi Germany where there were many who opposed the dessication of the Jewish population, there are Jews who desperately disagree with the Zionist agenda. In fact, the very religious Jews believe that Zionism is not Jewish at all. So please understand that Zionism is an offshoot of Judeism, but it is NOT Jewish
Asked by oopily gap - Sun Jan 18 08:50:45 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Quite so, the zionist are making war and are the root cause here. The Jewish population is not, it's just like anybody else who thinks of this as right or wrong, there's no correlation with religion.
Answered by Minona - Sun Jan 18 09:26:58 2009
How important is it to believe in other Jewish Zombies?
Q. Is only one of the Jewish zombies capable of giving you salvation? Do you have to believe in all of them? Can you believe one, but think that, for example lazarus was made up? Are there any other Jewish Zombies? What is the secret behind Jewish Zombies that make them NOT crave brains like the regular zombies?
Asked by pab - Fri Feb 27 16:44:53 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Brains aren't kosher. Like vegetarian zombies, Jewish zombies crave grains...
Answered by Adam S. - Fri Feb 27 16:50:04 2009
Q. Is only one of the Jewish zombies capable of giving you salvation? Do you have to believe in all of them? Can you believe one, but think that, for example lazarus was made up? Are there any other Jewish Zombies? What is the secret behind Jewish Zombies that make them NOT crave brains like the regular zombies?
Asked by pab - Fri Feb 27 16:44:53 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Brains aren't kosher. Like vegetarian zombies, Jewish zombies crave grains...
Answered by Adam S. - Fri Feb 27 16:50:04 2009
What are the different ways in which the Sabbath is observed in jewish homes and the synagogue?
Q. I especially want to know about orthodox, sephardi and ashkenazi celebrations. Any other celebrations that also happen in the synagogue lik Bar mitzvahs would be useful too. Ooh, and if there are any differences between jewish and non-jewish countries that would be great to know. Sorry about the whole 20Q thing lol xo
Asked by Gemma W - Fri Apr 3 08:28:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Jewish way of life, as expressed through the 613 Commandments, is to be observed in all daily situations but its two foci are the Synagogue and the home. The sages applied to both of them Ezekiel's phrase mikdash me'at (11:16), "a minor sanctuary," and the home was seen as perpetuating some of the traditions of the ancient Temple, the Sabbath Candles recalling the Temple Menorah and the dining table the Altar. The Jewish home is permeated with sanctity when the Jewish Family lives according to Jewish values and tradition. Symbols of Judaism characterize the Jewish home, starting with the Mezuzah on each doorpost. Jewish homes usually had a charity box in which money was placed for the poor. Also prominent were the ritual objects for… [cont.]
Answered by Peaches - Fri Apr 3 08:43:29 2009
Q. I especially want to know about orthodox, sephardi and ashkenazi celebrations. Any other celebrations that also happen in the synagogue lik Bar mitzvahs would be useful too. Ooh, and if there are any differences between jewish and non-jewish countries that would be great to know. Sorry about the whole 20Q thing lol xo
Asked by Gemma W - Fri Apr 3 08:28:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Jewish way of life, as expressed through the 613 Commandments, is to be observed in all daily situations but its two foci are the Synagogue and the home. The sages applied to both of them Ezekiel's phrase mikdash me'at (11:16), "a minor sanctuary," and the home was seen as perpetuating some of the traditions of the ancient Temple, the Sabbath Candles recalling the Temple Menorah and the dining table the Altar. The Jewish home is permeated with sanctity when the Jewish Family lives according to Jewish values and tradition. Symbols of Judaism characterize the Jewish home, starting with the Mezuzah on each doorpost. Jewish homes usually had a charity box in which money was placed for the poor. Also prominent were the ritual objects for… [cont.]
Answered by Peaches - Fri Apr 3 08:43:29 2009
Why is my Jewish friend so offended at the gift we bought her?
Q. We thought that since she's Jewish, she would like to see her roots. She has never been in Israel, so we bought her a plane ticket. We would have gotten her a round trip, but that would have been too expensive.
Asked by Mary M - Tue Feb 3 16:38:23 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. answer: because she recognizes passive-bigotry and trolls making up stories for kicks. Those that use bigotry for kicks are sad and pathetic.
Answered by Convert Ruth Asher - Tue Feb 3 16:44:55 2009
Q. We thought that since she's Jewish, she would like to see her roots. She has never been in Israel, so we bought her a plane ticket. We would have gotten her a round trip, but that would have been too expensive.
Asked by Mary M - Tue Feb 3 16:38:23 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. answer: because she recognizes passive-bigotry and trolls making up stories for kicks. Those that use bigotry for kicks are sad and pathetic.
Answered by Convert Ruth Asher - Tue Feb 3 16:44:55 2009
Why have the Jewish people been so persecuted throughout history?
Q. It seems that the Jewish people have been a very persecuted people all throughout time. From pogroms to the the Inquisition to the Holocaust to skin heads, all over the world, throughout history, Jews have been persecuted by various groups of people. Of course, many groups have been persecuted, but Jews seem to have been a special target. I am wondering if anyone has any theories about this.
Asked by sugnim - Thu Oct 8 11:00:52 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best discussion I've found on this is here: Some people will say it's about money, but clearly that can't be it. Jews have more often than not been terribly poor - for example in Russia and Poland. Yet still we were persecuted. Also:As soon as the persecution is in any way limited to Jews it is no longer based upon economics, because at no time in history were Jews the only wealthy people. As soon as the hater decides to single out wealthy Jews and ignore wealthy non-Jews, economics no longer can be the cause for his hatred. People also refer to 'jewish power', but: If there is any truth to the mad notion that "Jews control governments" why couldn t the Jews get even one country to accept the refugees who were struggling to… [cont.]
Answered by Kosher NinjaChick JPA - Thu Oct 8 11:15:31 2009
Q. It seems that the Jewish people have been a very persecuted people all throughout time. From pogroms to the the Inquisition to the Holocaust to skin heads, all over the world, throughout history, Jews have been persecuted by various groups of people. Of course, many groups have been persecuted, but Jews seem to have been a special target. I am wondering if anyone has any theories about this.
Asked by sugnim - Thu Oct 8 11:00:52 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best discussion I've found on this is here: Some people will say it's about money, but clearly that can't be it. Jews have more often than not been terribly poor - for example in Russia and Poland. Yet still we were persecuted. Also:As soon as the persecution is in any way limited to Jews it is no longer based upon economics, because at no time in history were Jews the only wealthy people. As soon as the hater decides to single out wealthy Jews and ignore wealthy non-Jews, economics no longer can be the cause for his hatred. People also refer to 'jewish power', but: If there is any truth to the mad notion that "Jews control governments" why couldn t the Jews get even one country to accept the refugees who were struggling to… [cont.]
Answered by Kosher NinjaChick JPA - Thu Oct 8 11:15:31 2009
Is the child of a Jewish mother but a non-Jewish father considered fully Jewish?
Q. My best friend has a Jewish mother, and a Swedish immigrant father who's a gentile. My friend wasn't raised very religious at all and her father never converted to Judaism, but she's become interested herself in Orthodox Judaism. I was just wondering would she be considered fully Jewish and could just start practicing Orthodox Judaism if she wanted without any type of conversion?
Asked by Sandra - Thu Jan 8 02:48:36 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In Judaism your religion is determined by your mother not father, so your friend is completely 100% Jewish. The reason why it's this way and not through the father is because it is always definite who the mother is but the father is always questionable.
Answered by jades - Thu Jan 8 17:47:36 2009
Q. My best friend has a Jewish mother, and a Swedish immigrant father who's a gentile. My friend wasn't raised very religious at all and her father never converted to Judaism, but she's become interested herself in Orthodox Judaism. I was just wondering would she be considered fully Jewish and could just start practicing Orthodox Judaism if she wanted without any type of conversion?
Asked by Sandra - Thu Jan 8 02:48:36 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In Judaism your religion is determined by your mother not father, so your friend is completely 100% Jewish. The reason why it's this way and not through the father is because it is always definite who the mother is but the father is always questionable.
Answered by jades - Thu Jan 8 17:47:36 2009
What is the best place to meet Jewish single girls in Chicago?
Q. I am a 39-year-old single white Jewish male living in downtown Chicago, and I am wondering where all the educated, career-minded, single Jewish women around my age might be. I tried J-Date, but it's filled with inactive accounts, spammers, etc. and the phone systems don't have my class of people on them.
Asked by asert - Sat Dec 27 17:52:25 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your best bet is to meet with a shadchan, if you would like to be set up on dates. Try:
Answered by Deja moo - Wed Dec 31 13:15:24 2008
Q. I am a 39-year-old single white Jewish male living in downtown Chicago, and I am wondering where all the educated, career-minded, single Jewish women around my age might be. I tried J-Date, but it's filled with inactive accounts, spammers, etc. and the phone systems don't have my class of people on them.
Asked by asert - Sat Dec 27 17:52:25 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your best bet is to meet with a shadchan, if you would like to be set up on dates. Try:
Answered by Deja moo - Wed Dec 31 13:15:24 2008
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