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Verus_Israel
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Hi! If you have any questions about our religion, our culture, or our history, please feel free to ask. I promise I won’t be offended! 
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dessert
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Hi and welcome to our humble forum. I hope you are very happy and we can exchange our friendship.Hi! If you have any questions about our religion, our culture, or our history, please feel free to ask. I promise I won’t be offended!
Why if it perhaps happens or seems evident that Jews do not like to see someone wearing a crucifix around their neck?
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churchcamefirst
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Not only that, but I heard you cannot wear a crucifix to the Temple Wall in Jerusalem, they will arrest you.
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churchcamefirst
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My question is this: Why do the Jews reject Christ when it so clearly states that in Isaiah 53? What about the other prophets who foretold Christ? Why do Jews reject Christ?
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Lion_of_Narnia
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Allo, Welcome to the forum!
And I apologize for some posts that have already been less than charitible
Shalom
And I apologize for some posts that have already been less than charitible
Shalom
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strngrnrth
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Why are so many people Jewish by culture but seem to be more “cafeteria Jews” or whateve you would call them when it comes to beliefs and how they live them?Hi! If you have any questions about our religion, our culture, or our history, please feel free to ask. I promise I won’t be offended!
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reen12
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Hello, Verus Israel, and welcome to CAF. http://bestsmileys.com/waving/5.gifHi! If you have any questions about our religion, our culture, or our history, please feel free to ask. I promise I won’t be offended!
Yes, I do have a question, and would appreciate your thought
on same. The question has three parts.
-When did Rabbinic Judaism begin?
-With the destruction of the second Temple,
could you please tell me what form worship
has taken, with no Temple?
-Since animal sacrifice was offered to God,
before the first Temple was built, why was
this practice not continued, after the destruction
of the second Temple?
Thank you for your kindness, in addressing my question[s.]
Kindest regards,
reen12
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Spirithound
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Good morning! My question is: Can you give me a list of Messianic prophecies recognized by Jews?
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churchcamefirst
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Where are all the answers?
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santodomingo
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Hello Versus Israel,
Welcome to the forum. You will soon be overwhelmed with questions if you don´t get around to answering them quick!
My question is concerning jewish belief in Heaven, Hell and the resurrection of the dead. I understand that in Jesus´ time there was not a consensus on these issues. Recently, talking about this with someone who had been brought up as an orthodox jew, he told me that jews don´t believe in Heaven in the sense that christians do. They believe that Heaven and Hell are on Earth. Is that correct?
What is the point of burying people if you don´t believe in the resurrection of the body? Please try to answer my questions. I´m not interested in what secularized “jews” believe, rather in what authentic, orthodox jews believe. Thank you.
Welcome to the forum. You will soon be overwhelmed with questions if you don´t get around to answering them quick!
My question is concerning jewish belief in Heaven, Hell and the resurrection of the dead. I understand that in Jesus´ time there was not a consensus on these issues. Recently, talking about this with someone who had been brought up as an orthodox jew, he told me that jews don´t believe in Heaven in the sense that christians do. They believe that Heaven and Hell are on Earth. Is that correct?
What is the point of burying people if you don´t believe in the resurrection of the body? Please try to answer my questions. I´m not interested in what secularized “jews” believe, rather in what authentic, orthodox jews believe. Thank you.
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kristin2007
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LOL Versus Israel,
You’d better come up with some answers soon.
Even I could answer most of the questions posted here. But I’ll leave it to you.
Oh well, I’ll answer one.
Churchcamefirst asked about Isaiah 53.
Jews believe that the “suffering servant” is Israel itself. In fact if you take Isaiah 53 in isolation there is some justification for that. But if you combine it with all the other prophecies – eg Psalm 22 – the case is harder to make.
If you look at the big picture rather than verses or chapters in isolation it is evident that the OT does prophecy the coming of our Lord.
Over to you Versus Israel.
Good luck!
You’d better come up with some answers soon.
Even I could answer most of the questions posted here. But I’ll leave it to you.
Oh well, I’ll answer one.
Churchcamefirst asked about Isaiah 53.
Jews believe that the “suffering servant” is Israel itself. In fact if you take Isaiah 53 in isolation there is some justification for that. But if you combine it with all the other prophecies – eg Psalm 22 – the case is harder to make.
If you look at the big picture rather than verses or chapters in isolation it is evident that the OT does prophecy the coming of our Lord.
Over to you Versus Israel.
Good luck!
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notsmart
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My question is what does a gentile considering conversion to conservative Judaism have to do to convert if they were inclined to?
I will guess there is some kind of study process, and a radical lifestyle change. Could you give me a better idea?
I will guess there is some kind of study process, and a radical lifestyle change. Could you give me a better idea?
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a_cermak
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I guess it would depend on the Jew. I am a Reform Jew, and have no problem seeing others wear symbols of their faith.
Others may come from families that were traumatized in the past by Christian peoples (e.g. the pograms in Eastern Europe) and so have negative feelings toward symbols of that faith Still others may find it odd that if you are a Christian and believe that Jesus is Divine, that you would wear an image of the Divine.
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a_cermak
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They won’t arrest you, they will keep you from seeing the Wall. There is a dress code:
“Wear modest dress. Men must cover their heads (cardboard skull caps are available there). Women who wish to approach the wall should not wear pants and should cover their shoulders and legs to the knee.”
Any religiously identifying jewelry is probably not a great idea at this site for personal safety reasons and also to avoid confrontation.
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a_cermak
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Because we don’t believe he is the Messiah. Isaiah 53 is only referring to your Christ if you are a Christian in the first place. If you reject the Christian Scriptures, then it is a moot point.
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Thing
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Are you waiting for the Messiah?
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a_cermak
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Well, first you must know that there are 5 recognized branches of Judaism:
Orthodox Judaism–including the Haredi (which includes the smaller group of Hasidim) and the Modern Orthodox. Orthodox Jews observe all 613 mitzvot and tend to use the Shulchan Aruch from the 16th century for practical application. Haredi seek to segregate themselves from the wider culture, while Modern Orthodox do not, other than the practice of their religion requires.
Conservative Judaism– no, not politically conservative, but:
Code:
* A dedication to Halakha (collection of Jewish religious Law)
* A deliberately non-fundamentalist teaching of Jewish principles of faith;
* A positive attitude toward modern culture; and,
* An acceptance of both traditional rabbinic modes of study and modern scholarship and critical text study when considering Jewish religious texts.This is a marriage of Judaism and Enlightenment philosophy. The practices have changed over time as it is a progressive movement that believes in the constant integration of Jewish tradition and modern life. Personal and community autonomy is highly valued and so practices will vary widely even from one Temple to another.
Reconstructionist Judaism– a newer branch that developed from the teachings of Rabbi Kaplan in the 1920’s. His ideas include:
“Judaism could do well by incorporating the American ideals of equality and democracy. Theological perspectives that flourished in traditional hierarchical societies needed to be reconstructed to speak in a society where authority derived from the people and where one’s religious or ethnic identity was not, in principle, a barrier to full economic and political participation.”
He did promote observance of the Law, but the rituals and rules were made holy by the unity and community of the people performing them, not because they were from the Divine.
He also saw Judaism as a civilization, not just a religion so he wanted the Temple to include programs not just on religion and Torah, but dance, sports …
Reconstructionist Judaism also believes that all religions are man-made, their own no more than any other and that there is no one true way to the Divine.
Humanist Judaism–started in 1963 by Rabbi Wine. It is a non-theistic Judaism. Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines the celebration of Jewish culture and identity with adherence to humanistic values
Now, so why are there “cafeteria” Jews? Consider that the largest group of Jews in the US are Reform Jews. This branch believes in personal autonomy. This is a big difference between the Catholic view that all Christians are in a communion of Saints so you have an obligation to help each other on the way. Reform Jews, on the other hand believe that each Jew’s observance of the Law is his business and we are not to judge or expect to be judged for our observance.
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a_cermak
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Rabbinic Judaism started after the destruction of the second temple in 70 CE.
Modern worship depends on one’s branch, but most Orthodox and Conservatives pray 3 times daily, with a 4th on Shabat and a 5th on Yom Kippur. The prayers are sometimes said to replace the offerings that would have been made, others say it is because a prayer was given to the Jews by the Patriachs Abraham (morning), Isaac (afternoon) and Jacob (evening). Maimonides claims that before the Babylonian exile, each Jew would create his own prayers, but afterwards, the ability of the people was not enough to sustain that, so a prayerbook (Siddur) was created.
Animal sacrifice could only be offered at the Temple, no Temple, no sacrifice. Besides a scattered, poor people could scarcely have the means for such anyway. The religion had to evolve. Many of its temple requirements moved into the home and the family. In fact, it was the Pharisees who started the trend, and it is the Pharisees who are really at the heart of modern Judaism.
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a_cermak
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Recognized by all Jews? No. Not all Jews are looking for a Messiah. I will let another Jew, perhaps one who does believe in a Messiah answer this one.
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a_cermak
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Classic Judaism did not believe in an afterlife. Most Jews still don’t. The point of burying people is to respect the dead and the families (and probably prevent disease). Your afterlife is your reputation. Were you a good person? Did you live well? Were you kind to others? Were you evil? Did you do murder or fraud? You live on in the memories of others be it good or bad.Hello Versus Israel,
Welcome to the forum. You will soon be overwhelmed with questions if you don´t get around to answering them quick!
My question is concerning jewish belief in Heaven, Hell and the resurrection of the dead. I understand that in Jesus´ time there was not a consensus on these issues. Recently, talking about this with someone who had been brought up as an orthodox jew, he told me that jews don´t believe in Heaven in the sense that christians do. They believe that Heaven and Hell are on Earth. Is that correct?
What is the point of burying people if you don´t believe in the resurrection of the body? Please try to answer my questions. I´m not interested in what secularized “jews” believe, rather in what authentic, orthodox jews believe. Thank you.
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