The Status of "Messianic Jews"
... The early Sages recognized that Jews who had accepted Jesus as a Messiah and the son of God posed a threat to the continued existence of the Jewish people and to Judaism as a distinct religion. Hence they no longer considered them to be Jews, but apostates who were members of a different religion. A ...
... The early Sages recognized that Jews who had accepted Jesus as a Messiah and the son of God posed a threat to the continued existence of the Jewish people and to Judaism as a distinct religion. Hence they no longer considered them to be Jews, but apostates who were members of a different religion. A ...
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... deems unfit. Rabbis sometimes disagree concerning what they both heard from their own mentor; one says that the Rabbi permitted, while the other says that he prohibited. It would be no exaggeration to say that there is almost no issue in the Torah concerning which Rabbis do not disagree. This being ...
... deems unfit. Rabbis sometimes disagree concerning what they both heard from their own mentor; one says that the Rabbi permitted, while the other says that he prohibited. It would be no exaggeration to say that there is almost no issue in the Torah concerning which Rabbis do not disagree. This being ...
jewish texts for healing, healthcare and gemilut hasadim
... Since maintaining a healthy and sound body is among the ways of God - for one cannot understand or have any knowledge of the Creator if one is ill - therefore one must avoid that which harms the body and accustom oneself to that which is helpful and helps the body become stronger. (Maimonides, Mishn ...
... Since maintaining a healthy and sound body is among the ways of God - for one cannot understand or have any knowledge of the Creator if one is ill - therefore one must avoid that which harms the body and accustom oneself to that which is helpful and helps the body become stronger. (Maimonides, Mishn ...
The Written and Oral Torah
... Oral Torah – passed down orally through many generations along with the Written Torah ...
... Oral Torah – passed down orally through many generations along with the Written Torah ...
SYNAGOGUE SERVICES and BELIEFS in JUDAISM
... services and beliefs in Judaism. Belief in One God who made the universe and is all powerful. This is reflected in the many beautiful prayers, Blessings and psalms found in synagogue services. The Shema is a key example of how prayers demonstrate belief in God. ...
... services and beliefs in Judaism. Belief in One God who made the universe and is all powerful. This is reflected in the many beautiful prayers, Blessings and psalms found in synagogue services. The Shema is a key example of how prayers demonstrate belief in God. ...
Classical Jewish Philosophy
... course. The class is built on our reading and discussing philosophical texts, so being part of the classroom community is essential. Attendance does not simply mean being physically present. You need to prepare the readings and be ready to contribute to class conversation. Assignments: A brief (5-6 ...
... course. The class is built on our reading and discussing philosophical texts, so being part of the classroom community is essential. Attendance does not simply mean being physically present. You need to prepare the readings and be ready to contribute to class conversation. Assignments: A brief (5-6 ...
christ through jewish eyes
... Israel’s foes, reign over a just and peaceful world. Messiahship is not where Jews and Christians should look for shared, or at least increased, understanding of the significance of Jesus. The Messiah of Rabbinic Judaism, above all, was a mortal human being, albeit a great and holy one, whereas the r ...
... Israel’s foes, reign over a just and peaceful world. Messiahship is not where Jews and Christians should look for shared, or at least increased, understanding of the significance of Jesus. The Messiah of Rabbinic Judaism, above all, was a mortal human being, albeit a great and holy one, whereas the r ...
The Jewishness of Jesus: Renewing Christian Appreciation
... the Promised Land itself, but also among the diaspora communities of Egypt, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia. The Jews were small in number, but their culture and their history and relationship with God had a disproportionately great impact on the dominant pagan Hellenistic society. Historical research h ...
... the Promised Land itself, but also among the diaspora communities of Egypt, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia. The Jews were small in number, but their culture and their history and relationship with God had a disproportionately great impact on the dominant pagan Hellenistic society. Historical research h ...
Rebuild the Temple? Not in our time By Marcie Lenk/JNS.org
... service, as they have for close to 2,000 years, but also that a small number of Jews study and craft the vessels that they believe will be used in the Temple once it is rebuilt. And it is even true that a few Jews have advocated and attempted to destroy the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa mosque. Most ...
... service, as they have for close to 2,000 years, but also that a small number of Jews study and craft the vessels that they believe will be used in the Temple once it is rebuilt. And it is even true that a few Jews have advocated and attempted to destroy the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa mosque. Most ...
What is the Shema: Deut 6:4? and the Mezuzah?
... And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. SHEMA (Heb. šĕmaʿ) The foundational statement of Jewish belief: “Hear, O Israel, Yahweh our God, Yahweh is one” (Deut. 6:4). The name derives from the first Hebrew word in the verse, the comma ...
... And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. SHEMA (Heb. šĕmaʿ) The foundational statement of Jewish belief: “Hear, O Israel, Yahweh our God, Yahweh is one” (Deut. 6:4). The name derives from the first Hebrew word in the verse, the comma ...
A Vision of Peace - Rabbi David Rosen
... There are many virtues and values that are important to embrace in life, but Peace is something that must be sought out and pursued. (Yalkut Shemorin 711) Indeed not only does Judaism describe Peace and the Name of God (Leviticus Rabbah, 9:9) it teaches that peace among humanity is the goal of the D ...
... There are many virtues and values that are important to embrace in life, but Peace is something that must be sought out and pursued. (Yalkut Shemorin 711) Indeed not only does Judaism describe Peace and the Name of God (Leviticus Rabbah, 9:9) it teaches that peace among humanity is the goal of the D ...
“BEING JEWISH” - Churches Together in England
... live and who will die, and who will have a good or bad life in the next year. The books are inscribed on Rosh Hashanah but can be altered by actions during the Days of Awe. They are then sealed on Yom Kippur. This gives rise to a common greeting during the time, “may you be inscribed and sealed for ...
... live and who will die, and who will have a good or bad life in the next year. The books are inscribed on Rosh Hashanah but can be altered by actions during the Days of Awe. They are then sealed on Yom Kippur. This gives rise to a common greeting during the time, “may you be inscribed and sealed for ...
Understanding Judaism - NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
... Jewish people? Jews are not a race; they come in all colours from the lightest to the darkest. The Jews are not just a nation, but they are one. They are not just a religion, but they are one. Jews resolve the question of definition by calling themselves a people. Indeed, the Jewish people see thems ...
... Jewish people? Jews are not a race; they come in all colours from the lightest to the darkest. The Jews are not just a nation, but they are one. They are not just a religion, but they are one. Jews resolve the question of definition by calling themselves a people. Indeed, the Jewish people see thems ...
NEWSVIEWS_Noteworthy
... Guidance on Pre-K Funding: The trend toward state and federally funded Pre-K programs, which enables parents to send their children to Pre-K for free, is adversely affecting 83% of Jewish early childhood programs in the U.S., including those of URJ member synagogues. In 31 states, faith-based organi ...
... Guidance on Pre-K Funding: The trend toward state and federally funded Pre-K programs, which enables parents to send their children to Pre-K for free, is adversely affecting 83% of Jewish early childhood programs in the U.S., including those of URJ member synagogues. In 31 states, faith-based organi ...
student-study-guide-for
... behind the text" of the story of Jesus gospels as the Second Temple context in which Jews dispute the best way to follow the law, what laws are most important, and how to be faithful. This is a complex topic and will be new to many students. A foundational idea of the study of the Bible in this cour ...
... behind the text" of the story of Jesus gospels as the Second Temple context in which Jews dispute the best way to follow the law, what laws are most important, and how to be faithful. This is a complex topic and will be new to many students. A foundational idea of the study of the Bible in this cour ...
Ch. 10: Judaism and Christianity - Florence
... Christianity in Western Europe [cont.] The Pope Allies with the Franks • Pope felt surrounded by Muslims and Byzantines as well as by powerful Goths to the north • Turned to powerful Franks such as Charles Martel, who defeated Muslim invasion of France at Tours in 732 C.E. • Pope gave official appro ...
... Christianity in Western Europe [cont.] The Pope Allies with the Franks • Pope felt surrounded by Muslims and Byzantines as well as by powerful Goths to the north • Turned to powerful Franks such as Charles Martel, who defeated Muslim invasion of France at Tours in 732 C.E. • Pope gave official appro ...
BASIC GLOSSARY OF ANTI-SEMITISM Ahasverus: The Spanish
... improvement of the human race. Euphemism: A word used instead of another one to lighten or mask an offensive or disagreeable idea or reality. Although generally it might turn out being positive (mostly when treating minorities) it is also used to hide the truth, The Nazis were experts in the use of ...
... improvement of the human race. Euphemism: A word used instead of another one to lighten or mask an offensive or disagreeable idea or reality. Although generally it might turn out being positive (mostly when treating minorities) it is also used to hide the truth, The Nazis were experts in the use of ...
REFORM JUDAISM®
... The hallmarks of Reform Judaism—dynamism, openness, creativity— should make our Movement extraordinarily attractive to Jews worldwide who mistakenly view all organized religion as insular and out of touch. I hope you will embrace the challenge of reaching beyond our synagogue walls to engage all tho ...
... The hallmarks of Reform Judaism—dynamism, openness, creativity— should make our Movement extraordinarily attractive to Jews worldwide who mistakenly view all organized religion as insular and out of touch. I hope you will embrace the challenge of reaching beyond our synagogue walls to engage all tho ...
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... identified in the Hebrew Bible with four consonants. • It is commonly transliterated in English as “Yahweh.” • Rather than pronouncing the name, observant Jews have traditionally stated “Adonai,” which means “Lord.” © Anastazzo / www.shutterstock.com ...
... identified in the Hebrew Bible with four consonants. • It is commonly transliterated in English as “Yahweh.” • Rather than pronouncing the name, observant Jews have traditionally stated “Adonai,” which means “Lord.” © Anastazzo / www.shutterstock.com ...
File - Miss Lawson @ Sullivan High School
... Some of them are “secular” This means that they may do some Jewish traditions but that they may not believe in God or actively practice their faith Still they are considered to be Jews by some people for many reasons ...
... Some of them are “secular” This means that they may do some Jewish traditions but that they may not believe in God or actively practice their faith Still they are considered to be Jews by some people for many reasons ...
A Judaism Engaged with the World
... the Jewish people as a whole. Not only are they dangerous: they are a failure of nerve in the Judaic project. Can it really be that Judaism has nothing to contribute to society and to the world? Can it be that when Jews engage with the world they have to hide their identity, acting as if they were t ...
... the Jewish people as a whole. Not only are they dangerous: they are a failure of nerve in the Judaic project. Can it really be that Judaism has nothing to contribute to society and to the world? Can it be that when Jews engage with the world they have to hide their identity, acting as if they were t ...