Shalom (Peace), and welcome to the "Questions about Judaism answered by a Jew!" thread. I am sorry to inform you that not many Jews post on this forum so we are very tied up in trying to reveal what Judaism is to Muslims, so we can establish a bond of common understanding. Below is a list of commonly asked questions which we have answered:
Jews believe that Jesus was not a prophet and basically a fellow Jew. We believe he has no connection to G-d as being his "son" or "prophet".
I understand that according to Judaism Jesus is neither God nor prophet ... but are any of his teachings of any relevance in Judaism at all?
I am thinking about the sermon on the mount, or any of his other well-known teachings.
Thanks.
Peace glo
Here I stand.
I can do no other.
May God help me.
Amen.
Come, let us worship and bow down •
and kneel before the Lord our Maker
[Psalm 95]
Christians believe Jesus to be the messiah who was foretold by the Old Testament prophets. Who do Jews believe this messiah to be? Are they still awaiting his coming?
Thanks.
Peace glo
Here I stand.
I can do no other.
May God help me.
Amen.
Come, let us worship and bow down •
and kneel before the Lord our Maker
[Psalm 95]
I understand that according to Judaism Jesus is neither God nor prophet ... but are any of his teachings of any relevance in Judaism at all?
I am thinking about the sermon on the mount, or any of his other well-known teachings
Well Jesus accepted many of the teachings of Judaism and followed them. He was what you would call a "rebel"... The only teachings of Jesus we follow were already told to us by G-d. :X
Is it illegal for Jews to marry non-Jews?
Yes. I believe this may be the case for Islamic Law as well. We are commanded not to marry a non-Jew. Many less religious Jews do not follow this law. If somone converts to Judaism it is completley aloud to marry them though.
Christians believe Jesus to be the messiah who was foretold by the Old Testament prophets.
Who do Jews believe this messiah to be? Are they still awaiting his coming?
It says that the Messiah will be a "Cohen" (from the religious tribe that obeyed all of G-d's laws in old time, even during the golden calf.) and will be from the blood line of King David. Some time ago, there was a Rabbi in Poland who was proven to be of the blood line of David but he was never the messiah. King David probably has thousands upon thousands of descendants who are connected to his blood line.
Jesus was proven to not be from the blood line of King David, and he was not from the Cohen sect of the Levite tribe either. I hope I did not offend you in anyway.
Jews believe that every generation there is a potential person who could have been the Messiah or was a candidate but wasn't chosen by Hashem, or the time was not right.
Last edited by lavikor201; 06-18-2006 at 03:22 PM.
Re: Palestinian-israeli Conflict - By Lamaggad & lavikor201 :)
format_quote Originally Posted by lavikor201
Unlike many of our fellow religion, we don't go out and mass convert people. It is not our duty. If you want to Join my amazing religion than it would be a great thing for you to do. But unlike many religions follow the seven laws of Noah and you will be in heaven.
if you think your religion is amazing then why not invite others to it... i will be very happy if any of my non-Muslims friends do invites me to join their believes, you know why... bcz that will prove to me that they care about me and they want for me what they want for them selves...
and i consider you as a friends, a very good one actually even though i still don't know your name.. hehe, any way i would like to invite to Islam and ask you to compare it with what you believe in...
I can see through the politics and I can see why you are angry at my country (your father) I respect you can seperate politics and religion like I can.
hehehe... cousin... this is my Country not yours, it belongs to all Muslims from all kinds and all backgrounds.. it doesn't belong to Jews who believe that Aqsa should be destroyed for their Temple... and what do you mean by politics... the only reason that Jews came to Palestine is bcz of religion and their false believes not bcz of politics...
I separate religion and politics like you do in my relation with you only... bcz you are a very good person too, and if we keep discussing stuff, I'm sure we will can achieve something at the end.
and no it's not bcz my father... this is also my country and i want it back... Jews are trying to destroy Al-Aqsa mosque - that Mosque is a place of prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) - they are also digging under it claiming that Sulaiman Bone is under it - the mosque is allmost falling down if they keep diggind...
money comes and go - i really don't care.. here i am in Canada now living my life normally and my father is supporting me with the best education and I'm very thankful to God for that and for all the situation that we have been throw... i wish that every thing can be like money...
but when it comes to Holy places and to know that some Jews want to destroy it to rebuild a temple that was destroyed by God, then i have to stand up by all means and stop every one who says that and show him the truth.
I beg you to follow these seven laws and garuntee your place in Heaven. Any non-Jew who follows these laws are given a place in heaven.
-To behave justly in all relationships, and to establish courts of justice.
-To refrain from blaspheming Gods name.
-To refrain from practicing idolatry.
-To avoid immoral practices, specifically incest and adultery.
-To avoid shedding the blood of ones fellow man.
-To refrain from robbing ones fellow man.
-To refrain from eating a limb torn from a live animal.
lavikor201, every good educated person with no religion is fair, doesn't kill or steal, doesn't blaspheme on God, and ofcourse he doesn't do idolatry or do any incest and adultery, and obviously he wouldn't eat any live animal.
if it's that simple to go to heaven, then can you explain to me why God have sent to us three Holy Books to follow?!? and why did he sent us Messengers to spread his message to us..?!!! what the purpose of having all that since those 7 law exists..?!!?!!! there should be a reason.. can you please explain it to me?!?!
what you are saying that basically i should not learn or read any of those holy book and follow those 7 lawand go to heaven.. very easy.. isn't it..?!?!
Re: Palestinian-israeli Conflict - By Lamaggad & lavikor201 :)
There is a thread where we can discuss this more in comparaive religion but I will basically tell you here.
if it's that simple to go to heaven, then can you explain to me why God have sent to us three Holy Books to follow?!? and why did he sent us Messengers to spread his message to us..?!!! what the purpose of having all that since those 7 law exists..?!!?!!! there should be a reason.. can you please explain it to me?!?!
Many people commit inscest or adultry. Many people use G-d's name in vain! Many people kill! As a Jew it is my responsibility to follow all of G-d's laws.
Cousin, Since you are not a Jew you dont need to follow all these laws to go to heaven. You just need to follow laws that are basic in Islam. Which is why I have so much respect for true followers of Islam.
When a Jew takes the time to beg you to follow the 7 laws of Noah, it is an amazing amount of respect he has for you. It means he cares that you are given your rightful place in heaven, and he cares about you soul.
thanks
okay i have another question but its not really about judaism.(its not political)
Since you live in israel youve probably gone to see the dome of the rock (if you haven't it doesn't matter) is the rock above the ground? thats what i've heard.
Re: Palestinian-israeli Conflict - By Lamaggad & lavikor201 :)
format_quote Originally Posted by lavikor201
Many people commit inscest or adultry. Many people use G-d's name in vain! Many people kill! As a Jew it is my responsibility to follow all of G-d's laws.
I'm not talking about those people.. I only mentioned the people who are avoiding these stuff.. i guess i was very clear in my respond.
i never said that every one it perfect...
you didn't answer my question... why God have sent us those Holy Books and messenger since every one who is not a Jew can follow the 7 Laws and go to heaven?!?!?
I need to know the reasons, and I'm hoping to get reasonable answers from you. here is my question again incase you have missed it..
format_quote Originally Posted by Lamaggad
if it's that simple to go to heaven, then can you explain to me why God have sent to us three Holy Books to follow?!? and why did he sent us Messengers to spread his message to us..?!!! what the purpose of having all that since those 7 law exists..?!!?!!! there should be a reason.. can you please explain it to me?!?!
what you are saying that basically i should not learn or read any of those holy book and follow those 7 lawand go to heaven.. very easy.. isn't it..?!?!
Cousin, Since you are not a Jew you dont need to follow all these laws to go to heaven. You just need to follow laws that are basic in Islam. Which is why I have so much respect for true followers of Islam.
I also have respect to your religion as we do have allot in common, i think i did mention that before
When a Jew takes the time to beg you to follow the 7 laws of Noah, it is an amazing amount of respect he has for you. It means he cares that you are given your rightful place in heaven, and he cares about you soul.
your much respect for me and caring for my soul is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED and i thank you for it and your kind feelings that you have towards Islam ... trust me I care for your soul as well and i care about every one who does not know the truth...i have invited you also to Islam to compare it with your believes bcz i care for you as well.. as for the 7 law, it's already their in Islam.. so you didn't actually show me something new...
ive heard that jewish men thank God that He did not create them as women??
is that true?
This is correct. But women also thank G-d they did not create them as men. In Traditonal Judaism Women are in charge of the house hold, kids, and everything about the family. Men are in charge of spirtiually connecting the household to G-d. We each thank G-d for the responsibilities he gave us. The honor of following his laws.
Men and Women are seperated at prayer to avoid distraction that the oppositie sex can create.
I have heard that in Judaism, women are regarded as being on a higher spiritual level than men. Is that true?
Sort of. Men must cover there heads to remind them G-d is always watching. Women do not need to because they are not as "violent" and not as "agressive" as men. So they do not need to cover there heads in the face of G-d. No gender is superior to the other though in Judaism.
So the Messiah is still awaited?
Correct.
Since you live in israel youve probably gone to see the dome of the rock (if you haven't it doesn't matter) is the rock above the ground? thats what i've heard.
thanks
okay i have another question but its not really about judaism.(its not political)
Since you live in israel youve probably gone to see the dome of the rock (if you haven't it doesn't matter) is the rock above the ground? thats what i've heard.
i know you werent asking me but i can answer your question because ive been to PALESTINE. yes, the rock is above the ground. Al Aqsa mosque and qubbit assakhra are beautiful... mashaAllah.
i know you werent asking me but i can answer your question because ive been to PALESTINE. yes, the rock is above the ground. Al Aqsa mosque and qubbit assakhra are beautiful... mashaAllah.
I guess since your of Muslims faith, you might no more about the Al Aqsa mosque.
Anyway, lets keep this Religious, and not political.
Re: Palestinian-israeli Conflict - By Lamaggad & lavikor201 :)
why God have sent us those Holy Books and messenger since every one who is not a Jew can follow the 7 Laws and go to heaven?!?!?
G-d sent the messanger and Holy Book (Torah) for Jews. Jews must follow all 613 laws in the Torah. Since only the Jews made this covenent with G-d, only they really have to follow these laws.
Since as a non-Jew you have no made the covenant with G-d to follow every one of his teachings, and you have not converted you only need to follow 7 laws. We don't believe that only Jews are worthy to go to heaven. All of G-d's children are worthy.
On the other hand. As a Jew who has made this covenant with G-d. I cannot convert away from Judaism and expect to go to heaven by following 7 laws. As a Jew I must follow all 613 laws. Converting to Islam won't get me off the hook... lol.
A Hasidic Jews is an Orthodox Jew who follows the laws very strictly word for word.
There are many different sects within Hasididc Jews. One example is Lubavitch. The Most popular Hasidic sect.
Each Hassidic sect follows a Rebbe (spiritual leader) In no way do they pray to the Rebbe and in no way is the Rebbe superior to anyone. He is just a wise man who they follow his interpretaions of the Torah. They also dress like there founders did. (Black hats, ect....)
Here is a group of Hasidic Jews praying: The person in the white is there Rebbe.
I have been told that a wife's earnings belong to her husband
Untrue. All earnings belong to the family. The husband and wife put there money together and speak about what is best for the family. Since it is a duty given to them from Hashem to watch over the kids and be in charg of the household, most of the time Religious Jewish women will either have a home based buissness, or will not work if the husband brings in enough. :-)
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