Questions about Judaism answered by a Jew!

[Andaraawus]

I would just like to say - Thank you for the answers

 

[Andaraawus]

You will notie that i have also took of the banner that we discussed. I would like some Jewish prescence at my forum from time to time. You will find i have respected the rule of Hasheem whoever types in God, it will automatically appear as G-d, .. peace

 

[Grace Seeker]

I've only read about 8 pages; my apologies if this question is among the 40 or so pages of this thread I did not read.

My question is about sacrifices.
I understand that the Jews used to offer sacrifice in the temple. But that they have not done sacrfices since the destruction of the last temple. Do Jews still believe in the need for sacrifice? If ever the temple were to be rebuilt, would they begin to practice it again?

 

[Abu Zakariya]

It is irreleveant if you do not observe Torah.

How is it irrelevant? I thought a Jew is still a Jew even though he doesn't observe Torah?

 

[Mateen]

Salam,

Any Jew can explain this.

The chief priests and Levites asked John the Baptist, "If you are not the Christ (Messiah), and not Elijah - are you THAT Prophet?"
Bible - John 1:20

Can you elaborate what is meant by "The Prophet"? Are Jews still waiting for a prophet?

Wassalam.

 

[Abu Ibraheem]

Salam Brother Mateen, Jews dont believe in the New Testament, i would advice studying into the consruction of the third temple and the coming of the moshiach. Wasalams.

I do have a sticky question, i am not trying to debate by it, we read in Genesis chapter 16 verse 12 that Yismael will be a wild man. Christians often present the meaning of the word pehreh as a wild ass, is there any respectful commentaries to uphold the blessed and fruitful status of Yismael. What is exactly happening with this verse right here, does it really mean he will be a dweller of the desert? alakhem shalom

 

[Abu Ibraheem]

Answering Grace Seeker.

According to Judaism, The Moshiach will come and build the Third Temple. Sacrifice is said to be re-established when that time comes.

 

[Hajirah]

hi lav

ive question for you............... y cant jewish women can't touch the torah (bcuz they are impure):? ..... is it true that u can only be a jew if ur mother is? what if shes not n my father is a jew? would other jews consider me jewish?:uuh:

 

[lavikor201]

I understand that the Jews used to offer sacrifice in the temple. But that they have not done sacrfices since the destruction of the last temple. Do Jews still believe in the need for sacrifice? If ever the temple were to be rebuilt, would they begin to practice it again?

Yes. Sacrifices will be resumed in the Holy Temple when the Moshiach comes.

How is it irrelevant? I thought a Jew is still a Jew even though he doesn't observe Torah?

But when dealing with a "lost tribe" so to speak, you cannot be 100% sure they are Jews, so if they claim Jewish DNA, ect, but have lost all traces of there Jewish culture, ect to pagan cultures or other non-Tora cultures, then it is tough to decide because if you are in a family that is not Jewish and does not follow Jewish observance for a certain amount of generations, then I belive you may "lose" your Jewishness. For example, a man traces through his mothers side (jewish side) to be Jewish 9 generations back, but is Christian. He is not Jewish because Judaism has been lost from his family.

The chief priests and Levites asked John the Baptist, "If you are not the Christ (Messiah), and not Elijah - are you THAT Prophet?"
Bible - John 1:20

Can you elaborate what is meant by "The Prophet"? Are Jews still waiting for a prophet?

Judaism does not accept any of the New Testament as more than a complete falsity. In other words. It is FALSE to us.

do have a sticky question, i am not trying to debate by it, we read in Genesis chapter 16 verse 12 that Yismael will be a wild man. Christians often present the meaning of the word pehreh as a wild ass, is there any respectful commentaries to uphold the blessed and fruitful status of Yismael. What is exactly happening with this verse right here, does it really mean he will be a dweller of the desert? alakhem shalom

I'm sorry for the "wild ass" of a man, but I'm not sure how different the translations could be. The description of Ishamel takes two opinions. One opinion is that his people will be violent there hands against everyone elses. Another opinion is Onkelos translates the description of Ishamel in the economic sense: He would be dependant on everyone else and in turn, economically all other nations would be dependant on him.

Not sure of the meaning od "dwell" in the verse. I can ask someone more knowledgable for you, if you wish.

is it true that u can only be a jew if ur mother is?

Yes. if your father is Jewish and your mother is not you are 0% Jewish.

what if shes not n my father is a jew? would other jews consider me jewish?

No. You would not be considered Jewish at all.

Is this thread a Jewish conspiracy to convert Muslims??

On the contrary, this thread was created because so many Muslims have no knwoledge and spit out baseless myths about Judaism. Judaism does not seek converts, and you are encouraged many times not to convert unless you are 100% dedicated, and willing to take a year of your life to study.

A perfect example of why this thread is needed is below:

y cant jewish women can't touch the torah

Women can touch the Torah! That is actually completly false, that women cannot touch the Torah. When the Torah is taken out of the ark it is first brought to the womens side of the prayer area, for the women to touch it with a finger and kiss there hands, the same the men do.

 

[IzakHalevas]

Another opinion is Onkelos translates the description of Ishamel in the economic sense: He would be dependant on everyone else and in turn, economically all other nations would be dependant on him.

Another opinion is that Hagar a slave women subjigated to the dsicpline of her mistress, would produce a people free and undisciplined. They were to be among people as the "wild ass" is among the beasts: sturdy, fearless, and fleetfooted, like the Syrian onager (Hebrew, pere) who roams the wilderness.

 

[lavikor201]

Another opinion is that Hagar a slave women subjigated to the dsicpline of her mistress, would produce a people free and undisciplined. They were to be among people as the "wild ass" is among the beasts: sturdy, fearless, and fleetfooted, like the Syrian onager (Hebrew, pere) who roams the wilderness.

Interesting opinion. Any particular Rabbi who teaches that at a ישיבה in Turkey?

 

[IzakHalevas]

Interesting opinion. Any particular Rabbi who teaches that at a ישיבה in Turkey?

No, just from the פרשנות in my Khumash. kay:


שלום עליכם

 

[YusufNoor]

Izak wrote:

But when dealing with a "lost tribe" so to speak, you cannot be 100% sure they are Jews, so if they claim Jewish DNA, ect, but have lost all traces of there Jewish culture, ect to pagan cultures or other non-Tora cultures, then it is tough to decide because if you are in a family that is not Jewish and does not follow Jewish observance for a certain amount of generations, then I belive you may "lose" your Jewishness. For example, a man traces through his mothers side (jewish side) to be Jewish 9 generations back, but is Christian. He is not Jewish because Judaism has been lost from his family.

Shalom Izak,

i was wondering about asking your opinion on this topic, then i saw the above quote.

to start, the "lost tribes" were Israeli, not of Judah. there's a few sect's of Christians, who believe that in fulfilling the Abrahamic prohpecies in Gen. 48, that the United Kingdom & the United States are the tribes of Joseph, Britian being Ephraim and the US being Manneseh.

have you ever heard of this and do you have an opinion?

peace,



Yusuf

 

[north_malaysian]

Hi Lavikor... It's been a while... where have you been?

 

[IzakHalevas]

Izak wrote:





Shalom Izak,

i was wondering about asking your opinion on this topic, then i saw the above quote.

to start, the "lost tribes" were Israeli, not of Judah. there's a few sect's of Christians, who believe that in fulfilling the Abrahamic prohpecies in Gen. 48, that the United Kingdom & the United States are the tribes of Joseph, Britian being Ephraim and the US being Manneseh.

have you ever heard of this and do you have an opinion?

peace,



Yusuf

שלום עליכם

The claims of the people in India, and the other lost tribes should be taken more seriously because DNA testing shows that these people have distinct DNA differences from the people around them, and similar characteristics to Jews.

 

[lavikor201]

Hi Lavikor... It's been a while... where have you been?

Gotta work, to feed my family.

 

[north_malaysian]

Gotta work, to feed my family.

Are there many tourists in Israel during this time?
In Penang, it's getting crowded as the school holidays started a week ago until January.

 

[Grace Seeker]

there's a few sect's of Christians, who believe that in fulfilling the Abrahamic prohpecies in Gen. 48, that the United Kingdom & the United States are the tribes of Joseph, Britian being Ephraim and the US being Manneseh.

have you ever heard of this and do you have an opinion?

The groups you speak of are ones such as Herbert Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God. Please see the thread Not every group that uses the name "Church" is Christian. This group would be one of those groups. My guess is that others with this belief would be as well.

 

[YusufNoor]

The groups you speak of are ones such as Herbert Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God. Please see the thread Not every group that uses the name "Church" is Christian. This group would be one of those groups. My guess is that others with this belief would be as well.

Peace Grace,

actually, i'm well aquainted with the groups! :giggling:

the Worldwide Church of God was taken over by the Tkatch clan after Mr. Armstrong's Death. they've declared him a heretic and now follow a more Pat Boon style "Christianty". i've read the majority of Armstrong's books, his stuff on prophecy is simply fascinating. most of the offshoots are now "Philadelphian" in mindset, as they see the old WWCoD in the Loadacian mindset.

BUT, imho, unless a Christian Church adheres to principals like those in his teaching, e.g., Sabbath on the 7th Day, Jesus WASN'T G-d, observing Jewish/Ancient Israeli Holidays, eating Kosher type foods and non-Trinitarian viewpoints, they have NOTHING in common with whatever Church Jesus(as) began. in fact, the elimination of those beliefs is what necessitated a "new covenant", i.e., Islam!

imho, anyone that eats pork, goes to "church" on Sunday, celebrates Xmas or Easter simply follows "what they've seen their parents" or others do and hasn't made a thorough investigation of what "Christianty" was. i mean really, how can a person who claims to worship the "One True Creator" justify eating pork?

7th Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witness's seem much nearer the mark in my book.

 

[Grace Seeker]

Peace Grace,

actually, i'm well aquainted with the groups! :giggling:

the Worldwide Church of God was taken over by the Tkatch clan after Mr. Armstrong's Death. they've declared him a heretic and now follow a more Pat Boon style "Christianty". i've read the majority of Armstrong's books, his stuff on prophecy is simply fascinating. most of the offshoots are now "Philadelphian" in mindset, as they see the old WWCoD in the Loadacian mindset.

BUT, imho, unless a Christian Church adheres to principals like those in his teaching, e.g., Sabbath on the 7th Day, Jesus WASN'T G-d, observing Jewish/Ancient Israeli Holidays, eating Kosher type foods and non-Trinitarian viewpoints, they have NOTHING in common with whatever Church Jesus(as) began. in fact, the elimination of those beliefs is what necessitated a "new covenant", i.e., Islam!
imho, anyone that eats pork, goes to "church" on Sunday, celebrates Xmas or Easter simply follows "what they've seen their parents" or others do and hasn't made a thorough investigation of what "Christianty" was. i mean really, how can a person who claims to worship the "One True Creator" justify eating pork?

7th Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witness's seem much nearer the mark in my book.

Well we obviously disagree as to what was and was not Jesus' original message. Don't think we'll work that out in this thread.

I could try and address your final question regarding eating pork, but unless you accept the present book of Acts as being authoritative, which there is no reason for me to expect that you would, I doubt if you would be satisfied by my response.

Just the same, I extend to you peace as well.