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Question of the Week: Why is Judaism passed down through the mother?
Why is Judaism passed down through the mother? I understand in olden times it was easy to know who your mother was and there was no way of proving fatherhood. But these days we have DNA testing, so why can't someone be Jewish even if only their father is Jewish? Answer: Jewishness is not in our DNA. It is in our soul. The reason it is passed through the maternal line is not just because it is easier to identify who your mother is. It is because the soul identity is more directly shaped by the
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Core Jewish Population
The following are some interesting finding from the 2013 Pew study, http://www.pewforum.org/2013/1... American Jews overwhelmingly say they are proud to be Jewish and have a strong sense of belonging to the Jewish people, according to a major new survey by the Pew Research Center. But the survey also suggests that Jewish identity is changing in America, where one-in-five Jews (22%) now describe themselves as having no religionThe changing nature of Jewish identity stands out sharply when the s
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DO YOU HAVE TO BE JEWISH TO BE OK WITH G-D?
• The righteous of all nations will have a share in the world of eternal bliss. (Tosefta Sanhedrin, XIII:2) • If a pagan prays and evokes G-d's name, Amen must be said (Jerusalem, Berachot 8). • Antonius once asked Rabbi Judah the prince, "Will I have a share in the world to come?" To which the later answered "Yes." But is it not written (Obadiah 1:8): "Nothing will remain in the house of Esau?" "true," Rabbi Judah answered, "but only if they do the deeds of Esau." (Avodah Zarah, 10b) • The M
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My Spouse is Jewish, I am Not.
* > How can I learn more about my spouse's tradition? * > What does Judaism teach about someone who is not Jewish? * > What Can I learn about my spouse's tradition * > Where do I fit? At Two Roads - One Path, we understand the uniqueness of the interfaith relationship and family. The response to the question "How do I relate to the Jewish community?" is one we are intimately aware of, and hope to provide you with the tools to help you discover your path among the Jewish people. Simply clic
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CHapter 22p - Isaiah 53:7
Continued from Chapter 22o Isaiah 53:7: “as a sheep that before her shearers is dumb; and opened not his mouth” The silence that was a bit too loud Was Jesus humble and silent when he stood before the Jewish officials and then Pilate? In these encounters, Jesus did not show the humility and silence with which Isaiah describes the servant in verse 7. Before the Jewish officials: The alleged encounter between the high priest, the elders, and Jesus is one of vigorous verbal exchange. The Synopti
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The Council of My Nation - Scripture - The Law of Moses
This one is tricky, because of the divergence of opinion amongst Jewish Christians on this subject. Many Jewish Christians consider themselves “free” from the Law of Moses, they believe that it no longer applies on a practical level. 5s accept the binding nature of the Law of Moses, but accept only those laws explicitly written in the Five Books. 5s yet accept the full body of the Law of Moses as defined by the living legacy of the Jewish nation. The basis for this position is the recognition t
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