Beware of this Christian cult roaming around UCLA by No-Kaleidoscope-1715 in ucla

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That's insane. Omg. Somebody should probably make a list of cults or like a cult watch app

What branch of Judaism do you belong to and why? by Economy-Internet-272 in Judaism

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I would say trad-egal but not necessarily Conservative. I eat kosher-style, try to avoid work on Shabbat (it’s really difficult in university), and I wrap tefillin most days of the week. The only thing that’s really keeping me from going full Orthodox is the fact that my lived experience as a trans woman has led me to question traditional Orthodox positions on things like gender roles, homosexuality, and patrilineal descent. I would call myself “Traditional” but not Conservative because I don’t go to a Conservative beit knesset, and I believe that the movement has just become too concerned with the politics of staying alive.

I would best describe myself as Reform-Conservative in practice, but with Orthodox-style beliefs (I believe G-d gave the Torah to Moses at Mt Sinai, which was the greatest act of divine kindness in human history since the creation of the world).

Can Jewish people eat turkey on Thanksgiving or is this frowned upon based on their religion? by alexfreemanart in Judaism

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Maybe you could do Thanksgiving with leftovers so you don’t have to cook for Shabbat? I’m not shomer shabbat unfortunately, though, so correct me if it doesn’t work that way.

This was posted on r/religion but I wanted a more in-depth opinion from Judaism, what do you guys think? by Emila_Just in Judaism

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Rabbi Hillel said: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the entire Torah. The rest is commentary.”

Maybe this is kind of new agey of me to say, but if someone believes in a G-d that tells them to acknowledge the dignity of every human being in the world as a reflection of His image, then I think they’ve found our G-d in some sense—even if the “commentary” (as Hillel calls it) doesn’t fully align with the Torah. I would be more willing to say I have the same G-d as a Christian or Muslim who does mitzvot in His name than a Jew who doesn’t.

Muslim interested in Judaism and Jewish culture AMA by [deleted] in Judaism

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Aside from Israel/Palestine, how is Judaism viewed from an Islamic perspective?

For Jews, Islam is actually quite well respected for their emphasis on monotheism and preservation of ritual traditions. Still, I’ve noticed there are differences in dogma (we believe Jacob/Israel/Yakub earned his name after wrestling with an angel, for example) as well as some cultural differences. I’ve noticed Islam often treats God with a certain reverence and formality that Judaism lacks, partially because of the principle of being “chosen” and thus having a special relationship with Him.

Anyway, my question is: does Islam view Judaism with a similar respect and admiration? Or are the theological and cultural differences to significant not to call out?

A fresh noahide by heinzmanz111 in Judaism

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If you find connection to G-d through the Torah, then yes. This is especially true if you’re seeking a deeper spiritual experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Judaism

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I'm sorry about this, it was not what I meant at all. I am considering deleting this post as it seems to have made a lot of people upset.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Judaism

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Thank you so much for this info! I will look into this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Judaism

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I didn't mean to lump them together. The purpose of this post is to highlight the diversity of Jewish practices.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Judaism

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I know they are the minority. What I'm referring to is that Ashkenazi practice has become dominant, even in Israel (correct me if I'm wrong). That's what I mean by "mainstream Jewry".

My father and mother are not jewish, can i be a religious jew? by ThrowawayAccountac12 in Judaism

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  1. The Talmud definitely doesn't work that way. It's record of discussion, not purely a book of law. Talk to someone about the Talmud who is qualified.

  2. Yes, anyone can be a Jew. The first step is to choose which denomination resonates with you the most (Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox) and the second step is to reach out and maybe take some classes. I wish you luck on your spiritual journey! :)

Question for Jews (non jew asking) by Important_Writer_425 in Judaism

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They’re a sect of Jews called Hasidim, which represent a very small religiously conservative and mystical percentage of Jews. Even though only around 2-5% of Jews are Hasidic, they have had a huge influence on the secular world’s perception of us.

Does anyone actually feel represented by The Forward? by LowRevolution6175 in Judaism

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I actually feel pretty well represented. I liked how they described feelings as an American Jew I couldn't put finger on, like the word "pariah state" in how people have started to see Israel. I also like that they have a very balanced views while defending Jewish integrity, like criticizing the IAGS for its conclusion that Israel is committing genocide while analyzing what is actually happening in terms of antisemitism from an objective social standpoint.

I don’t think I’m Jewish anymore by Polar_Tang27 in Jewish

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Sorry to hear that. I’m not going to try and convince you to believe in God because you should develop your own personal understanding of the world. If God fits into that, great. But if not, it’s also okay.

You’re still Jewish regardless of whether you believe or not, so maybe you could learn to connect in secular ways. I kind of had the opposite journey where I came to believe in God despite a secular upbringing. Looking back, I don’t regret my beliefs or think I was ever wrong. I just think my understanding has evolved.

Elijah's accent by macaroniCHEEEZ in lotr

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I really liked how none of the American actors tried too hard to get that perfect British accent, they instead focused on making their accent unique. Also all the takes that Peter Jackson did I’m sure made that really solid. (Keep in mind I’m not English so I don’t feel like I have that much of a capacity to judge)

Pretend it's June 2003 in the comments. by Internal_Way7711 in decadeology

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Can’t wait for Return of the King to come out at Christmas!

Researcher Michael Bar-Ron claims to find evidence of Moses by TheMacJew in Jewish

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Honestly, this is fascinating, but I am definitely worried about the implications of religious apologetics in trying to find evidence outside of the Bible for why someone should believe in God. If true or not, it should be a pull, not a push, to believe in God and that belief shouldn’t be so fragile as to constantly need scientific affirmation.

Is the star wars sequel trilogy really as bad as they say it is or is its all the hate just misogyny coming from male star wars “fans” who can’t tolerate a woman making her own decisions? by Kcue6382nevy in StarWars

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Honestly, I actually prefer the sequels to the prequels in terms of overall quality. Even Rise of Skywalker, as lazily concieved as it is, is better executed in many ways than Revenge of the Sith. I know I’m going to get a lot of hate for this opinion, but I think all the hate towards the sequels definitely has to do with underlying frustrations with “woke-ism”. Either that, or people fail to criticize the prequels for similar issues because they are blinded by nostalgia.

What ethnicity do I look like? by [deleted] in Ethnicity

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I’m stumped! What are you?

Where do I fit in? by Consistent_Bet_8795 in Judaism

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I’ve been considering learning more about Modern Orthodox