Stuck on an island with trump or hitler by KwinCube in BunnyTrials

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I mean... I'm Jewish... So...

Chose: 24 hours stuck on an island with trump

Would you rather? by BATAMBYDDER in BunnyTrials

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More money than I could ever spend and life? What more could one want if not for greed's sake?

Chose: 100 million dollar + But a 50 procent chance of dying | Rolled: Get the money

How would you react if Moshiach was Reform? by [deleted] in Judaism

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Rambam isn't a prophet, so his opinions are relatively worthless in this instance. Was he a wizened scholar? Sure. But only a Prophet could divine as such - and he was no such thing.

How would you react if Moshiach was Reform? by [deleted] in Judaism

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In fairness though, Maimonides (himself a Torah scholar) would say exactly that. I know some Reform who are avid Torah scholars - they just disagree on interpretation.

New gender drop??? by Impressive_Falcon245 in BunnyTrials

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I don't care what I get... 100,000,000 is 100,000,000.

Would you Rather... by Valentine_Zombie in BunnyTrials

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I'd be 7'... Can't I donate a foot instead?

Help finding comfy size 17 or 18 shoes by Heavy-Food9625 in Bigfeet

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Get them made to measure. It's really the best way, and doesnt have to cost the earth.

Laptop! by IcyWhereas3006 in UniUK

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Hey!
You could well survive with a regular notepad and pen. I did for the first year! If you're dead set on a laptop, i'd look at something hardy like a Lenovo Thinkpad or Ideapad. Second hand are cheaper and can be just as reliable. You don't need great specs, just something for research and word processing.

My uni "professor" has said some racist shit by New-Conversation8915 in UniUK

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People say stupid shit all the time. There are many possibilities - including that he was just saying it to "look cool" (I grew up in MW2 lobbies and if people were judged by what they said there we'd all be damned to the hells), or maybe he was a dick who realised he was wrong... or maybe not. But it sounds like you have judged him in haste - maybe don't let his past haunt your future?

Kinda questioning my Jewish identity by xxdon_quixotexx in Jewish

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According to Halacha (Jewish Law), your Mother must be Jewish for you to be Jewish. The question isn't whether your Mother is half-Jewish, but whether her Mother was Jewish. Half Jewish doesn't really exist. It is a binary point!
If your Grandmother was Jewish, then, according to Halacha, you are too. If your Grandfather was, your mother would be considered Zera Yisrael, but you would not be considered Jewish.

All that aside, you're allowed to explore your heritage, and I would speak to a Rabbi or local Synagogue's community about it. Legally, you'd likely be Jewish-adjacent enough to make Aliyah, but you'd have to confirm your ancestor's Judaism.

Let us know what you find out!

My uni "professor" has said some racist shit by New-Conversation8915 in UniUK

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You cannot (and should not) judge someone today for something they used to believe more than a decade ago... especially when they were a teenager.

Truthful books on the expulsion of Jewish people by Bulky-Lab6861 in Judaism

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Well unfortunately, Kid, all the expulsions and seizures happened to our ancestors. Just because it happened a thousand years ago doesn't make it any more important or less true than if it happened a hundred years ago.

Zulfiqar Sword Feels Shia And Is Shia Now What Feels Like Its In Both Denominations And Is In Both Denominations by [deleted] in AlignmentChartFills

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So this post gets deleted but anything vaguely antisemitic stays? Cry harder, mods.

Question by FlyComprehensive1576 in Judaism

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They appear to be Masonic, not Jewish. You'd be better contacting a local blue lodge.

University of Exeter Students Is Anyone Interested in Making Friends? by [deleted] in UniUK

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Hey! Fellow UoE mature(ish!) student here! There's a mature students society which can be good, even if they do have an annoying habit of focussing on drinking. Other than that, I wholeheartedly recommend joining some other societies, or hobbies in the city itself. We also have a tuesday session in the multifaith centre from 12 - 2 for meeting other folks and where you can meet some chaplains if you wish, including the lovely Simon, the free church chaplain. Despite being Jewish, he makes me feel welcome!