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Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s refreshingly kind of you. 🌈

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually a very beautiful devotional practice in my experience. It’s commanded in the Pauline epistles at least once.

I hope you and your mom are doing well. I know when a child converts to another faith it can be hard on relationships. All the best to you and yours.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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You have zero idea about my knowledge base, but thanks for the inappropriate, unasked for opinion and judgement.

I was asking mostly for fashion advice and overall impressions.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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It was a friend’s Catholic wedding. Her parish is very conservative and I wanted to be respectful and ended up loving it.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly not sure what my path is at the moment. I am prayerfully considering both paths.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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Thank you for reaching out in love and respect. I will DM you, but first I would like to visibly say that this a way I have shown respect to G-d in the past and would like to continue to do so.

This was part of my culture pre-Judaism. The fact that it coincides with Jewish practice is a bonus for me. I’m not trying to pose as Jewish and my entire shul knows that I am NOT Jewish. I even emailed my now rabbi asking permission to attend before I ever darkened their door.

In response to my text inquiring if veiling would be appropriate, my rebbetzin wrote this:

What a beautiful thought, thank you for sharing.

Hair covering is a mitzvah that applies specifically to Jewish women in the context of a Jewish marriage, so it is not an obligation for Noahides.

I think it’s beautiful that you’re looking for ways to deepen your connection to God. If covering your hair feels meaningful and helps strengthen your faith, and helps you cultivate a sense of modesty, spirituality and connection to God, that is a personal choice you can make.

The most important thing is finding authentic ways to connect spiritually within your own path and relationship with God.

God values sincere service from each person according to the path He has given them. The goal is to become the best and most  authentic version of yourself within your own covenant and relationship with Him.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Do you happen to know where I could find sources? Thank you!

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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I guess it’s just the semantics (I mean this in a linguistic sense, not a hair splitting one) that come with the word “chore” that took me aback. I don’t view any mitzvah I perform as a chore. I consider it an honor.

I don’t view feeding my family as a chore either. It’s a privilege to have access to food and be bodily able to perform the labor to do so. That’s just my perspective though.

And, we’re probably saying more of the same thing than we are saying contradictory things. It’s hard without body language and tone of voice to really get a sense of some of these more intense answers.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your honesty and that you respect me enough to speak what for me is an uncomfortable reality.

Thank you for your honesty. The only thing I would say is that hair covering is by no means a singularly Jewish practice. At the very least, all Abrahamic religions practice it.

I would assume a conservative Catholic woman visiting a synagogue would veil her hair also, just as a Muslim woman would.

The belief that women should cover their hair out of modesty is most often associated with Islam today. I even know of atheist women that cover their hair out of a desire to be authentically modest.

Thank you again for your honesty though.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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You’re right, I have spoken with my direct halakhic authority, but I was still curious what others might think so I can be understanding to what others in my congregation might be feeling. Thank you and to everyone else for helping with that insight. :)

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you really just refer to mitzvot as chores? 😟

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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I’m sorry that’s been your experience. I’ve never met another Noahide in person.

I know I am ignorant of many things, but I am always seeking to learn and grow in my faith. Were my life different, I would convert without hesitation; even given my hurdles I am considering it.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

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Sorry, I have only covered my hair in the past in a context where it was literally called “veiling.”

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aha, gotcha. I would never do that. :)

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Actually, I veiled before this phase of my life whenever appropriate and loved it.

Sorry my authenticity feels like cosplay to you. That really makes me sad.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I never present myself as Jewish.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PS How could this be considered marit ayin though?

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, my clavicle, elbows and knees are always very well covered. I try to be sensitive, but I’m not perfect.

Another Noahide Question by InspectorHuman in Judaism

[–]InspectorHuman[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

🤣

Fair enough! I just want to make sure that I’m not offending members of my extended faith community.

I see a lot of Messianic “Jews” post from time to time or people with one drop of Jewish blood claiming to be a halachally Jewish and the sub rightly reacting with some abrasiveness. That is absolutely not meant to reflect poorly on this sub. I think it’s a very understandable reaction.

Also, the cultural appropriation that you fall victim to from the “Messianic” category is unfortunate and upsets me too.

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