why dont Jewish rabbis not touch people?
820696
In Jewish law, men and women do not touch other men or women outside their immediate family. So, that includes things like shaking hands.
517117
It's no mystery.  The old testament covers Jewish morality.  Start with the ten commandments, for example.  You know Jewish morality already, you just don't realize it.
1118883
no. People always hated jews for some reason. remember hitler and concentration camps for the jews? I think it has to do more of race and the way they practiced their religion.  Back then people "forced" the christian religion or any religion upon others and it wasn't illegal.  It was just that the jews were there at the wrong place and the wrong time so they were victimized. maybe. And the jews were always poor back then.  Except for the king who was dumb!  That's why moses or this one guy stole from the rich and gave to the poor.  Remember robin hood? Remembet the rugrats Passover special?
946529
I am older, my children are grown, but I still would not want to be involved with someone who is not Jewish.  I want someone to go to Jewish classes and discussion groups with.  I want someone to can relate to how I feel about my people and my faith.\n\nI guess I even go one stop farther--------I would prefer a Sephardi or Mizrahi Jew (one from the Mediterranean or the Mid-east).  I relate better to them than I do to an Ashkenazi Jew (from Europe).
39078
For some Jewish traditions you must never write the name of God or say it, as you must never take his name in vain. For other's it can be disrespect as it is their refusal to say God.
1003519
First, this procedure isn't from Torah. Torah is God's word, the books of Moses, aka Genesis through Deuteronomy.\nSecond, this procedure is tradition, from Talmud, which means its not of God but of men.\nThird, before medical science came along to teach how to treat wounds, sucking blood from a wound was one's only choice.\n\nIt is truly sad how people will find ANY excuse to persecute the Jews.
822985
Jews aren't allowed in heaven? God's chosen race? wow... I had no idea Christians could be so cruel. \n\n.
539225
Well I'm Jewish and have many Muslim friends who wouldn't hurt a fly, you're talking about terrorists not normal everyday people.
977470
no, at least not among ashkenazic jews (european descent, about 80% of jews). the rabbis passed edicts forbidding it a very long time ago. in some sephardic communities (iberian and sometimes arabic and persian descent) there are no rabbinical laws against it but i don't know if they actually do it.
956503
ok........ Jews Do NOT belive that any one person can be a child of god.. We all are, and No jews would not accept some one as a leader if they where the antichrist, even though we as jews do not belive in such a thing
275879
I don't know...maybe they see us as a softer target for 'saving' than say a devout muslim or hindu.\n There are so many things in the bible that are conveniantly ignored by the bible-thumping folks...like the sin of eating of shellfish, the 'good' things about slavery, the not having short hair etc.\n\nThey just pick and choose what they want to follow from the bible.. and insist on trying to control our lives with their misguided morals.\n\nIt just makes me sick the way they like to quite neatly put us in the same box as murderers, pedophiles and rapists.\nBecause these criminals 'love' their victims....\nDon't you get it you narrow-minded fools....these crimes of murder, child abuse and rape all involve one consenting person and one VICTIM.\n\nGay/lesbian relationships consist of TWO CONSENTING adults, loving or having consensual sexual relations with eachother.\n\nHow could an all knowing God punish people for loving eachother.\nShouldnt God be frowning upon you these bigoted bible-thumpers for not loving their neighbours?
918801
hi. the answer is... because a convert to another religion, i.e. christianity, has deliberately and specifically rejected the the jewish religion and people, by actively leaving it and joining another, whereas most "jewish" atheists have not. to us, a "jewish" christian (including "messianic jews") is a plain-old christian like any other, but a "jewish" atheist is just a non-practicing jew. \n\nalso, there ARE many christians, even who are not at all jewish under jewish law and never have been, who are eligible to go to israel under the law of return. the law of return says that not only jews, but non-jewish children, grandchildren, in-laws, etc of jews can immigrate as well. there are two main reasons - the first is to  keep families from being broken, and the second is to protect non-jews who are at risk of being persecuted for their jewish background/heritage safe as well.\n\nhowever, israel rejects applications from actual jewish people who convert to another religion to immigrate under the law of return. to them there is a difference between an innocent christian child getting sent to a death camp in nazi germany because his grandfather was a jew, and a fully jewish person who, aware that converting to another religion will make him forfeit his claim to jewish peoplehood, does it anyway. converts out of judaism have to immigrate to israel the regular way, by moving in, spending a couple years there, and then applying for citizenship. in the unlikely scenario, though, where some new fascist regime persecuting jews surfaced and converts out of judaism were being persecuted as jews, israel would let them in. but that scenario is pretty unlikely. in this day and age, most of the jews have already fled the countries that persecute jews and are now already in israel.
77596
There was a time when the priest of Israel where the only means of communicating with God.  They abused their priveledge and then it was no more.  Catholic priest also have abused their power.  They are not your father.  They seek to deceive you.  You speak of the scriptures and say you understand their meaning.  Then do what is asked of you.  Many will persecute you and call you all kinds of names.  But for Christ sake endure these things.  For your treasures are not on this earth.  We will discuss this more when we get there.
1089877
no such rule in Judaism
393091
Well, I believe that they wouldn't want the people to hate anyone, but with something a bit petty like that, I don't think they would mind. But don't get me wrong, it's wrong for them to hate Jews or anyone and Moses and Jesus>>>though they were Jews<<< would bring that up to them. But anyone can rever them.
161963
This is a question where you need to have deep understanding of the religion knowledge. Let me eloborate every religion teaches the same basic thing respect humanity. Only the religion of Satan teaches cruelty an abuse of humans. The books that were sent down (as is said) what do they teach "HUMANITY IS IN RESPECTING HUMANS" you are supposed to say it why is that this world is coming towards violence is that some people and some organizations need more control than they could handle. The war in Iraq what has it brought to the world hundreds are killed they may be Muslims Christans Jews Hindus or many other religious belief holders. It is immportant that we should respect each others belifs and religions.
1048311
You seem to be a little confused about Judaism. It is totally different that Christianity. We only believe in G-d. We also believe that Moses was a great prophet and leader of the Jewish people. Jesus has nothing to do with our religion. To us he was just a Jewish person who sinned greatly and turned his back on G-d and his religion. He was a heretic who betrayed his people and was the cause of many problems for them. We don't even believe he was a prophet. \n\nHere is a description of a Jewish wedding:\nThe wedding day is a very important and special day for the Bride or Kallah in Hebrew. This is a day when she has a special connection to G-d and he listens intently to all her prayers. This is the time when she prays to have a successful marriage, good kids who will follow in the Torahs way, health, a livelihood, and anything else that she needs or will need in the future. It is a very serious day for her and she fast all morning.\n\nShe gets her hair and makeup done and usually wears a white gown. (some people prefer to wear off-white or light pink - its just a matter of opinion). The Kallah is not supposed to see her Groom or Chasan - in Hebrew for at least a week before the wedding (many Hasidim dont see each other at all during their engagement). Therefore before the actual marrying ceremony which is called the "Chupa" the 2 families take separate pictures.\n\nThere is a reception with a smorgasboard, and the Choson and Kallah sitting in separate rooms receiving their guest and accepting well wishes. Of course, by Jews the men and ladies are always separated into different rooms at all times, or there is a divider in middle of a room to separate the men and woman. Then the men come into the ladies let by the Choson and he "Bedecks" his bride - he covers her with a veil that she will be wearing at the Chupa. During this time the bride usually prays/says Psalms.\n\nThen the Choson and kallah leave the room and the people head outside (sometimes its inside and e/o sits but its usually outdoors and everyone stands). The chupah is the ceremony where the bride and groom are actually married. It is the mosts important part of the wedding and said that all the bride/grooms grandparents and ancestors souls come down from heaven to view it. This is what its like:\n\nThe Chosom walks down the aisle with his father on one side and father in law on his other side. They each hold a candle. The chosson wears some special clothing - a white Kittel because he is like the white angels on this day - clean and free of sin.  There is usually someone singing. The Choson stands there for a few minutes and prays and then the Kallah walks in. She is accompanied on one side by her mother and other side her mother in law - each holding a candle. She walks down the aisle (she wears a veil the entire time, so people cant see her face) and then circles the Choson seven times. \n\nThen the "kesuba" is read (a Jewish document - which is a must have for every marriage. It is in hebrew and says their names, and that they are agreeing - really the man to take care of his spouse , and some other things. If a couple loses this document they may not even sleep in the same room together until it is replaced). Several blessing are made by prominent people or relatives. The Choson says "Harei at mikudeshes le" and places the ring on her finger. This is what makes them officialy married. Then the Choson stomps on a glass and when it breaks everyone yells "Mazal Tov!" The bride raises her veil and the couple leaves the room holding hands. \n\nThe reason why a glass is broken is because since the Temple was destroyed we are not supposed to have a perfect true "Simcha" or happy occasion. By breaking something we are remembering the temples destruction.\n\nAfter the chupah the guests head down to eat the meal. The Chosson and Kallah are supposed to be in a room alone for a couple of minutes - its called