What kind of Jew are you? (different levels of judiasm)

Discussion in 'Judaism' started by modern_cinderella, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. Halevai Beinoni

    Halevai Beinoni Member

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    Chabadnikit checking in!
     
  2. dspiel

    dspiel Member

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    My origins: Ashkenazic.
    I pretty much identify with the Conservative movement, at least as far as davening goes. I like traditional conservative stuff--traditional melodies, traditional text, etc. At the same time, with my most recent move I've mostly been going to a reconstructionist synagogue. And in terms of overall beliefs, I am possibly agnostic and have some Quaker leanings. But when it comes to identifying with a group, conservative judaism is pretty much where i stand.
     
  3. t-dub

    t-dub Pass me the pepper

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    I am converting... aka a wannabee jew.
    I am going to jew school, as my faince calls it, and have to be a jew before our weeding. he is the last male in his family and of course I need to be jewish for our kids to be. So far its such an interesting religion and I am taking it very seriously. he isnt very religious and at times I am more involved than him... this weekend I am making challah bread!
     
  4. The_Walrus

    The_Walrus Sgt. Pepper

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    I'm converting so I'm still deciding.
     
  5. Zadria

    Zadria Member

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    I am also Jewish culturally (my Father is but non practicing) Many don't see me as Jewish because it is not through my Mother.
     
  6. Varuna

    Varuna Senior Member

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    Please define "Frummie," I have never heard this before.

    Thank You.
     
  7. dspiel

    dspiel Member

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    "Frummie" or "frum" is a colloquial term for someone who is very observant. I'm not sure there's a strict definition that gives the cut-off of what is and isn't frum, but generally I'd use it to describe someone who is very strictly orthodox, beyond what would be termed "modern orthodox."
     
  8. ChiefCowpie

    ChiefCowpie hugs and bugs

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    what is challah bread? does it have challahpenos in it?
     
  9. willow_by_the_sea

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    Same as Zadria, culturally Jewish, father not practicing, not seen as Jewish by many though we did belong to a Reform synagogue or two.
     
  10. knotdirty

    knotdirty Over the Rainbow

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    I'm Messianic...my dad's the only really religious one of us though.
     
  11. The_Moroccan_Raccoon

    The_Moroccan_Raccoon Senior Member

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    Ethnically, I'm Ashkenazi. Litvak on my dad's side, and Polish on my mom's side. And I'm a Kohen.
    I belong to a reform synagogue. I don't consider myself to be of any particular denomination.
     
  12. Ishilda_Ann

    Ishilda_Ann Member

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    i'm culturally jewish... but i don't practice.
    i've never cared much for religion or rituals.
     
  13. xexon

    xexon Destroyer Of Worlds

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    I knew you were Jewish. :)

    Most Jews I've know were great cooks.


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  14. Varuna

    Varuna Senior Member

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    Dear Xexon,

    Please, think deeply and then let go of the baseless fear and hatred that informs your understanding of the bigger picture. It is dangerously inaccurate, delusional even, its corrosive nature is slowly but surely destroying you, your relationships, your mind, your soul, all that you are, and it simply cannot create the world you imagine.

    It cannot create anything.

    Peace and Love
     
  15. xexon

    xexon Destroyer Of Worlds

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    Who hates? People seem to be fond of stuffing this word in my mouth. It's uncalled for.

    I personally can hate the sin and not the sinner. Maybe most people can't, but I've never been "most people". I do not hate people for what they believe in. Beliefs are a liquid thing. They can change in a heartbeat.

    People can deny that little cartoon down below, but the consensus of most of the world is it's quite accurate.

    My apologies for being off topic, but I have to address this issue as someone brought it up.


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  16. Varuna

    Varuna Senior Member

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    Fair enough, but if you only know the sinner by his sins then what difference does it make? Who is qualified to "cast the first stone?"

    This is the hope. The choice is either a better understanding of existing beliefs, or a new, better belief. It seems to me these two choices are interrelated.

    No one abandons belief for nothing.

    Concensus is sometimes horribly wrong. Are examples necessary?

    Someone?

    Peace and Love
     
  17. xexon

    xexon Destroyer Of Worlds

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    For your education. I suggest everyone who is Jewish read it.

    http://www.jewsnotzionists.org/

    If you'd like to start a thread here to discuss it, I'd be more than happy to entertain your viewpoints.

    They make it quite clear that only the Torah is the true law of Judaism and not zionism. My point all along.


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  18. Olympic-Bullshitter

    Olympic-Bullshitter Banned

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    The expression has probably been uttered by every Jewish mother who ever spoke Yiddish (foon diyn mohl tzu Gott's ehvrn) and wanted to be sure that God was brought into the conversation.
     

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