Talk:Judaism

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There were red links to fix, but I tire (reclining) from my efforts.--PalMD^{-yada yada} 18:43, 20 June 2007 (CDT)

I feel guilty about adding Mesianic Jews to the list, as I really don't think they belong.--Thunderkatz 14:13, 2 July 2007

Oy, don't get Fox going on it.--PalMD^{-yada yada} 13:14, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

"Biblical Messianic Judaism Is Valid Contemporary Judaism Since the first Jewish followers of Yeshua never left the faith of the God of Israel, YHVH, but rather came into a more personal covenant with Him through trust in Messiah Yeshua, their faith was and is the only complete Biblical Judaism and thus a superior Judaism. This is because Messiah Yeshua is the promised deliverer from sin and completed the understanding of the Torah (His ancient Word) that was lacking. However, this does not mean that modern Rabbinical Judaism does not have truth within it." [1] Fox 14:37, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

I tried a rewording for ya, Fox. CHeck it out.--PalMD^{-yada yada} 14:43, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

Out of curiosity, what's the difference between messianic judaism and christianity? I always considered the main difference between Judaism and Christianity the idea of Jesus. I'm not trying to argue with you, i'm simply wondering. Thunderkatz 14:45, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

MJs consider themselves to have continued the tradition of judaism, having followed the messiah when he appeared, but otherwise not changed practice significantly.--PalMD^{-yada yada} 14:47, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

As well as the link above, see also [2] Fox 14:48, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

I have to admit, that semantically to me, they seem like a sect of Christianity that have returned to the original Christian practices. The original Christians were very much like the rest of the Jews in the area during the time of sectarianism in the first century CE. It is often said that if one wishes to see what a service at the original Temple looked like, go to a Catholic Mass.--PalMD^{-yada yada} 14:52, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

Have the papists restored the daily sacrifice?? That would be a site to behold lol :D Fox 14:54, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

Yes, except it is known as the Eucharist, and I call them Catholics.162.82.215.199 14:57, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

Thank you for your information. As one final question (i'm a really curious person), do mesianic jews believe in jesus's resurrection (or celebrate easter)? Thunderkatz 14:57, 2 July 2007 (CDT)

To 162.82.215.199 - hm, you missed my self-deprecating humor there - that was a sly reference to my being accused of being a religious hate merchant ref Mormonism. To Thunderkatz - yes, we believe in the resurrection, but do not celebrate Easter (pagan) or the resurrection in the accepted Christian sense; rather, we remember His death as part of our Pesach observancies, His burial as part of Chag Matzah, and His resurrection as part of Yom HaBikkurim. ^{— Unsigned, by: 89.243.241.198 / talk / contribs}

So you're basically a Christian, minus the hypocrisy. --_Essayist RA ^Talk __Fruitcake! 02:29, 3 January 2008 (EST)

[edit] Conservative movement

"They still maintain the use of halakha, but do not offer any specific role for Kohanim or Levites." Maybe my congregation is the exception, but Kohanim still always receive the first aliyah and Levis always receive the second. Thunderkatz^Ho! 11:01, 10 February 2008 (EST)

~~The Masorti movement's views on the roles of Kohen and Levites is, like all things related to that movement, not quite clear. More Conservodox synagogues will maintain privileges related to Alliot, while others will not. However, the Conservative movement is pretty clear on the idea that Israelites can marry Kohen or Levites, if, for no other reason, to slow down intermarriage. I agree, that was worded incorrectly.Jsonitsac 16:46, 8 April 2008 (EDT)