It follows the maternal line in Orthodox Judaism however in Reform Judaism it can follow either the maternal or paternal line. Israeli citizenship is available for anyone with one Jewish parent. Also, Karaite Jews follow the patriarchal line of descent only, but that's a whole other can of worms
Pretty much, although I requested Kosher food when I was in hospital, mainly cos it's delivered from a specialist supplier in a sealed tray and not the hideous slop you normally get in hospital.:D
I loved the old bloke, my Grandad came from Poland as a young man in the 30's, would have loved to meet him.
Rossy - My OH is Jewish but I haven't converted and our little boy has been brisked - so would a reform Synagogue accept him without my conversion? Would he be allowed his bar mitzvah?
Loved this programme - especially the old man, he was amazing and totally summed up what it's all about (IMO)!
my cousin married a Jewish girl (they've just had their golden wedding), and he converted to Judaism - don't know if he needed to be "cut" tho' - haven't asked him! I did read though, that for adult men, they only need a symbolic spilling of blood, like you get from a blood test. By all accounts, the conversion process was quite intensive.
They don't have a kosher kitchen, and are "Liberal"; curiously, her sister also "married out"
My boss and I went to a client in Golders Green on a Friday afternoon one January, and left after sunset. We thought the end of the world had come it was THAT quiet
Rossy - My OH is Jewish but I haven't converted and our little boy has been brisked - so would a reform Synagogue accept him without my conversion? Would he be allowed his bar mitzvah?
Loved this programme - especially the old man, he was amazing and totally summed up what it's all about (IMO)!
Yes and yes You should Google your nearest one and have a chat with the Rabbi. If you were considering conversion then the process is much less onerous with Reform Judaism as well;)
So what is the reason behind the switches not being used and nothing carried on the Sabbath?
It's because there are forms of meleachot work which are outlined in the Oral Torah(Mishnah) which is based on the famous biblical commandment on not doing work on the Shabbat(Sabbath).
I found this show absolutley fascinating- I was worried it would be a bit of a hatchet job relying on stereotypes etc but I found it actually really quite tastful and insightful.
I live in an area with a very high Jewish population, so it was nice to learn a lot more about Jewish custom and tradition!
we do the bits we want to do, very selective. since having kids we're making more of an effort like we keep to some of the festival customs like give up bread for passover, fasting at yom kippur, and candle lighting at hannuka. nothing too strenuous we're not encouraging the kids to eat pig, but i can't resist the odd bacon sanger.
If you have kids you should be ok with the no light switch rule...most kids cant turn off a light to save there lives
One warms to their devotion and family orientated lives. As usual the women are content as second class drudges, and seem fairly happy as homemakers and baby machines.
Let down by the comically insane rules of the Sabbath, which, even by the loopy standards of cranky religious protocols, are illogical beyond belief.
You can't tear off a sheet of bog roll, or boil a kettle ?
One warms to their devotion and family orientated lives. As usual the women are content as second class drudges, and seem fairly happy as homemakers and baby machines.
Let down by the comically insane rules of the Sabbath, which, even by the loopy standards of cranky religious protocols, are illogical beyond belief.
You can't tear off a sheet of bog roll, or boil a kettle ?
I´ve posted what I felt about lovely Jack. His final words could be his epitaph - not verbatim - ''I´ve lived in Hell and now I´ve lived in Paradise''.
Had the programme on record and watched it the other day.
I enjoyed watching it,and think it will be super if they will make a series of it.
Richard you said''women are content as second class drudges'' no they are not,they can have super careers, one of my near neigbours the wife lets call her Hannah is a teacher and was only home for her maternity leave. and none of the jewish ladies in my area are drudges
They(orthodox jewish people) do not have television sets or DVD players
I watched this on-line after a work colleague said how good it was. Really interesting. Jack was lovely. What beautiful grand-children - and the way he said that his grandson was a replacement for his brother. Very moving.
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Maybe that's why he's not very religious, it would possibly not be acceptable so he'd rather 'keep out of it'.
Rossy - My OH is Jewish but I haven't converted and our little boy has been brisked - so would a reform Synagogue accept him without my conversion? Would he be allowed his bar mitzvah?
Loved this programme - especially the old man, he was amazing and totally summed up what it's all about (IMO)!
They don't have a kosher kitchen, and are "Liberal"; curiously, her sister also "married out"
My boss and I went to a client in Golders Green on a Friday afternoon one January, and left after sunset. We thought the end of the world had come it was THAT quiet
Had to?
Yes and yes
It's because there are forms of meleachot work which are outlined in the Oral Torah(Mishnah) which is based on the famous biblical commandment on not doing work on the Shabbat(Sabbath).
Ok. Not had to, but felt it best not to upset my parents at the time, like a good Jewish boy.:)
I live in an area with a very high Jewish population, so it was nice to learn a lot more about Jewish custom and tradition!
Sad memories from Jack....but he sure made something of himself, when he made it to Manchester.:cool:
If you have kids you should be ok with the no light switch rule...most kids cant turn off a light to save there lives
it is mainly to do with not drawing attention to oneselves.
Black and white is very modest and plain, however bright colours would usually draw the eyes of others.
Orthadox Jews are dress highly modest, and they call it 'Tzniut' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzniut
Tzniut not only refers to the clothing but also a way of life, being modest and unassuming.
Let down by the comically insane rules of the Sabbath, which, even by the loopy standards of cranky religious protocols, are illogical beyond belief.
You can't tear off a sheet of bog roll, or boil a kettle ?
Can you wipe your arse on the curtains?
http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=254514
What a man.
I enjoyed watching it,and think it will be super if they will make a series of it.
Richard you said''women are content as second class drudges'' no they are not,they can have super careers, one of my near neigbours the wife lets call her Hannah is a teacher and was only home for her maternity leave. and none of the jewish ladies in my area are drudges
They(orthodox jewish people) do not have television sets or DVD players