Reflection About Judaism Vs Judaism
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When an individual relates to the Bible and refers as God as an ultimate power and a divine power, it would be identical to Judaism. Learning about Judaism has put a whole different perspective on my outlook of life because it doesn’t mean that Christian’s only believe in God, Jews do also. Their services and rituals are very similar to Christianity but not identical.
From the experience of going to Beth El Temple, I noticed differences right away. Walking in, a person of authority, not sure who it was, greeted everyone passing through the doors. I felt very welcomed and I felt like I didn’t stand out at all. One thing that greatly stood out to me was the way every individual dressed up. All the men were dressed up in suits and ties or bowties with the usual yamaka. All women had nice sundresses on that covered their shoulders and if it didn’t they had a shawl on that did cover their shoulders. Up at the bimah, instead of usually one priest in Christianity, there were two Rabbi’s and a musician playing the guitar and singing. The two Rabbi’s start off the ceremony saying “Shabbot Shalom”, which I’m pretty sure means welcome to all or hello. After the Rabbi’s say it to the audience and the audience, including myself, says it back they sing a song similar to us Christian’s : “Allelujah”. As many also see in videos of Jews saying prayer or singing a song, many get into it and move their whole body in a rhythm. After this song ended, this service was special because two boys were going to get bar mitzvahed. After these boys are introduced, everyone greets each other so there are no strangers. Next they sing another song called “Matto Bu” which is words of blessing given by God. After this song they say that individuals of Judaism c...
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...any others have the same views as me and I like that.
Me: What is the most challenging aspect of being a member of this religion?
Jason: The most difficult part of belonging to this religion is how it is not accepted by most of today’s society. Most individuals make fun of me for being Jewish because the Holocaust. Personally, I think it has nothing to do with the extermination of many Jews. Being Jewish is mostly about faith, and going through the suffering to get to the higher power and achieving the ultimate goal.
In conclusion, I did not realize how in-depth another religion could be and how similar it could be to my own religion. Many individuals should be open to this religion because it is very similar in a lot of ways. I feel like if we worship the same God and all have the same destination, there shouldn’t be any social problems in today’s society.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that judaism's services and rituals are similar to christianity but not identical.
- Describes how they felt welcomed and didn't stand out from the crowd at beth el temple.
- Describes how the bar mitzvah boys are brought up to the bimah along with their families and are greeted by the congregation. the musician sings the "lai" song as the rabbi's leave with the torah and then re-enter.
- Opines that judaism's services and rituals are similar to christianity but not identical.
- Describes how they felt welcomed and didn't stand out from the crowd at beth el temple.
- Describes how the bar mitzvah boys are brought up to the bimah along with their families and are greeted by the congregation. the musician sings the "lai" song as the rabbi's leave with the torah and then re-enter.
- Opines that the torah and everything said in is honored everyday and told to be practiced everyday, but not everyone does that.
- Opines that the basic practice that we are told to practice daily is praying three times a day and reading and living by the torah.
- Opines that it's interesting that judaism has its own kind of foods. kosher meat differentiates the difference between clean and unclean animals.
- Opines that 900 people come to worship at the synagogue.
- Explains that they were raised into judaism. both their mother and father and their parents were born into the religion.
- Opines that they enjoy sabbath services because it makes them realize they're not alone in this world.
- Opines that many individuals should be open to this religion because it is very similar in a lot of ways.
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- Compares the artworks of the three religions: islam, christianity, and judaism.
- Explains that the three major religions are sequential in their organization and share some common beliefs. judaism, christianity, and islam are similar in origin but different enough to cause conflict between their followers.
- Explains that while all three religions are monotheistic and believe in only one true god, that god is different between the three. jerusalem is a sacred place which holds special significance for each.
- Compares the artworks of the three religions: islam, christianity, and judaism.
- Explains that all three religions were created and promoted by a prophet who relayed the message of god to others.
- Explains that judaism did not seek other members to join its religion, while christianity was active in recruiting more members and was missionary. islam spread and grew through its simplicity, militarism, and economic opportunity.
1031 wordsRead More - The Falling of the Second Temple: A Pivotal Point in Jewish Historyexplanatory essayThe destruction of the Second Temple in 70 c.e. was a pivotal moment in Jewish history (Molloy, 290). The destruction of the temple and subsequent displacement of Jewish people had the potential to destroy the faith completely. At this point in Jewish history, communal gatherings at the temple for worship were a significant component of the religion. A critical part of their faith revolved around priest lead gatherings and the performance of sacrificial rituals (Molloy, 314). As the faith was mostly an oral tradition at this point in history, gathering together was an important way to pass on the traditions and prayers of Judaism. The destruction of this central meeting place, coupled with the forced displacement of the Jewish people required the faith to redesign their focus in order to keep the religion alive, because without the temple, they could no longer maintain many of their current rituals.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that although the exact age of the jewish faith is debatable, it is a faith with an extensive, and at times tumultuous, history.
- Explains that the destruction of the second temple in 70 c.e. and subsequent displacement of jewish people had the potential to destroy the faith completely.
- Explains that judaism modified its traditions and rituals to fit their new existence. the torah, nevi'im, and ketuvim are the main documents in the jewish faith.
- Explains that although the exact age of the jewish faith is debatable, it is a faith with an extensive, and at times tumultuous, history.
- Explains that the destruction of the second temple in 70 c.e. and subsequent displacement of jewish people had the potential to destroy the faith completely.
- Explains that judaism modified its traditions and rituals to fit their new existence. the torah, nevi'im, and ketuvim are the main documents in the jewish faith.
- Explains that after the destruction of the temple, judaism was forced to modify several of its traditions and rituals.
- Explains that biblical judaism focuses on the maintenance of food and personal cleanliness, such as not eating pork or shellfish, and the practice of circumcision on boys after the fall of the temple.
- Explains that several holidays and religious days were maintained after the fall of the second temple, such as hanukkah and keeping the sabbath.
- Explains that the jewish people maintained their resilience through the fall of the temple. they have been persecuted throughout time.
- Opines that the 10 commandments were an important aspect of jewish morality, but their importance became a focal point for rabbis after the fall of the second temple.
- Explains that the creation of the "new" rabbinical judaism led to new traditions and elements of jewish faith. religious specialists and rabbis created the talmud.
- Explains that the talmud was created as a way to remain consistent throughout the jewish faith. it allowed rabbis and scholars to document the correct interpretation for the people spread far and wide.
- Explains that although many faiths may have fallen after the destruction of the second temple, the religion was able to reconstruct itself and modify its practices and traditions to accommodate their new situation.
1366 wordsRead More - Judaism vs. Christianityexplanatory essayJudaism and Christianity developed on the basis obeying God, on adherence to his rules and intentions and their faithful fulfillment. Since the fulfillment of God’s will is a duty of a Jewish or Christian person, both religions fall into the rule-deontological category.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that judaism and christianity developed on the basis of obeying god, on adherence to his rules and intentions and their faithful fulfillment.
- Explains that in christianity, the emphasis is placed on love of god rather than on obeying his will. people must believe that god is merciful and loves them as well.
- Explains that jesus endorses agape, or selfless love, which consists of dedication to another person’s good, even at the expense of our own good and happiness. people should practice peace and nonviolence, return good for evil and love for suffering.
- Explains that judaism and christianity developed on the basis of obeying god, on adherence to his rules and intentions and their faithful fulfillment.
- Explains that in christianity, the emphasis is placed on love of god rather than on obeying his will. people must believe that god is merciful and loves them as well.
- Explains that jesus endorses agape, or selfless love, which consists of dedication to another person’s good, even at the expense of our own good and happiness. people should practice peace and nonviolence, return good for evil and love for suffering.
- Opines that agapeistic love is unstable equilibrium and an easy victim of the "prisoner's dilemma," in which the best alternative for a group of people is not best for each person in the group.
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