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[byfaithmedia]

How can Jews serve God without a Temple, when the Torah speaks of it so often. Is the covenant broken and will this lead to the Jews to Jesus?

[rw7771]

Watch "MosesandZippora" on YouTube

[deborahdeshoftim5779]

An excellent article documenting the solitary efforts of one London Orthodox Jew to protest against the abuse of Uyghur Muslims in China. 

The fact that millions are silent on acts of Chinese aggression, persecution, and brutality shows, as Andrew says, how many have been paid off by the Chinese government. 

I have yet to hear British politicians demanding action against the Chinese state for its heinous abuses. This is undoubtedly because we have sold all our industry to China and are dependent upon them for so many products. This is similar to how we turn a blind eye to Saudi Arabian brutality, on account of petroleum. 

The root reason why the Chinese government abuses human rights is Communism, a brutal and inhumane ideology which reduces human beings to objects of capital. An ideology that denies human beings the rights to follow their personal conscience and beliefs (hence the persecution of Muslims and also Christians and Jews). An ideology responsible for the suppression, economic ruin, starvation, slave labour, torture, and murder of millions during the 20th century. 

People in the West who are complacent, easily fooled, greedy for cheap products, or worse, devotees of Communism, have ignored the fact that China’s government retains its murderous allegiances to Mao. They have whitewashed the history of Communism, and point to China’s supposed prosperity. But anyone who has been to China will see that this economic prosperity is largely a myth. High production stems from extremely cheap labour, with millions of Chinese people being unable to afford a decent lifestyle. 

I am grateful for people such as Andrew who will stand against the powers of a brutal government for justice. Sadly, some have criticised him, rather than the perpetrators. 

For example, one person was quoted asking about grooming gangs-- a reference to British men of Pakistani ethnic origin who have been grooming and abusing white English girls for decades and were protected by political correctness, anti-white racism, and an incompetent legal system. Unsurprisingly, the grisly revelations of these crimes have provoked outrage and justifiably demanded introspection of British Pakistani Muslim communities. 

Even though the perpetrators of these crimes are mostly Muslim men of Pakistani ethnic origin, this has nothing to do with the Uyghur Muslims in China, for reasons that should be quite obvious. People should learn to think in clear categories. Identifying a (likely) culprit does not mean blaming everyone else. Likewise, some have criticised Andrew after the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks, committed by extremist Muslims from that nation. Again, this has nothing to do with, neither does it justify, China’s appalling actions against Chinese Muslims. 

Another asked “who cares”, showing the sad selfishness that has overcome British society today. 

Well many do care. Tyrannical authorities cannot last forever, as history has repeatedly shown. We can see the Iranian people rising up against 40 years of oppression, and the people of Hong Kong demanding democratic freedoms. People like Andrew will continue to do what many of us are too afraid to do-- speak out against a wicked ruler. Mazel Tov to him! 

[jacobjrjacob]

Shalom! World. #slovenija #piran #jewishslovenja #jewishpiran #jacobjewishworldtraveler #jewishtraveler #orthodoxjew #hasidic #wanderlust #adriaticsea (em Piran, Slovenia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mqCooA8PW3d-N_lfuTD9z19G8BuIiE51nSqU0/?igshid=1onrh4u2v4pc6

[frenchjewess]

What it’s like being a Jew in France

I’m sure you’ve heard that France (and Europe in general) is becoming more and more anti Semitic.

Yes, that is indeed true.

For starters, there are a set of unspoken rules that Jews tend to follow.

1. Don’t speak Hebrew in public places.

2. Don’t even say the word “Israel” in public places (my family substitutes Israel for Italy)

3. Don’t wear any religious symbols. Men, don’t wear your kippah, just wear a hat. Don’t wear a necklace with a Magen David, even if you hide it, don’t risk it.

4. When entering or exiting a Jewish school, if someone asks what that building is, you say “I’m not sure it’s just a meeting place.”

5. Do not tell anyone you don’t know that you’re Jewish, you never know who could be listening.

Yeah, it broke my heart to write this... because when you live it, it actually doesn’t feel as bad. You get used to this stuff very quickly.

Hi, I am a 17 year old Jewish girl. I’ve lived in France, Switzerland, Israel, and various states across the U.S.

Would you believe me though when I told you that being Jewish in France is much better than being Jewish in the U.S.?

I know, that seems crazy of me to say... after all those rules and the way I have to hide my identity?

Here’s the thing, all this hate towards Jews in France has had a huge positive side effect. The Jews in France are like a tribe.

You’re not religious? You’ll still go to synagogue or Jewish schools if you can afford it.

You don’t eat kosher? You’ll go to the kosher restaurants anyways (Paris has more kosher restaurants then any other city except Jerusalem, over 200) because you know someone who works there or you just would rather dine there.

When it comes to vacation? Well there’s only on destination you really want to go to, and that’s Israel (hence all the French people you see when you go there).

The Jews in France have united under the pressure. We are thriving with hundreds of synagogues and kosher restaurants in Paris.

I’m going to be honest, and not very politically correct.

It’s also about where you hang out.

The rich neighborhoods (which Jews tend to gravitate towards, because even if it’s expensive, at least they know it’s safe) with a lot of tourists are fine.

If you go into the poor suburbs of Paris, you will find a large majority of Arab immigrants who, quite honestly, hate Jews. Who will jump you if they suspect that you’re Jewish.

There’s a story of a man in Paris who took a taxi. He started speaking in Hebrew on the phone to his family. Twenty minutes later, he realizes the driver is not taking him anywhere NEAR where he needs to go, and jumps out of the car.

The driver was planning to go somewhere abandoned and beat him up.

The suburbs surrounding Paris that have an Arab majority aren’t safe. That’s a fact and you need to know that if you want to be safe in Paris.

There is no “peace between two cultures” there, it’s more of a “step into our territory and you won’t leave with your life”.

Every Jew in France knows this to be true and avoids these neighborhoods at all costs.

I lived in a nice neighborhood, I went to a Jewish school. I often ate out at kosher restaurants. I went to Jewish events when I could.

I followed some simple rules. Did not talk about Israel in the metro, didn’t talk in Hebrew either.

About a month ago, i moved back to the states.

It’s weird talking about Israel when I want and wearing my shirts with words in Hebrew on them.

But I miss the sense of belonging to a tribe that you will find with European Jews.

I hope this gives you a better idea of what it is like to be a Jew living in France.

There are dangers, yes.

You have to follow some rules in order to guarante your safety.

But you will also feel a sense of community that surpasses any other country besides Israel.

You will see that every Jew loves Israel with a passion and all believe their future is there.

Jews throughout history have only strengthened when threatened.

To those who try to hurt us, you’re just making us stronger.

[realorthodoxjew]

Q&A #1: What’s up with women in Judaism?

Ok, I’ve got a bit to say about this:

Women are NOT inferior to men in Judaism. Let’s just make that clear.

In this world, we see many types of professions; some people are doctors, some are business owners and some are garbage collectors. We need all of these types of people to help run this place we call earth, and if one of them would quit their job, it would just be dysfunctional.

So too, with women & men. Neither of them are superior, however, they both have different roles in life. We have different missions, and we are commanded with the mitzvot geared for us to make our missions accessible.

Now, why don’t women wear a kippah or tallit?

Physically, neither man nor woman is superior or inferior. Spiritually, women are far more connected to G-d than men are. The kippah is to remind men about G-d at all times, because they are liable to forget. Same goes with tzitzit/tallit, which remind them of the commandments, and so on and so forth. Since women are far more in tune with their spirituality (even though we might not feel it sometimes), wearing a kippah would actually be degrading to us, because we are telling people “I want to be like a man, a man who is so out of tune with G-d that he needs a constant reminder.”

In the future, when the messiah (Moshiach) will come, the verse “אישה עטרת בעלה” - “the woman is the crown of her husband” - will be revealed to everyone, and not hidden like it is now; Not that she is her husband’s crown, but that she is ABOVE her husband, superior to him, just like a crown sits ABOVE the king/queen.

Thanks for reading! Any questions will be happily welcomed 😊

[cultvault]

Episode 133 - Robert talks us through independently becoming more Othordox before deciding to step back. He explores his time in Israel and the change in practice in this part of the world. #israël #orthodoxjudaism #orthodoxjew #exjewish #exjew #newreligiousmovements #newreligiousmovement #nrm #highdemand #religiousstudies #studyofreligion #religiouslife #gettingout #iseeyousurvivor #podcastinterview #thecultvault #cultvault #igotout #conservativejudaism #liberaljudaism https://www.instagram.com/p/CWd_Xq7AoDx/?utm_medium=tumblr

[grandmasdowry]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Vintage Doll Jewish Man, Rabbi, National Costume, Orthodox, Hasidic, Made in Israel #hanukkahgift #jewishman #rabbi #doll #nationalcostumedoll #orthodoxjew #hasidicjew #madeinisrael https://etsy.me/32JnQaQ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVJh2tB2Cn/?igshid=1jgm4vot51sme

[educated-hebrew]

How can you be the people of the Bible saying things like this? I mean you’re supposed to be a religious figure that loves all people......#blackcelebrities #orthodoxjews #orthodoxjew #jewishpeople #racists #racism #blackfolks #blackpeoplebelike https://www.instagram.com/p/B4aYL2Gh5Cu/?igshid=ed2h1ay6tkri

[idigiweb-blog]

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[leyleela]

#orthodoxjew #jewishwoman #kid #nyc #brooklyn #williamsburg (at Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

[deborahdeshoftim5779]

Big fan of Jamie Geller’s cooking and Israel videos. A very enjoyable tour around the City of David, Jerusalem. 

[jacobjrjacob]

Shalom! World. Spaces change but a trully feelings continues. #ukraine #lviv #rosesynagogue #jewishczech #jewishpoland #jewishtraveler #orthodoxjew #hasidic #blackandwhitephotohraphy #oldsynagogue (em The Space of Synagogues) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8iw17XFQKe7Cu0tiq3598QF6vdd8lNixg-iFA0/?igshid=19jjnh6dgy64m

[glassteakettle]

Cant remember where i found this, but it needs to be spread. Anthropology 101 folks, we are similar in the most astonishing ways.

[realorthodoxjew]

Mythbuster #2:

“Goy” is NOT a derogatory term. It simply means “non-jew”, or “Gentile”, the same as the word “Yid” means “Jew”.

[bricehammack]

#Lizzo #NewYorkCity #Manhattan #WestVillage #SixthAvenue #Eruv #FishingLine #OrthodoxJews #Sabbath #BriceDailyPhoto https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rLUu-hchR/?igshid=usb6xqn658bw