Recent questions tagged jews

Description : Are Catholic services and Jewish services similar or vastly different?

Last Answer : Not at all, even superficially.

Description : I honestly have no idea what some people have against Jews! Will you enlighten me?

Last Answer : Antisemitism predates Christianity as well. It was around in Greek and Roman times. I might add to your support of Judaism that wherever the Jews are, there is a great influx of arts and culture. They lead the way in ... as early as 1200 C.E. So aren't they just as much a part of us' as anyone?

Description : Jews changing planes in Arab countries? How does this work?

Last Answer : answer:Pure speculation on my part: A traveling Israeli would avoid stopping in an Arab country that didn't allow Israelis. And, if they did, they would only be transiting at the airport, not passing ... message on Israeli stamps: some say it is grounds for denial, others say it does not matter.

Description : Do you think Jews tend to be more intelligent than Christians on average?

Last Answer : Not at all. I’ve known smart Jews and ignorant Jews both, but I tend to determine intelligence based on how well I know the individual, not assumptions and generalizations based on religious affilation.

Description : For Star Wars nerds: Why would George Lucas name the desert-dwelling merchants of Tattooine "Jawa's" - isn't that a little too close to Jews to be a coincidence?

Last Answer : I’m not a Star Wars nerd, so I’ll skip this question…

Description : How do Jewish Holy Days, traditions, etc. help the Jews connect to their past?

Last Answer : answer:Just celebrating them reinforces the traditions. Things are changing a little in America, not sure about other countries, but still for the most part Jewish holidays are celebrated without a lot of decoration ... t want that to happen. They feel the way to get back is to live, to continue.

Description : Purim plans?

Last Answer : We usually just buy hamentashens.

Description : How big is a yamika?

Last Answer : Here are some patterns that may help. You will also have better results if you search for “yarmulke” or “kippah.”

Description : How do you become Jewish?

Last Answer : Sign me up ;)

Description : Why the animosity toward Jews?

Last Answer : answer:I have never understood this. My best guess would be that in medieval times Jews often worked in trades like money-lending and banking that were off-limits to ‘proper’ Christians. Great question by the way, I look forward to reading the responses of those more learned than myself.

Description : Can I wish you a Happy Passover?

Last Answer : Happy Passover!

Description : If the Holocaust didn't happen, what did, exactly?

Last Answer : Let me tell you something about the Iowa Cynic. He’s a former wis.dmer that moved here. In all my discussions with him, he’s never actually denied the Holocaust. He just questions the 6 million number.

Description : What does Hava Nagila mean?

Last Answer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hava_Nagila translated: “Let us rejoice.”