Do Jewish people have godparents?

Question

Just curious as I am not sure if it is a religious or social tradition or if this has another name or identity in the Jewish faith. I was having a discussion with some friends and none of us (Jewish and non-Jewish) knew the formal answer.

Answer 1

"The notion of Godparent in the western sense is not a Jewish notion; it is derived from the Christian godparent, whose charge is to ensure the child's spritual upbringing in the church. Judaism rejects this concept outright.

In the Jewish tradition, there are two tiers of responsibility: the immediate family, and the local Jewish community."

Hope this helps, young man.

Answer 2

Jewish Godparents

Answer 3

Do Jewish People Have Godparents

Answer 4

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Do Jewish people have godparents?
Just curious as I am not sure if it is a religious or social tradition or if this has another name or identity in the Jewish faith. I was having a discussion with some friends and none of us (Jewish and non-Jewish) knew the formal answer.

Answer 5

I am not familiar with how the sacrament is done in the protestant church, but for a Catholic family, the Godparents (or parent) must meet certain criteria in order to be considered eligible. You might want to contact your pastor for details. For Catholics: Together with the parents, the godparents are to present the infant at the baptism and help to lead the child to a Christian way of life. This includes helping the child to faithfully fulfill the obligations connected with our Catholic faith (Canon 872). Only one male or one female sponsor or one of each gender can be godparents (Canon 873). Godparents must be at least 16, have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized and be in good standing with the Catholic Church. Non-Catholics of other Christian denominations who are actively practicing their faith may serve as a Christian witness providing at least one of the godparents is Catholic (Canon 874). A letter of recommendation from your church to be a Christian witness is also required.

Answer 6

Yes, many Jewish people have godparents

Answer 7

not in the western value sense of the word
but kids do have a sandek or k'vateh which are some thought of as such

Answer 8

The only religion that practices god-parenting is catholicism. All other religions rely on the fact that the parents will raise the child in the religion or the community will, as in many tribal religions.

Answer 9

I don't see why not. Jews can lose their parents as easily as anyone else.

Answer 10

Not really. They can decide to do it, but it's not really part of the culture.