The prayer "Kol Nidre," with its marvelously plaintive and touching melody, and, gradually increasing in volume from pianissimo to fortissimo, repeats three times the following words:
"All vows [], obligations, oaths, and anathemas, whether called 'ḳonam,' 'ḳonas,' or by any other name, which we may vow, or swear, or pledge, or whereby we may be bound, from this Day of Atonement until the next (whose happy coming we await), we do repent. May they be deemed absolved, forgiven, annulled, and void, and made of no effect; they shall not bind us nor have power over us. The vows shall not be reckoned vows; the obligations shall not be obligatory; nor the oaths be oaths."
The leader and the congregation then say together:(Num. xv. 26).
"And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them, seeing all the people were in ignorance"
2006-07-05 00:02:23 · 10 answers · asked by Biomimetik 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No I don't trust them!
2006-07-05 00:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by Pobept 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
This argument is used often by anti-Semites. Hopefully, you are not anti-Semitic, just mislead or curious.
This prayer has always been controversial; for that reason, it has not been used by Jews for quite some time. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find a European or American Jewish congregation that uses it today, although some still do.
Many who read the "Kol Nidre" (which actually refers to the entire Yom Kippur service, not just the prayer), believe this is an example of dishonest Jews trying to snake their way out of promises and oaths to others. Nothing could be further from the truth; however, the fact that some Jews evidently came to believe this lead to the prayer's overwhelming disapproval.
The reference to "oaths and vows" in the prayer points us to Deut. 23:22, where Jews were cautioned that "when you make any vow to the Lord your God, you must pay it without delay. ... you must be careful to perform any promise you have made with your lips." In other words, don't make a promise to God you don't intend to fulfill as soon as possible.
Human nature being what it is, people rush into vows and oaths to God that have not been properly thought through. The prayer's intended purpose was to rescind a hasty promise, as if it was never made. It is unclear whether this practice is acceptable to God, although He certainly knows when such a promise is made that it will not be fulfilled.
Can we trust the Jews? The Bible says that we should love and trust them, for through them God blessed the world with His salvation.
2006-07-05 00:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you know that only 0.25% of the world population is Jewish, yet when it comes to scientists they excel more than any others as 25% of the worlds scientists are Jews, NOW THAT'S EXCITING!
It was Jews who discovered the polio vaccine and stopped this crippling disease. It was a Jewish man who cared enough about animals to start the RSPCA. Where ever Jews are in the world nations are blessed as they ALWAYS prosper countries.
Unlike the Muslims who are just suicide bombers. they only thing they bring to the world is a moon god and hate.
2006-07-05 00:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your question is of a judgmental nature.
Jews are no different than any of the rest of us. We have been put here by God to learn the true meaning of love. They are doing it their way we are doing it ours. Jesus asks us to love our neighbors. Jews are our neighbors. We need not think on this issue beyond this point.
Jesus did not ask us to judge the actions of our neighbors, in fact he cautioned us to avoid doing this at all cost. He asks us only to love them and when you deviate from this path he pointed out for us you do so at great peril to your salvation. Judgments path leads only downward. The path Jesus pointed out for us leads only upward toward our home where our father awaits our return.
2006-07-05 00:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what exactly does this do with trustwhile?
Quran also told sons of Israel that they are god's chosen people. See [2:47 / 2:122 / 5:12 / ...]
2006-07-05 10:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by peace_lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not understand the prayer..... it is to repent of any vows or promises foolishly spoken to god which were not possible to keep to begin with.....
It would be nice if their enemies would repent of vows they make, but break every day.....
At least the Jews repent to God, showing respect for God....others should do the same.
2006-07-05 00:11:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I trust my friends that are jews more than most of my fellow catholics. I have reported you for hateful and anti semetic statements
2006-07-05 10:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by daniel 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess i will but i am against them taking Israel because they belive
it is thier holy land.
2006-07-05 00:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I trust them as much as I trust anyone. I don't base who I trust on their religion.
2006-07-05 00:27:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on person, not what he/she believes.
2006-07-05 00:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by . : [ s a k u r a ] : . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋