Do the Jewish people still offer up sacrifices?

Answer 1

Since the temple was destroyed in 70 AD, the Jewish people have not offered burnt sacrifices. However, the old Testament says that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins (that is why Christians are considered forgiven through the last and final blood sacrifice of the perfect lamb, Christ) . I think the Jewish people some other system right now until a third temple is built some day. The mosque in Jerusalem is now standing on the spot of the former Jewish Temple and the only way a new temple can be rebuilt is if somehow the mosque is removed. The bible teaches that a 3rd temple will be built again sometime after the rapture and blood sacrifices will return. I heard that they are even now making the priests clothing, golden vessels, etc in order to be ready when this occurs. Maybe someone Jewish can answer with more information.

Answer 2

Good question. Here are the facts:
As some of the other posters have written, we (jews) can only offer sacrifices in the temple. So, no-temple; no sacrifice. This is a law which was given to us by G-d to be enforced once the temple was established.
To those very ill-informed posters who said "it's because of jesus etc..", I have to bluntly say they're wrong. Firstly, we don't believe in jesus etc.. He's got nothing to do with it. Secondly, Jesus is supposed to be a sin sacrifice (or passover sacrifice; it seems christianity doesn't have that straight yet) -- but there are LOTS of other types of sacrifices! So why would those other ones end just because of jesus? The answer is clear: It has nothing to do with jesus.

And lastly, since I assume the questioner is most concerned with sin sacrifices, it is appropriate that I point out that judaism has *never* considered sacrifices as being the important ingredient in atonement. Rather, heartfelt repentance is the main part. Sacrifices, prayer, charity -- all the externals associated with atonement in Judaism -- are all secondary and certainly wouldn't hold back atonement.

As it says in Hosea 14:3, "Take with you words, and return unto the L-RD; say unto Him: 'Forgive all iniquity, and accept that which is good; so will we render for bullocks the offering of our lips."

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Answer 3

No that ended a long time ago. Muslims still have some customs and rituals that seem to outsiders as sacrifices, like slaughtering a lamb for a feast during a party.

Answer 4

Not right now because the Temple is not standing. However, they offer up "sacrifices" of praise to God. When the temple is rebuilt, sacrifices should begin again.

Answer 5

Depends how you define sacrifice. I live in china and visit temple. They sacrifice food, (ie fruits) incease (sp) and money. Now if your thinking that a sacrifice must involve blood and the life of an animal I don't know if they do nowdays.

Answer 6

They would if they could. Their temple where these things are prescribed by scriptures to be performed was destroyed and in the temple mount is in the hands of the Muslims. Its on the same hilltop as the dome of the rock.

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Answer 7

no -- as the text says "words will replace sacrifices". we still read the order of sacrifices though and learn them in the expectation of their return in the future.

Answer 8

What is this asking? offer up sacrifices?

Answer 9

Unfortunatly, we can't, since we don't have an altar in the proper place on the Temple Mount.

Answer 10

Not now but will start again after the temple is rebuilt.