i work in a community where there are alot of jews..and i have notice..they buy alot of chocolate chips, why? they like to buy hard liqour, they have alot of facial hair(guys) their boys have curly long hair on the sides, they where this braided belts, girls/woman only wear long skurts. the woman always wear something to cover head/hair, and they usually got short hair, the guys are always waring black suits, and look mean and mad. and they only hang out with their own they even have their own dating site JLOVE.COM, what do they do for a living, why everything must be kosher for them????????
2006-09-12 00:29:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it does not bother me, how dumb!
am curios, thats why am here ASKING, duh! i know its there religion, but WHAT DOES IT MEAN, they intimidate me too much to ask THEM, and i dont hink its appropriate
2006-09-12 00:37:46 · update #1
The Jews you describe sound like Orthodox Jews. These beliefs are outlined pretty well in the Old Testament. I'm really amazed that a culture can stick to these traditions for thousands of years! That is devotion.
The Wikipedia article gives a basic summary of their beliefs. I don't really understand the difference between "Orthodox Judaism" and "Judaism." I think Orthodox Jews are much stricter with foods and dress and look the way you describe, though. Think "middle-eastern Amish."
Above all, be respectful. I don't blame your curiosity at all! Get to know them; you'll learn a lot.
Good luck, and God bless!
2006-09-12 00:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by mtnlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is how they identify themselves.And in a closed community they can control their lives and not be too adversely affected by life today.
They teach their children values that is being lost in the modern world.
I guess it's a choice they made. For us who do not totally understand it may seem wrong but remember for them it's right.
2006-09-12 00:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by needanewman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First part of they Religion....long curls on the side ..beards are Rabi's..women have dress this way...kosher foods must be approved by a Rabi to be call this..all Jewish Religion
2006-09-12 00:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all this because they don't believe that Jesus Christ is their savior. And since they don't believe that Jesus is their savior, they are still waiting for their savior, therefore they must still live under the Law of the old testament. therefore their sins are not forgiven unless they sacrifice in the temple, but they have no temple, so their sins are not forgiven, and you wonder why they go around looking mad all the time? It is really quite sad.
2006-09-12 00:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by setfreejn836 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask one of them. I'm sure they would be glad to tell you.
Most of it just seems to be lifestyle to me.
We have Mennonites in our area, and the women wear long dresses and have long hair usually with a small hat on.
2006-09-12 00:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's religion and culture, and it's not that hard to understand. Just so you know, a lot of the things you do seem weird to people that don't share your lifestyle. It's the way things are.
2006-09-12 00:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kosher part is law for food, handling, preparation, etc.. I don't know the customs, but I'm sure it lines up with their law.
2006-09-12 00:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there probably not Rasterfarians
2006-09-12 00:34:44 · answer #8 · answered by Christ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you so worried about it?
Have you ever heard the term...mind your own business?
2006-09-12 00:35:32 · answer #9 · answered by Villain 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's their way of life. we dont have the right to judge them..
2006-09-12 00:35:26 · answer #10 · answered by sud 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋