Why do non Jewish ppl...?

Question

greet jewish ppl with "shalom" Shalom is hebrew for peace but in America most Jews speak fluent English and poor Hebrew so its a pointless gesture

Answer 1

I usually greet everyone with a Korean greeting. I know many Jews and have never heard anyone greet them with shalom. I believe it would be pointless.

Answer 2

I've never greeted a Jewish person that way. Nor have I tried to greet an Arab with Asalaam Alaikum....or a Chinese person with Nay hou ma. I just usually say "hi." Guess it takes all kinds to make a world, though.

Someone could say "Bore da" to me...and I wouldn't understand it either. It's been like 4 generations since my family immigrated here from Wales!

Answer 3

There are Black and African Jews which incorporates the Ethiopian Jews. Jews have self belief sacred Jewish rituals ought to really be done by using Jews,non-Jews can participate in Jewish vacation journeys if in attendance of a Jewish vacation provider

Answer 4

I have never greeted a Jewish person that way. I don't greet ANYBODY that way, is how I know this. Other than that, I wouldn't be sure..because I do not look at somebody, try to determine their religious beliefs and THEN greet them. Who would do that? Why would I care if they were Jewish or Catholic or Hindu etc? Seriously? It is none of my business.

Answer 5

There are many ways not to have peace, it's
not about being poor. Peace within you.
I just say have a good day.

Answer 6

At least its a friendly gesture......it could be worse.

Answer 7

er ... never have done that or thought about. it's hello for everyone no matter what their religion.

Answer 8

i dnt knw any jewish

Answer 9

whats wrong with it?lls

Answer 10

just had good intentions I guess