How do modern day Jews atone for their sins?

Question

I'm pretty sure that they don't sacrifice anymore. Doesn't God require a blood sacrifice to atone for sins?

Ugh... some people are missing part of the point. As Christians we believe that Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins and that blood atonement was no longer needed (although forgive my lack of abilitiy to produce Scripture references)

Answer 1

jews don't believe sacrifices are needed to be forgiven of sins:

http://www.whatjewsbelieve.org/explanation02.html

Answer 2

God never required a blood sacrifice from a human. We learned that from the sacrifice of Isaac -- God stopped the sacrifice because a human sacrifice was NEVER acceptable to the God of the holy people.

We are forgiven whenever we ask for it, but no man is ever condemned to eternal punishment!

Before the destruction of the 2nd Temple, the only sacrifices acceptable to God were the ones mentioned in Leviticus -- little critters, grains, oils, incense, etc. and the only part of the sacrifice meant for God was the aroma. The rest of the sacrifice was meant for the Levites to eat. The other 11 tribes were given land, but the 12th tribe was given the responsibility of sacrifices, therefore the other tribes were required to feed them.

However, the sacrifices had to be done in the Temple in a specific ritual; when the Temple was destroyed in the year 70, all sacrifices were replaced by prayer. There has been no sacrifice in Judaism since the year 70.
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Answer 3

Yes and thats why Jesus came...They stopped doing this atonement after the temple was destroyed..Just remember when you see the new temple being built then look out cause Jesus is almost here...it says in the word when the temple gets built the beast will take it over...better be watching cause they are talking now about restoring the temple already as we speak..

Answer 4

The SAME way GENTILES do........?

(Hebrews 10:12-to-23) But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

(Heb 10:13) From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

(Heb 10:14) For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

(Heb 10:15) Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,

(Heb 10:16) This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

(Heb 10:17) And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

(Heb 10:18) Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

(Heb 10:19) Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

(Heb 10:20) By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

(Heb 10:21) And having an high priest over the house of God;

(Heb 10:22) Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

(Heb 10:23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Thanks, RR

Answer 5

God only require that you keep his word and be baptized in the name of Jesus and repent. Keeping his word is keeping his law. ALL of his law. Dietary, Holy days , feast days, Commandments and statutes. His words are not in vain.

Read Levi 23 notice the word FOREVER


Act 2:37 Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do?

Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Answer 6

no G-d never required blood sacrifice for sin

The Prophets disparaged all such outer manifestations of repentance, insisting rather on a complete change of the sinner's mental and spiritual attitude. They demanded a regeneration of the heart, i.e., a determined turning from sin and returning to God by striving after righteousness. "O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and return unto the Lord: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and accept us graciously: so will we render as bullocks the offerings of our lips" (Hos. 14:1-2, Hebrew). "Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy, and repenteth him of the evil" (Joel 2:13).

Repentance brings pardon and forgiveness of sin (Isaiah 55:7). Outside of repentance the prophets and apostles know of no way of securing pardon. No sacrifices, nor religious ceremonies can secure it. Not that repentance merits forgiveness, but it is a condition of it. Repentance qualifies a man for a pardon, but it does not entitle him to it.

Answer 7

i have wondered that so much. that was the old Convenant with God and so if they think they are still under it then why don't they sacrifice?

Answer 8

By just living a good life. Shalom

Answer 9

I think when they have Yom Kippur they just repent for their sins!

Answer 10

Awesome question! Hope I learn something from it.