Brook Hogan tried to shake a Jewish Rabbi's hand and he told her that because he was a Rabbi, he could not. I've never heard of this before....Please explain this to me.
*I'm not the one watching that ridiculous show...just so you know.
2007-03-04 08:30:36 · 14 answers · asked by KS 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Many Orthodox Jewish men and women (not just Rabbis) follow the Jewish practice called Shomer negiah.
This says that one is not supposed to physically touch any member of the opposite sex, unless they are a direct relive such as a spouse, parent, child or sibling.
2007-03-04 08:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Many Orthodox Jewish women folk and adult men people (no longer basically Rabbis) persist with the Jewish prepare called Shomer negiah. This says that one isn't meant to bodily touch any member of the choice intercourse, till they are an prompt relive alongside with a greater half, confirm, new child or sibling.
2016-09-30 04:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason the Rabbi gave was misleading. He did not shake hands because he was a Rabbi but rather because he was an Orthodox Jew. An Orthodox Jewish male usually does not shake hands with a female who is not a relative.
Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist men generally do not have a problem with shaking hands with either sex and therefore neither do their Rabbis.
2007-03-04 10:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's called Shomer Negiah (literally, "guarding touch"), and it's not just rabbis. Religous Jews aren't supposed to touch people of the opposite sex, unless they're married or close relatives.
The idea is that touching is a very powerful form of connection, and you're supposed to save that power for your spouse. If you want to know about Shomer Negiah, The Magic Touch by Gila Manolson (SP?) is THE book on the subject. She explains it a lot better than I did, anyway.
2007-03-04 12:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie Mue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think (but am not sure) that it is because she is a woman, and a Rabbi isn't supposed to physically touch any other woman than his own wife.
Sort of the same reason why Billy Graham would only counsel women with the door open so his wife or secretary could see them, or with them in the room. It's so that there is not even the appearance of impropriety
2007-03-04 08:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The rabbi was probably shomer negiah. Most (all in Orthodox) men (not just rabbis) can not touch women period (not even handshakes) unless they are married to them or closely related. It's nothing personal.
2007-03-04 10:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rabbis can only shake the left hand of a Gentile. Even then, it has to pass the sniff test.
2007-03-04 08:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I havent watched the whol thing but i watch it.Called koshermania.But the reason is that we have to keep a modest distance from the oposite sex that isnt apart of the family.But you can do a quick handshake.But dont worry it is only in the orthodox comunity.But in conservative and reform judaism it is relaxed.
2007-03-04 08:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe Judas Rabbi can answer you that
2007-03-04 08:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by THEGURU 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gratvol is completely right. But one Ortodox rabbi explained it to me this way: "If noone even touches your wife, then NOONE touches your wife!"
2007-03-04 17:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by eyedoc999 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋