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The Jewish law requires, if I am correct, that sacrifice can only be made in the Holy Jewish Temple. Know about the Dome of the Rock? This is the place where the temple is supposed to be, but that location is currently under Muslim control because the Muslims claim that same spot is where the prophet Mohamed ascended to heaven. This is where all the years of tension between Jews and Muslims comes from because each lays claim to that holy spot.

Anyway, the temple was destroyed by the Romans, I think, around 70 AD. It has never been rebuilt. Now, with that location in Muslim hands, there is no possibility of rebuilding until that land returns back to the Jews. Until then, they cannot make sacrifices for their sins, but can only pray.

God bless and take care.

2007-03-20 09:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by Danny H 6 · 1 0

The Jews don't offer sacrifices for their sins. Sacrifices have been regulated to the temple only. And since the temple is no longer available to the Jews....no sacrifices. Today, simple Atonement is used to make amends for sins.

2007-03-20 16:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by apples_ll_apples 4 · 2 0

Jews atone for their sins through the rituals and observance of Yom Kippor, the day of atonement. It generally involves atonement of sins through ritual, prayer and fasting. It also often involves the prohibition of washing, make-up, and sex.

In Israel, there is also no TV, shops are closed, and no public transportation (including airports) , and generally no cars to be driven.

Remember, sin predates Jesus by a couple of millenium.

2007-03-20 16:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by William 3 · 0 0

By Moshe Bogomilsky

When a man will sacrifice from among you an offering to G-d. (1:2)

Question: The verse should have said: "When a man from among you will sacrifice an offering to G-d." What lesson is the Torah implying with the way the verse is written?

Answer: The word sacrifice in Hebrew (Korban) stems from the word to approach, come near (karov), since through bringing a sacrifice, one comes closer to G-d. Sacrifices are usually from animals and in every person there is also an "animalistic soul" from which stems all the evil characteristic traits.1

The Torah is teaching us that, in addition to bringing an animal as a sacrifice, when a man desires to draw close to Divinity then he must bring an offering from himself. He must refine the animalistic instincts within him, bringing them "closer to G-d."

They shall throw the blood on the altar all around... and the fats. (1:5,8)

Question: Why are the blood and fat of sacrifices offered on the altar?

Answer: Blood symbolizes excitement -- speed, activity, and mobility. Fat represents laziness, passivity, and inaction. Both characteristics serve an important purpose. One should be enthusiastic about doing a mitzvah or an act of kindness. On the other hand, one should be "lazy" and desist from doing something improper.

One who commits a transgression has apparently confused his priorities. In the case of the positive commandments which he neglected, he was lazy, and in the case of the negative which he violated, he acted with vigor. Placing the blood and fat on the altar acts as a reminder of the purpose that each trait serves and that each should be used as G-d intended.
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A key element in human relationships is the ability to express thanks. We also need the complementary skill: to accept thanks graciously. The simple step of appreciating the effort made by another person helps to join hearts, and to traverse the natural barriers, such as the layers of self, which divide one individual from another.

While the concept of giving thanks is important among human beings, it is also central in our relationship with G-d. Almost all of our responses to G-d through following the path of Jewish teaching can be seen as expressions of appreciation and thanks, for the infinite bounty that G-d bestows day by day -- despite all the apparent problems and the dark patches.

One of the methods of expressing thanks to G-d is described in this week's Torah reading. This is the Thanksgiving Offering,1 which an individual could bring to the Temple on any weekday. It was brought as expression of thanks to G-d by someone who experienced any of four specific kinds of danger: a captive who was freed; a person who crossed the sea; one who traversed the desert, and someone who has recovered from an illness. During the offering of this sacrifice on the Altar in the Temple, the joyful Psalm 100 would be sung by the Levites. This is now part of the morning service on weekdays. Together with the offering would be a number of Matzot (unleavened bread) and loaves of leavened bread. The minimum number was three Matzot, and one leavened loaf.

A fascinating aspect of Jewish teaching is the way the Sages often connect together seemingly disparate ideas. The three Matzot of the Thanksgiving Offering link with the three Matzot at the Passover Seder.2 The Sages point out that on Passover we went free from captivity in Egypt. We also crossed the Red Sea, and traversed the desert.3 These are three of the four reasons for bringing a Thanksgiving Offering in the Temple. So we have yet another good reason to express our thanks to G-d, in the exultant Seder gathering.4

2007-03-20 16:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by Furibundus 6 · 0 1

They atone for their sins, it is a smarter way that simply asking forgiveness.

2007-03-20 16:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The Jewish God is right into blood sacrifices-some Gods wanted virgins thrown into volcanos---The jewish God just wants blood.

2007-03-20 16:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by huffyb 6 · 0 1

Jewish people do believe in God - and the entire Old Testament of the Bible.

2007-03-20 16:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0 1

One form of dimentia is as good as another.

2007-03-20 16:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0 0

they think rituals will help but God wants a willing heart more than fasting and all that

2007-03-20 15:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

one has absolutely nothing to do with the other.

2007-03-20 15:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0 1

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