Are orthodox jews permitted to enter a christian church?

Question

I am currently preparing funeral arrangements and the mass/service will be in a catholic church. Are there any restrictions in Judaic law that would preclude orthodox jews from attending the service?

Answer 1

No Jews are permitted to enter a church.
Religious or not.

Answer 2

Modern day Catholics couldnt care less about who enters their church because most Catholics have no idea what the church believes because of the heresy that has crept into the church - particularly the one concerning the Judeu-Christian heritage with started witht he Scofield Bible. All Jews are forbidden from entering Pre-vatican II practicing churches because of the categorical differences between Christians and Jews - the two cannot be reconciled . Concerning Catholic Idols - would someone explain the Zodiac symbols in the back of most synogogues ? Are these not idols ? What about the Jewish Menora? - Is this not the tree of life ? Look at Evangelicals - they worship the idol of the greenback. All religions appropriate symbolisms and rituals - that others disingenuinously refer to as idol worship.

Answer 3

according to Jewish belief there are idols in a Catholic church so no, an Orthodox Jew would not go into one

according to Jewish belief there are prayers to a false god/messiah in a Catholic church so no, an Orthodox Jew would not go into one

if you are friends with an Orthodox Jew, or the deceased was friends with Orthodox Jews than it is alright to let them know that the person died, and let them know when the service and funeral is, and then they will do what they feel most comfortable doing to pay their respects to their lost friend

Answer 4

We are not permitted to pray in a christian church and with the presence of idols as in a catholic church orthodox jews will not enter..futher more if they happen to a Kohanian they are not permitted to even step foot in a cemetary.

Answer 5

Nope, because Judaism views Christianity as idolatry, and as such it is forbidden to enter into a house of idolatry.

It is because Jews believe that the Christian's concept of a g-d is not monotheistic, and hence idolatry.
This is unlike the muslims, who the Jews don't view as idolaters but as a monotheistic religion.

Answer 6

I think the anyone of any religion can enter a catholic church. I think they may not be allowed to preform or participate in sertain that go on during to service.

Answer 7

Nope. They're not allowed...well, from what I've heard. I do believe they're not allowed to go because there are sometimes images in churches which would be considered idolatry to Orthodox Jews.

Answer 8

Mass is the term used to describe celebration of the Eucharist.....



That the Mass commemorates and continues in a mystical way the One Eternal Sacrifice that Jesus Christ instituted in a ceremonial way at the Last Supper and consummated in a supreme manner by giving up His life on the Cross. "As often as you shall eat this bread and drink the chalice you shall show forth the death of the Lord till He comes" (1 Cor. 11:26).

The Mass Is a Sacrifice of Adoration—Glorifying Almighty God:

The Mass Is a Sacrifice of Thanksgiving—For Benefits Natural and Supernatural:

The Mass Is a Sacrifice of Prayer—For Mercy and Forgiveness:

The Mass Is a Sacrifice of Expiation—Satisfaction of God's Justice.


The Eucharist—the clean oblation—is at once a sacrifice offered up to God in the Mass, the true sacrifice of the New Law, and a Sacrament of Christ's love for us unto eternal life. As a sacrifice, the Eucharist immolates in an unbloody manner Christ, who shed His sacred blood on Calvary and died on the Cross for us. As a Sacrament, it sanctifies and nourishes our souls with the Bread of Life.

Answer 9

As far as I know, Orthodox Jews do not go into churches, and it is forbidden. You will have to wait till sat night to actually as one, as it is currently shabbat..

Answer 10

I don't know about Judaic law but I hardly think there should be a problem. From a Christian or Catholic point of view you would be completely welcome.