Does the Jewish faith believe in reincarnation? Thanks.?

Answer 1

I'm not sure about Orthodox Judaism today...

But in the time of Jesus, that was the main difference between the Pharisees and the Sadduccees. One of them believed in the doctrine of reincarnation and/or resurrection --I forget which of the two did-- while the other sect did not.

Peace be with you.

Answer 2

There are different traditions on what happens in the afterlife- but I'd say many, if not most Orthodox Jews believe in reincarnation.
The idea of reincarnation (gilgul in Hebrew) was popularized by the great kabbalist Yitzchak Luria. His student Chaim Vital wrote down his teachings on the subject as a book called Shaar HaGilgulim (the Gate of Reincarnation).
The point of gilgul, as far as I understand, is that sometimes a person doesn't fulfil his life's mission during one lifetime. God, being merciful, sends him back for another chance. There is a debate about how many chances a person gets to complete their work.

I'm not very good at writing about these things clearly- so here's an article that says it better: http://www.aish.com/literacy/concepts/Reincarnation_and_Jewish_Tradition.asp

Answer 3

Judaism does not institutionally teach reincarnation.

but it DOES in fact, ALLOW for belief in reincarnation.

Judaism has practically no dogma relating to the afterlife. we leave that up to God.

some belive in it, some do not.

many jewish people DO belive in reincarnation, and it is within what judaism allows for.

again, SOME jewish people DO belive in reincarnation, even in a traditional buddist-like sense.

Answer 4

Hebrews 9:27 tells us that "guy is destined to die as quickly as, and after that to stand judgment...." each and each man or woman lives as quickly as as a mortal in the international, dies as quickly as, and then faces judgment. He does not have a 2nd possibility by using reincarnating into yet another physique. 2 Corinthians 5:8 shows that at dying the Christian in the present day is going into the presence of the Lord, no longer into yet another physique. Luke sixteen:19-31 shows that unbelievers at dying bypass to a place of suffering, no longer into yet another physique. additionally Jesus taught in Matthew 25:40 six that individuals settle on their eternal destiny in one lifetime.

Answer 5

Sort of...

Not in the traditional sense, where a soul is recycled into another host.

"On some day to come, the bodies of the dead of all time will arise from their graves, souls will be summoned from the places and states to which they have been committed and both will be reunited as during their existence on earth.

Then on every human being, body and soul together, and in teh presence of all the multitudes of all generations, God will pronounce judgment whether of bliss or damnation."

As with all traditions and beliefs in Judaism, this one too is not absolute.

Answer 6

many jews do believe in reincarnation, particularly among certain orthodox groups. however the belief is not universal. if you visit www.chabad.org, they have several articles about reincarnation. here is one:

http://www.chabad.org/library/article.htm/aid/474456/jewish/Where-is-reincarnation-found-in-Gds-word.html

Answer 7

Some Jews do, some Jews don't.
http://www.jewfaq.org/olamhaba.htm#Resurrection
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Answer 8

No, they believe that everyone goes to Sheol after death.

Answer 9

No

They're what I refer to as "Single-Lifers"

Answer 10

nope