Please, we want to make a kiddush Hashem, not a chillul Hashem. Let's all try to do that even though it can be very hard sometimes. Just reminding you...
2007-12-09 15:48:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree Yael! To explain the terminology --
Hashem (literally "The Name) is how we (Jews) refer to G-d, since we should be careful not to use His name except in prayer. (Do not take the name of the L-rd in vain.) A Kiddush Hashem is a sanctification of G-d's name. When we answer with respect, in order to be helpful, and never in a derogatory way, we sanctify G-d's name. A chilul Hashem is the opposite.
2007-12-10 06:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by Torah 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Thanx for the reminder. I didn't know there were that many Jews on here though. If there are you can't tell by the screen name. But how is this a question? I guess the question is if we can make a kidush Hashem instead of a chillul Hashem, so then yes, I will try to continue making a kidush Hashem!
2007-12-09 23:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by twingal01 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OK. I'll work on that!!! Today we said the Hanukkah Blessings - I think that we did good. Is that considered Kiddish Hashem? I hope so.
Happy Hanukkah.
2007-12-09 23:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by DeeZee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What's a hashem? I have heard that Hashem is sometimes a reference to God, but I don't know what you just said.
2007-12-09 23:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The ultimate act of Kiddush Hashem is when a Jew is prepared to sacrifice his life rather than transgress any of God’s three cardinal sins: Serving idols (belief in another religion), committing certain sexual acts (such as incest or adultery), or committing murder.
I think we can all learn to follow this. Jew or Gentile. don't you think? I personally am definitely prepared to sacrifice my own life then desecrate the laws of YHWH
2007-12-10 05:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tohru ♥ Kyo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dear Yael and other friends,
I didn't mean to click on this question, honest! But anyway, may the blessing of the Most High be upon you and your families. Numbers 6 has a beautiful blessing, and I hope that you all may enjoy this season. A Happy Hanukkah to you all.
2007-12-10 00:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Brother Jonathan 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I try very hard. It is very hard. Bezrat HaShem we can all do it though...
2007-12-10 00:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with LadySuri. It's hard, but I try.
2007-12-10 00:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mark S, JPAA 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Finding it difficult in this forum. Perhaps I need a break...
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2007-12-10 14:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You already have a good reputation - if you don't mind me saying...
2007-12-09 23:55:30 · answer #10 · answered by ;) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋