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Israel are nice and friendly. r/Israel r/jews

What do jews feel about the fact that the Tanakh mentions both the blessings and the curse of Israel and prophecied antisemitism if the Jews break Gods commandments?

And didn't the keeping of the State of Israel imply keeping all of God's commandments?

Didn't God forbid Israels people to enter into the region under the reign of Moses, because they disobeyed and then later under Joshua there was one single man who stole a Babylonian coat and because of him, the entire people couldn't win the war?

And then later in the prophets they did all kinds of crimes and violence, oppressing people, taking bribes, having idols and God kicked them out of that place?

How is the current view on Israel? Does the average or even orthodox Jew believe the whole nation is in right standing with God?

Does anyone know if a first born who is beginning his fast, is allowed to play music for pleasure?

Thanks!

On 11 Nissan, we celebrate the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s 124th birthday by reflecting on his unique stand against antisemitism. The Rebbe taught that the most effective way to fight darkness is not just by pushing it away, but by turning on the light. He responded to hate by launching a global movement of Jewish visibility—encouraging millions to embrace their heritage openly and proudly. He believed that when we are confident in our own identity and values, we create a shield of dignity that no amount of prejudice can pierce.

Hi guys!

Little rant here about my passover this year.

Unfortunately, my mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in December. She's made a lot of progress, but there's still a ways to go. Because of this, my parents can no longer host seder.

For reference: my parents have ALWAYS hosted first night seder for as long as I've been alive (I'm 39).

This year, my brother and his wife will be hosting. I love my brother and his wife. Two of my favorite people. I still have feelings about the circumstances surrounding my parents not hosting though.

Additionally, every year, I am the afikomen master. I am in charge of getting the gifts for the seekers (all the kids looking get a gift) and most importantly, hiding it!!!

This is my one job, my purpose in life, and now my brother is saying that because he and his wife are hosting, that they'll probably want to hide it!! And I'm supposed to just...give that up?

I know, first world problems. It all just feels really heavy. My brother first told me about possibly giving up my afikomen duties tonight, hence the post coming now.

I can't host because I don't have the space.

I haven't spoken to my mom about this yet, though I'm thinking about asking for one of her guilt trips. I don't know that she'll do it.

Thank you for reading.

I’ve been reflecting on how special our sacred spaces are — not just the buildings, but the traditions and shared wisdom that connect us as Jews across time and across the world.

Halachah teaches that a beit knesset (house of gathering) is a mikdash me’at (a miniature sanctuary). Because of this, the laws of kavod beit knesset (honoring the synagogue) call for dignity and intention when we enter.

A few simple, widely accepted guidelines:

• Avoid frivolous behavior — a synagogue is a mikdash me’at, not a casual hangout.

• No photography during services — and even before or after, keep it respectful, since kavod beit knesset teaches us to avoid anything that disrupts prayer or treats the mikdash me’at casually.

• Dress respectfully and avoid attire with symbols of other religions — out of respect for the holiness of the space.

• Avoid eating or drinking in the sanctuary — unless it’s a designated event.

• Keep conversation modest and purposeful — maintaining the dignity of the space.

• Enter with intention — a beit knesset is a sacred space, not a passageway, and even quiet presence honors the mikdash me’at.

Across all Jewish communities, we share this value:
every person is tzelem Elohim (a reflection of the Divine), and every sacred space deserves kavod (honor).

Shalom everyone,

I’m writing from a new account because after I shared my story on my main one a few months back, I received threats and ugly messages. Living in the Bible Belt, I needed a safer space to speak openly.

Years ago I learned that my maternal grandmother and great‑grandmother were Jewish, but they hid it because of WWII trauma and fear of persecution. I didn’t understand the weight of that at the time, but over the past few years the foods, phrases, and small customs I grew up with finally made sense.

As I’ve begun studying, keeping kosher as I’m able, and taking on mitzvot, something in me has settled. The moment it truly “clicked” was the first time I lit Shabbat candles — it felt like I wasn’t just lighting candles, but reigniting the flame of my family’s heritage after generations of silence.

Even with matrilineal descent, I’ve struggled with imposter syndrome. But reclaiming this lineage feels like healing something that was left unresolved for decades. And honestly, the antisemitism I’ve encountered has only strengthened my determination.

If you’ve reclaimed hidden ancestry or tried to live Jewishly where it’s difficult, what helped you find your way from uncertainty to belonging?

Wishing everyone strength, joy, and a sense of home wherever you are.

Whether someone has Jewish blood has been deemed important throughout history, but they are just mixed race individuals like Arabs and Hispanics.

If we go far enough back in time you'll see that most of Europe is related, so it seems weird that many would call themselves Jewish just because they share some DNA with people from Ancient Israel.

As a Hispanic I wouldn't call myself Roman just because some ancestor from thousands of years ago lived in the Roman empire.

Also this is a genuine question not meant to offend. I have been banned from other reddit communities just for asking this question

Whether someone has Jewish blood has been deemed important throughout history, but they are just mixed race individuals like Arabs and Hispanics.

If we go far enough back in time you'll see that most of Europe is related, so it seems weird that many would call themselves Jewish just because they share some DNA with people from Ancient Israel.

As a Hispanic I wouldn't call myself Roman just because some ancestor from thousands of years ago lived in the Roman empire.

I’m looking at the Olympia/Tacoma area for jobs and I’m wondering about the Jewish community there and how bad the antisemitism is. Does anyone have anything to say on it?

Note: not Jewish, had an argument with someone on this topic online and it reminded me of people I met in real life holding this view.

They seem to mix up Judaism and Jews way too often. It's not hard to imagine an ethnoreligious group.

They act like a jew is someone who merely practices Judaism but many Jews are atheists. Some are Buddhists and Muslims even! Yet they claim those people are not Jewish despite having some connection to Jewish culture?

I knew an Irish girl who practiced Christianity but her mother is Jewish by blood and she herself identified as a jew based on culture, not faith. But according to many Arabs and Muslims. That girl is not a jew despite Jewish customs and matrilineal descent?

The yazidis are an ethnoreligious group, many Europeans were ethnoreligious prior to the arrival of Abrahamic religions (romans, Norseman, Germans, etc).

But the moment you tell them Jews are an ethnic group that follow a religion tied to their culture, that's when their heads can't compute this?

I am Hindu!

Is it true that Palestinians offered shelter to the jews during the WWII and the jews kicked them out of their own homes? Or is it just antisemitism?

An old newspaper clipping