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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:46:07 AM EDT
[#1]
Go. Hundred percent.
You'll be asked to wear a head covering that they will issue, but other than that it's prayin' & singing but just a bit different than you are used to. I'd wear a collared shirt, slacks, dark shoes and a light sport jacket unless she says to dress a certain way otherwise. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:49:24 AM EDT
[#2]
I didn't think Jews recruited.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:52:26 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't think Jews recruited. To be one, ask one. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:53:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't think Jews recruited. They are not trying to covert the OP and his family to Judaism but to feel them out in order to start the conversion process to become democrats. 
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:53:49 AM EDT
[#5]
Roll with it.
 Larry finds out that his lawyer isnt really jewish |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:57:07 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't think Jews recruited. I don’t think they do either, but they might do some outreach type of stuff. They can certainly use allies lately. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:00:04 PM EDT
[#7]
Just don't wear a Team Palestine shirt.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:02:12 PM EDT
[#8]
Are guys still required to get circumcised in order to join
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:04:19 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are guys still required to get circumcised in order to join
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:08:01 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted: Go. Hundred percent. You'll be asked to wear a head covering that they will issue, but other than that it's prayin' & singing but just a bit different than you are used to. I'd wear a collared shirt, slacks, dark shoes and a light sport jacket unless she says to dress a certain way otherwise.  Attached FileQuoted: To be one, ask one.  |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:08:40 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't think Jews recruited. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are guys still required to get circumcised in order to join They did it to me when I was 8 days old. Hurt so bad I couldn’t walk for over a year |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:11:27 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are guys still required to get circumcised in order to join Do you know where this started from? Being a smart people they took a lesson from horticulture: If you prune something it grows bigger |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:11:59 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They did it to me when I was 8 days old. Hurt so bad I couldn't walk for over a year
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:12:27 PM EDT
[#15]
I dont want to go to my own faiths church. I sure as shit dont want to go to anothers unless its a special event like a christening, wedding, baptism, etc.
Id say thanks for the offer and suggest a non sectarian outing. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:12:45 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't think Jews recruited. Haven’t you heard the good news? ETA- Yes, OP, absolutely take advantage of the opportunity. My Daughter attended Catholic School from 2nd grade through high school. She had to take mandatory Theology classes which included attending services of other faiths including Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and various sects of Christianity. It is always good to broaden your exposure to all faiths whether you are a believer or not. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:13:13 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted: Our daughter's occupational therapist is heavily involved in her synagogue and invited us to a service. Wife and I while not really practicing are Christian, wife was brought up Baptist, I was brought up Lutheran. Should we go or is that more for something only for members of the tribe I've been to several Shabbat services since half of my family is Jewish. Go. They're friendly and they'll provide head covering once you get there. It's a neat experience if you've never been. Also, doing a Passover Seder is pretty neat, too. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:13:58 PM EDT
[#18]
Christ was a Jew so…you should be fine.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:14:04 PM EDT
[#19]
Matzo, blintzes, Manischewitz wine
We will always fight for Palestine. Make the big decision Have a circumcision. Fight fight fight for Palestine. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:19:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... It's a neat experience if you've never been. Also, doing a Passover Sader is pretty neat, too. I'd really like to get invited to one of those someday and have someone explain for me each part of it as to what it means. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:20:38 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Christ was a Jew so…you should be fine. This is how I look at it. It's nothing Jesus didn't do himself. Many, many times. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:31:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd really like to get invited to one of those someday and have someone explain for me each part of it as to what it means. I've been to a bunch. In the ones I've been to, the Hebrew portions are also said aloud in English and from what I remember, the symbolism was explained at every step. I don't remember all of it, since it's been a couple decades.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:34:38 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd really like to get invited to one of those someday and have someone explain for me each part of it as to what it means. @fargo007 You definitely should if you can, and I’d invite you if we were closer! It’s a holiday that many would welcome you to come and enjoy the Seder with them. And it tells a story, whereas Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur would be of less interest for you and are considered our Holiest days Here’s a quick read which gives an overview of the story without the ceremonial parts of a Seder dinner https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/1827/jewish/The-Passover-Story-in-Short.htm |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:35:54 PM EDT
[#24]
Is the invite time for a Friday evening? I'm expecting that it is.
Sounds like this lady is from a Reform temple. They are often pretty welcoming to non-Jews like yourselves. Lots of Reform temples only have a Kabbalat Shabbat service on a Friday evening and no Saturday morning Torah service. Reform services will be almost entirely in English with a scarce few words of Hebrew mixed in. For a Christian that kind of service will be the most familiar and comfortable to them, with people playing guitars hosting video sing-alongs on televisions suspended from the ceiling. There will be food afterwards. They may or may not not ask you to wear a Kippah ("yarmulke") or even have many Reform Jews who would wear them themselves unless they like being fashion statements. Slim possibility is that you could be invited to a Conservative shul, which would be all in Hebrew and Aramaic with a scarce few moments of English mixed in, such as the prayer for the United States. If you see the American flag inside, you're probably in a Conservative or Orthodox synagogue. Conservative will typically be very traditional old school Ashkenazi/Sephardi Jewish and the prayers and goings-on will be totally bewildering to a Christian. Conservative also has quick Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat services but always has Saturday morning Shacharit and Torah reading and blending into an afternoon Mincha service which altogether will last for 3-4 hours. At the entrance to the sanctuary there will be a little basket of visitor's caps to choose from which they'll expect you to wear. There will usually be a luncheon afterwards on Saturdays. I am almost positive you're not being invited to services in any movement of Orthodoxy, so we can skip that. There is a distinct possibility this lady could be a gentile masquerading/LARPing as a Jew as part of some "Messianic Judaism" church, which I regard as a weird offshoot of Southern Baptists who claim "Hebrew Roots" and like to light a lot of candles as part of their movement. That seems lots more like someone who'd be eager to invite you to one of their "synagogues", which it patently is not. As a Jew, they make me hiss. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:38:21 PM EDT
[#25]
I converted for the jokes.
And yes I had to prove I was circumcised a bunch of times in that special room, I forget what it was called. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:43:11 PM EDT
[#26]
Why would a Supreme Being, Creator of the universe care what you wore on your head, or not?
I went to a community/vineyard (not sure what they call them now. Got the band up there playing background music for parts of the sermon) because my daughter asked me to come see her baptized. My skin was crawling with the cringeworthy songs, the (as mentioned) band putting musical effects a la Jim Breuer, the darkened audience area with lighting. The passing of the plate after a brief story about how your money will be better spent by the church than you. Grew up in a Baptist school. Pretty sure that sunday triggered some childhood ptsd. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:44:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I converted for the jokes. And yes I had to prove I was circumcised a bunch of times in that special room, I forget what it was called. LOL. Same question.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:52:19 PM EDT
[#28]
I’ve only known a few Jews. Never got invited to any services. I’ve attended services with friends and acquaintances of other faith/religions. I would respectfully attend a Jewish service if invited.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:59:08 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: And yes I had to prove I was circumcised a bunch of times in that special room, I forget what it was called. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 1:04:56 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @fargo007 You definitely should if you can, and I’d invite you if we were closer! It’s a holiday that many would welcome you to come and enjoy the Seder with them. And it tells a story, whereas Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur would be of less interest for you and are considered our Holiest days Here’s a quick read which gives an overview of the story without the ceremonial parts of a Seder dinner https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/1827/jewish/The-Passover-Story-in-Short.htm Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'd really like to get invited to one of those someday and have someone explain for me each part of it as to what it means. @fargo007 You definitely should if you can, and I’d invite you if we were closer! It’s a holiday that many would welcome you to come and enjoy the Seder with them. And it tells a story, whereas Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur would be of less interest for you and are considered our Holiest days Here’s a quick read which gives an overview of the story without the ceremonial parts of a Seder dinner https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/1827/jewish/The-Passover-Story-in-Short.htm Thank you brother. 
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Posted: 5/15/2024 1:26:04 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I converted for the jokes. And yes I had to prove I was circumcised a bunch of times in that special room, I forget what it was called. Champagne room? |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 1:36:44 PM EDT
[#32]
Go to the service and enjoy. Just don't go up to the alter when the Rabbi breaks out the matzoh and manischewitz for communion. That's just for Jews.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 1:41:31 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Haven’t you heard the good news? ETA- Yes, OP, absolutely take advantage of the opportunity. My Daughter attended Catholic School from 2nd grade through high school. She had to take mandatory Theology classes which included attending services of other faiths including Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and various sects of Christianity. It is always good to broaden your exposure to all faiths whether you are a believer or not. I remember when I was in 5th grade I spent the night at my friends house, and the next morning his parents invited me to go to church with them. I called and asked my mom, she said sure! My friend was black and I had no idea black churches were a thing. It was so freaking cool, and so much more fun than the church my parents took me to. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:08:08 PM EDT
[#34]
that is not the Tribe I was thinking of.
bummer. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:10:14 PM EDT
[#35]
If I was invited I go simply out of curiosity.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:11:17 PM EDT
[#36]
@Beamy
Tim, should go and just see what it is all about. Personally, I am curious if she is reformed (likely), conservative, or orthodox (not likely) Take Mrs Beamy and be open to the experience. Something different. I go to church with my new wife. Honestly I thought I would burst into flames as a Jew in a church. But it is not so bad. I kinda like the old testament stuff. G-d is all around us. I can't hurt to see some other perspectives. If they read from the Torah in Hebrew, you will be lost, I know I would. And if you don't like it, don't go back. If someone gets pushy, excuse yourselves and don't go back. Accept this for what is is, a pleasant invitation to try something different. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:25:29 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @Beamy Tim, should go and just see what it is all about. Personally, I am curious if she is reformed (likely), conservative, or orthodox (not likely) Take Mrs Beamy and be open to the experience. Something different. I go to church with my new wife. Honestly I thought I would burst into flames as a Jew in a church. But it is not so bad. I kinda like the old testament stuff. G-d is all around us. I can't hurt to see some other perspectives. If they read from the Torah in Hebrew, you will be lost, I know I would. And if you don't like it, don't go back. If someone gets pushy, excuse yourselves and don't go back. Accept this for what is is, a pleasant invitation to try something different. I absolutely don’t mean this confrontationally but I’d want nothing to do with any church who didn’t want me. Every church I’ve ever been to openly welcomes everyone. I’ve been to services for other religions. I didn’t participate in their practices/sacraments but I respectfully went and observed. Every Godly church wants everyone to come in. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:28:34 PM EDT
[#38]
Seems somewhat unprofessional/unbecoming to be proselytizing to clients. Outside of the professional setting, no harm no foul.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:59:50 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Christ was a Jew so…you should be fine. Half tribe of Judah, and half tribe of Levi. King of Kings and Lord of Lords. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 3:01:53 PM EDT
[#40]
Quoted: Our daughter's occupational therapist is heavily involved in her synagogue and invited us to a service. Wife and I while not really practicing are Christian, wife was brought up Baptist, I was brought up Lutheran. Should we go or is that more for something only for members of the tribe You're more than welcome to go. Depending on if it is Orthodox or not you may be asked to sit separately from your wife and wear a kippa. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 3:04:28 PM EDT
[#41]
Watch your foreskin bud.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 4:05:35 PM EDT
[#42]
FPNI
I went to one and as a RC the similarities to the mass when I was growing up were striking. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 4:23:14 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @Beamy Tim, should go and just see what it is all about. Personally, I am curious if she is reformed (likely), conservative, or orthodox (not likely) Take Mrs Beamy and be open to the experience. Something different. I go to church with my new wife. Honestly I thought I would burst into flames as a Jew in a church. But it is not so bad. I kinda like the old testament stuff. G-d is all around us. I can't hurt to see some other perspectives. If they read from the Torah in Hebrew, you will be lost, I know I would. And if you don't like it, don't go back. If someone gets pushy, excuse yourselves and don't go back. Accept this for what is is, a pleasant invitation to try something different. @CowboyGunner I figured you'd show up to this thread From what I can gather it's a reformed congregation The lady who invited us married into the faith, she was an Italian Catholic originally |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 4:32:10 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t think they do either, but they might do some outreach type of stuff. They can certainly use allies lately. We hosted some friends for Passover who are not Jewish. It is no different than someone inviting you to a Christian service. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 4:33:20 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been to several Shabbat services since half of my family is Jewish. Go. They're friendly and they'll provide head covering once you get there. It's a neat experience if you've never been. Also, doing a Passover Seder is pretty neat, too. Shabbat are the best. It is like a party every Friday |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 5:42:57 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We hosted some friends for Passover who are not Jewish. It is no different than someone inviting you to a Christian service. We do that almost every year. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 5:44:51 PM EDT
[#47]
I once said the drunkest I had even gotten was at a Catholic wedding
My Jewish friends took my words as an open challenge 
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Posted: 5/15/2024 5:57:41 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I once said the drunkest I had even gotten was at a Catholic wedding My Jewish friends took my words as an open challenge If it is one thing Jews do right, it is drinking wine and lots of it. I am a beer guy, but I drink wine on Shabbat and alway wake up with a headache. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 6:23:41 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They did it to me when I was 8 days old. Hurt so bad I couldn’t walk for over a year Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Are guys still required to get circumcised in order to join They did it to me when I was 8 days old. Hurt so bad I couldn’t walk for over a year
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Posted: 5/15/2024 6:24:12 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you know where this started from? Being a smart people they took a lesson from horticulture: If you prune something it grows bigger Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Are guys still required to get circumcised in order to join Do you know where this started from? Being a smart people they took a lesson from horticulture: If you prune something it grows bigger 
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