Judaism Is Cool

[RomanticRebel267]

Watching this video makes me proud of being Jewish!

[ITSbigwillystyle]

Isn't the torah the same as the old testament in the bible?

[simpletoremember]

@ITSbigwillystyle Sort of... the "old testament" is an inaccurate English translation of the Torah.

[frbjoernLA]

@simpletoremember How inaccurate is the English translation of the Old Testament translation of the written Word of God!?

[IshYehudi613]

I'd like to point out something. While "Judaism is great and cool" it is not a religion for the Jews alone. The Torah is the source of the monotheistic religion for all nations to function. For a non-Jew to abide by the Torah merely requires that s/he keep the seven noahide laws, not become Jewish. (look up noahide in google for more info)

The Laws: Do not eat a limb from a live animal

Do not curse G-d

Do not steal

Make a court system

Do not serve idols

Do not murder

Do not commit adultery

[dannysees]

Does any one really follow the Torah today or just a few pieces of it?

I went through Dvarim/Deuteronomy a few days ago and I can't think of any nation or culture that would practice those laws today.

[stars1836]

What it comes down to is purpose.  G-d gave us the Torah(and all that the books that come with it) as instructions for living. Our job is to learn and grow from it. The benefit is that it connects us to Hashem(G-d), and brings blessing to the world. The more we learn and practice it, the more blessing we bring :).

Non Jew can also connect to G-d by following the 7 noahide laws

[12stepfailure]

Don't you have to be born into Judaism to be one? I mean like can a xian, islamic or atheist convert?

[simpletoremember]

@12stepfailure Anyone can convert to Judaism if they convert according to Torah law.

[smartwarlord]

Am Yisrael Chai

[jigglyfidda125]

JEWISH FOR LIFE!!!!

judaism is the best

[netanel296]

Bless you @simpletoremember.

You are doing fine job, G-d bless Israel.

[YidelMitnFidel]

I was reading these comments and am truly inspired by the number of people I see converting to Judaism. Our nation needs more people like you guys. AM YISRAEL CHAI!

[ThePatriot213]

God bless the children of Israel!

[alsananick]

can one convert to judaism? if so would a born jew be a higher rank than a converted? if one can convert to judaism(if) can he/she move to israel? or does one have to be a born jew to claim to live in israel?thanks

[turtaleater]

they have the same status as any other jew

[Pieishman]

@alsananick sure, anyone can convert and a convert would be no higher rank than converted.

[fabqueen12]

@alsananick . you are 100% allowed to convert to judaism, however the process can take a few years and involves alot of commitment and dedication to the religion.

[fabqueen12]

@alsananick in answer to your second question, infact a convert to judaism is considered at a 'higher rank' than a someone born into the religion, as they have chosen to follow themselves. the torah states that non-jews are not obliged to follow its rules (other than dont murder etc..) and so if a non-jew converts, it is considered and looked upon very highly, as you have taken on these extra laws yourself.

[fabqueen12]

@alsananick anyone can live in israel, whether you are jewish or not, it is a 'jewish state' however there are many non jews living there. wether or not you decide to convert you are definately 'allowed' to livethere.. (although i do not know about information such as visas and stuff like that)

[RosaSionis]

I'm not Jewish but have always liked the Jews. They have a certain "something".

[atraldreams]

hm this is interesting :)

btw, do jews few god as a figure? a person? or .. what?

[GirlofFaith08]

"I didn't know what Judaism was...I always thought it was bagels and dreidels..." Oh, my friend. How wrong you are. (But that is a good protion of it! LOL). Just kidding. Judaism is such a beautiful, spirit-freeing faith. If only everyone could take the time to understand it...*shrugs*

[despotism444]

Exactly.

I wouldn't like to go in stereotypes, but my friend Jews tend to be very intelligent and organized people.

Plus, they're great to party with.

[BismarkTheSniper28]

I'm just begining to convert, this video made me really proud of what I'm doing!!

[ariellejsa]

Mazal Tov!!! I am good friends with some truly incredible people who converted to Judaism, and I consider them a true blessing. You will most likely meet some of the people in this video if you move to Israel, and they are truly inspiring teachers!

[findnwatch88]

@BismarkTheSniper28

I also converted into Jewish peoplehood and being Jewish, and I just want to say you should be very proud of your roots, your routes, and the path you are taking Bismark!!!! Mazal tov!

[ghostsshAdow234]

i was wandering from G-d..I hope He will pull me back in. but the first step is learning more about Torah

I love being Jewish..because it's ok to question and make mistakes

[MacPr0xnxx0]

i enjoyed watching this it opened my mind changed my views i wanna learn more!

[alek100]

why are Jews hated

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[Good2bBetter]

Envy is the reason

[simpletoremember]

Go to simpletoremember . com and type in "why are jews hated" into the search box.

[jewsforjudaism101]

i can answer that.

[Djcrzy]

jealousy

[youliveinabucket]

thinking back to the start of the third reich, jews had a much higher intelligence level than native europeans. Over the years jews were taking over the top jobs and christians went down to the lower jobs. This may have been a reason why Germany adopted socialism, to protect christians who were poorer than jews.

so, hitler was right that judaism was rotting the european culture from the inside out. HE WAS WRONG for persecuting them

[simpletoremember]

The Jews of 17th- 20th century Poland and Russia were dirt poor, had no influence and yet they were hated.

[onthemoney90]

Are u that naive? Judaism is the legitimate challenger to Xtianity. That's why jews were discriminated against.

[simpletoremember]

Deicide -- a) the Christian Bible says the Romans killed Jesus, though Jews are mentioned as accomplices (claims that Jews killed Jesus came several hundred years later). How come the accomplices are persecuted and there isn't an anti-Roman movement through history?

[simpletoremember]

b) Jesus himself said, "Forgive them [i.e., the Jews], for they know not what they do." The Second Vatican Council in 1963 officially exonerated the Jews as the killers of Jesus. Neither statement of Christian belief lessened anti-Semitism.

[simpletoremember]

Google "why do people hate Jews" to get the real answer. Check out the first result from simpletoremember . com

[MikeLockard]

I've never understood that myself.

[Jerraph]

How can it be 'cool' not to eat bacon and bury plates or whatever you people do?

[Pieishman]

@Jerraph wow, you obviously have no understanding of Jews.

[dariog26]

I couldnt be any more proud to be a jew :D

[jj201]

Cool!

:D

[pablytuzz]

Of course judaism is cool :)

[jkozar1]

Finally I've found a religeon that makes me understand my purpose in life, I've longed for understanding and truth and I finally found it, THANK YOU

[TheAngelofCaffeine]

Welcome! We're pleased to have you learning, I'm sure. :)

[newreligion666]

you know i have been doing alot of reseach an i think i'm a jew

[folems]

Mazel!

[Evestrin]

Welcome to the tribe!

[Solechnaya]

Good video, by the way.

[Solechnaya]

I am no religious person (though heavily spiritual), but I have high respect for the Jews. I studied Judaism for quite some time and must say: All this anti-semite propaganda is either through ignorance, misunderstanding, or superstition.

Good day to you all.

[FromIsraelWithLove]

Great video, thanks!

Succes to all the people who are converting, you're doing the right thing :)

Now have a ''Chag Same'ach ve Kasher''...

[dianedeitz]

I'm going to have my bat mizvah soon and I was looking up jewish videos online and this one really made my day :D and yeah, being a jew is cool.

[MuslimaticMuslimah]

I'm interested in all major religions and have one more question for you. How much emphasis do Jews place upon the Talmud?

[Hirschian]

The Talmud contains teachings of the Prophet Moses on how to interpret the Written text of the Torah (we call this the Oral Torah). It also contains teachings of later generations both in legal matters and Jewish Philosophy. So it is very central in Judaism.

[feelinfine4life]

This video is wonderful... I am currently studying to be Jewish and this video so easily sums up the basic reasons why Judaism and Torah are such beautiful things!

May all of you continually reach to the Creator and strive for your souls perfection... always!

[guarddog019]

I have recently come to seriously question the christian religion, however I still believe in God. I wanted to look into Judaism can anybody give me any advice on my current plight.

[O0oSorousho0O]

Well Islam and Judaism agree with each other on most subjects. Christianity, not really.

[Bajocholo]

I'm a convert in process looking to be Jewish. This video inspired me even more than I already was. Shalom

[Funnylady1956]

THIS is an inspiring video. I am proud to be Jewish, and do a bisschen Torah each day. Happier? I think I am, but more observant, definitely.

[OriFrish]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!! YISHAR KOACH!!!

[tngoatee]

Yasher koach. May Torah Jews rise into power within the Israeli government, and may the ingathering of our people begin in earnest this year as well. Thank-you for all you do.

[BrotherSoldier]

How Come there isn't not one Black person in this Video? Are black people aloud to be Jews; this is a question, I'm a Christian and I no very little about Torah! Can some one help me.

[simpletoremember]

In this video there is a Black person who belonged to a Royal family in Swaziland (Africa) and converted to Judaism. Yes, anyone can convert to Judaism as long as they convert according to Torah law.

[gefen123]

review the clip.... after 45 seconds is a black man:)

[OriFrish]

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[dancemastah44]

I am Jewish, and I study Torah for all of these reasons: I learn about life, I get to read amazing stories, I recieve inspiration, and it just gives me more reasons to keep on reaching to Hashem.

JEW PRIDE!!!!!!!!

[DrumsNStrings14]

Great video!

I am definitely proud to be Jewish. Unlike christianity, Judaism is a religion based on wisdom, guidance, understanding, happyness and pleasure. =]

[Icemanrussian]

Like DrumsNstrings, Judaism is a religion based on wisdom, guidance, understanding, happyness and pleasure. Thats why you see so many Jews who studied the Torah for years, so happy in life.

[Adele8705]

thanks!

[dnodiggity]

This video rocks!!