What is Judaism? What Do Jews Believe?

In our newest #religion video, we cover #Judaism. What do Jews believe? We discuss the Torah, holidays such as Passover and Yom Kippur, and the basic differences in denominations such as Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, and Reform Judaism. We also discuss Israel and its importance to Jewish people everywhere.

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Here are some of my favorites!

[AdinBenYosef]

I am Jewish, and attend a Orthodox Synagogue. I have no idea why I’m watching this video, but it is relaxing to watch🤷‍♂️

[jimjames]

In Judaism you don't have to be a Jew to go to paradise, you just have to be a good person. I really like that.

[utubelittlebagofeverything]

Actually Judaism follows the Tanakh, the original version of what Christians call the Old Testament. It contains the Torah, the Prophets and the Writtings.

[wtbwrites]

I have Jewish ancestry and I'm currently converting to reform Judaism. I appreciate this video. Very well done

[fitculturebyrichardmorris]

As a Atheist i find learning from my friend's beliefs and values through their faith a better way to understand them better.
Good programme

[juditrotter]

I’m a Christian and began studying Judaism a few years back.After my Husband and I went to Israel a few years ago I’ve become more and more Jewish. I love Rabbi Tovia Singer. Evangelicalism seems to be up a creek without a paddle. I made a friend a few years earlier who is an Orthodox Jewish Mother. She really helps me.

[BeachsideHank]

When I was a furniture repairman, one of my customers was a Jewish family, and the wife asked me if I could affix a Mezuzah to her front door. I did it according to Ashkenazic dictum, upon inspection she asked why it was tilted towards the home and what was inside it. I showed her the scroll and told her to have the Rabbi stop by and bless it and the family inside as required. I found it humorous and charming that an Atheist like me had to explain this to an adherent, but they were a sweet family and... a good customer, so I looked out for them. ☺

[gumpster]

Thank you for the video. Most of it covered what I already knew or was familiar with. But some was brand new to me, a non-jewish person. I found this video because of a college class I'm taking as a humanities requirement that goes towards my goal of a bachelors degree in Social Work. I'm a 1st year undergrad, at 57. :)

[jaredsteward]

I am a Christian, and I see that Judaism is a beautiful religion.

[parkerrose]

I am a former Roman Catholic that converted to Reform Judaism 45 years ago. I had to go to classes learning from both a reform Rabbi and Conservative Rabbi. I had to take a test and then got my certificate. I am very proud to be a Jew.

[saaishrikumar]

This video was very useful to me to know something about Judaism. I am from INDIA and I follow Himduism hence knowing some little information about another religion was nice.

[SecretsOfScripture]

Your testimony resonates with me deeply. I, too, faced homelessness and addiction. Discovering Jesus was my turning point. Now, I enjoy the blessings of a stable life, a supportive spouse, and the joy of being a child of God. Praise the Lord!

[ninavongunten]

I have some ancestors on both sides of my family who were originally Jewish. On my father's side, his paternal greatgrand- mother Willner died when her son was only 3 years old. Her husband (the widower) died a few years later as a result being murdered by horse thieves who broke into his stable in Europe. My greatgrand- father was sent far off to live with other relatives & were not very nice to him. On my mother's side, her maternal ancestor's father Shamer was living in Germany and was self-employed. He was having a problem with paying his taxes and was thrown into a Debtor's prison. The only way he could get released was to agree to be an indentured servant for 7 years to a Master in America. Before he could cross the ocean, he had to agree to convert to the Christian faith.
He arrived on a ship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
After he served his indenture, he married the Master's daughter who came from a very wealthy Dutch family. Most of his offspring became successful in various careers and some were artistically and musically talented, etc. One of the immigrants sons married into the Taylor family, my 2nd great-grandmother whose ancestors may have also been originally Jewish according to some early census records that my late mother and I discovered at the Archives when I was a young child. I always went along to assist with the. research because I found it to be interesting.
I have always had an interest
my Jewish heritage.
I wish film director, Barry Levinson would produce a movie about the prisoners who were let out of the prisons in Europe & Great Britain in exchange for becoming indentured servants in America per a 7-year agreement. These people were, in effect, white slaves and were sometimes treated very badly because their Master knew they had to release them after 7 years.

[sandramacfie]

Why is the idea of the Goodness of God in any way diminished by the flaws of humanity? I see no connection between the two. Men are not robots. They make choices and their choices have consequences.

[luisespinoza]

Keep up the good work. Most people in this world lucks of knowledge, it seems to me that we tend to take things at face value rather than make our research so we can have a better understanding of religion or faith even among our friends.

[iggybabbitt]

We don’t idolize symbols. We use them as totem tools of remembrance.

[Muttey]

I am Jewish black man from the Gambia 🇬🇲 I’m only Jew in my village 🙏🏿 King Solomon visited me

[MHYT]

Great video. I'm writing a book similar to your video's purpose, but mine compares the top ten populated religions. I only write my book so that I might remember the details. I remember things better if I document them. While writing, I see the overlap of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - as does your video. That's the lesson I walked away from How can so many wars be fought over these religions when so much of their scriptures focuses on peace and love? I haven't come to a conclusion yet, but it seems that governments use religion to start these wars and get their populace behind the killings.

[ikramghauri]

I love the comments of @MH 55 yt. He is a scholar himself wondering why there is some sort of a perpetual conflict amongst Jews, Christians and Muslims, when each religion preaches Monotheism, love and care for the entire humanity, peace and freedom to follow one's belief. I am a Muslim and Pakistani having spent several years at law schools of some American universities along with mostly Jewish students and faculty. Not even once in years, I ever felt that I didn't fit in the Jewish community. I'm sure that it's the governments of the states which use religion for their political ends and in the process provoke hate amongst followers of different religions. Look forward to reading your book.

[tudormiller]

I'm a non practising Christian who'd like to convert to Judaism and join the Jewish Tribe. Barach Hashem. ❤