What to do after learning the Hebrew alphabet?
PinkSkyCloud asked:
I love languages and learning about different cultures so I’m learning the Hebrew alphabet on the Shalomtv channel but the program I’m watching is already half over and I don’t know what to do next. I’m interested in learning some of the language but I don’t know anyone who speaks Hebrew since I’m Christian [...]
Have we as Christians forgotten the roots of our beliefs? ?
A Gabbi asked: For years I have gone to church and heard sermons about Christ coming to save me from my sins, but I rarely ever thought, why? For the past few years I have been digging deeper into the Jewish culture, and the Hebrew language, and I have never felt more fulfilled in my [...]
what is the significance of?
Allyn asked: i just learned that i have Jewish ancesters and i’m very intrested in learning about Jewish culture/religion/traditions. what is the significance of:
1. the yamica (forgive me for my misspelling)
2. the western wall/wailling wall
3. having a “given name” and a “hebrew name”
any other information you think is relavent will also be appriciated!
thank you!
i’m interested in learning about my Jewish roots?
Allyn asked: my ancesters immigrated from germany, and somewhere along the way we lost our Jewish traditions and faith (we ended up southern baptist in the mountains of NC). i would like to learn about the Jewish culture…where should i start? would anyone be offended if i just showed up at Temple… [...]
Actors in the Bible?
Guvo asked: Does anyone know of any Bible passages that tell of actors in the Jewish/Hebrew culture? Not so much musicians, but those who acted out roles or stories? Thank you.
Blessings in the Light of Christ!
~Embracing my Pangelism
what is the language that you beleive your god spoke?
Slayer asked: As one of the most important elements of a culture’s identity, language is also incendiary. A group’s language can feel essential to its very existence. It’s no surprise that often the more vulnerable a group feels, the greater its devotion to its language. “There are different qualities of allegiance,” Shell says. Francophones tend [...]
Do Jewish children take middle names?
lil_rebbitzen asked:
I know some cultures don’t use middle names, and I was thinking about having my Hebrew name as Hadassah, with Raphaela as the middle name. Is it common for Jewish names to include middle names?
I’ve always liked reading the book of Esther, and Hadassah was her Jewish name. My father just recently gave me [...]
A question for Jewish Yahoo-ers?
jimthecelt asked: I am not Jewish (Irish, in fact!), but I have a longtime interest in Jewish culture, history, etc.
My question: What is the current status of the Yiddish language?
Here in California where I live, I’ve not met anybody under the age of 80 who still speaks it.
Is there anywhere in the United States [...]