Todah Rabah Rabbi Tovia Singer for all you do! I❤ listening and learning from you! I am so blessed to have you in my life! We are all so blessed to have you! May your father's memory forever be a blessing! May his neshama have the highest Aliyah!
Funny story, as part of my participation in religious forums, I have Christians tell me all the time that Mary was a "consecrated Temple virgin" and that's why they know Jesus had no real brothers and sisters. They get really mad when I tell them "Well first of all there were no Temple virgins, or nuns for that matter, in Judaism"
That is the weirdest thing I ever heard about Christians. I could understand one unlearned guy but repeatedly? How would anyone get that idea? Who even knows about any consecrated virgins of any religion?
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father !!!! Rabbi Tovia !!!!! Have been watching your videos since 2020 and it is really an eye opener on how Christianity has been lying to us from the get go !!!!! Anyway !!!!! Thank you !!!! Rabbi !!!!! And may Adonai bless you and your family as you go through this grieving period !!!!!
When I was a Catholic, I had two dates with a man whose “vocation” to monastic life was interrupted because the monks rejected him. The gentleman started talking marriage on the second date, and his idea was that we would only “you know” when we wanted to have a child. Otherwise, we would sleep apart and have no affection between us. I politely declined.
What does it mean "the monks rejected him"? Couldn't he go to another monastery? Or was he disqualified from ever being a monk in the Catholic Church? Why was he rejected? Couldn't he become a Eastern Orthodox monk if the Roman Catholics expelled him?
The early Church was definitely Ascetic but if you stop isolating verse 12 in the passage read it context of Jesus saying NOT ALL CAN ACCEPT THIS SAYING BUT IS FOR THOSE CAN EXCEPT IT referring the teaching Jesus had been explaining from Genesis It becomes clear that Jesus supported marriage as ordained from the beginning but recognized people's right to renounce it for various reasons
Hamakom yinachem eschem bsoch aveilei Tzion veerushalayim. Maybyou be comfirted smong the mourhers of Zion and Jerusalem. To your points: 1. Augustine was initially drawn to Manicheanism and was involved in that church for a bit. Ultimately, he converted to Roman Catholicism, studied for the priesthood and, having been a master of rhetoric, etc. earlier, he was a rock Star and was ultimately named Bishop of Hippo. 2. His writings are indeed impressive. Besides his Confessions, his City of God is considered by academics to be one of the world's greatest literary contributions. It is unquestionably the longest work extant from that period (completed in the early 400's) and has had an oversized impact on the Western World. It was a defense of Christianity against pagan Roman accusations that Rome fell to the barbarians because Christians refused to worship the gods, so the gods took revenge on Rome. Jews have Augustine to thank because he argues there that, in the spirit of Psalm 59, "don't slay them" means leave the Jews alone, we need them to be alive and economically downtrodden (not murdered!) so people will see the punishment meted out to those who reject Jesus. That saved Jewish lives during the Second Crusade (thanks, St. Bernard!). Whew. A lot there.
Especially when God says to be fruitful and multiply in Genesis. Question, does it really say "replenish"? P.S. that's why we were created... to be fruitful.
I just watched, "Fiddler on the Roof". Rabbi Singer resembles Tevye.... ("If I were a rich man, yubby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dum"...🎶) And Hashem has a word for him. It is, "I know how to care for what belongs to me".
i am Eastern Orthodox Christian and i agree on this to you,in Orthodoxy people are no encurage to celibacy ,contrary we are encurage to be marryed. indeed is part of people who choose monasticism but we follow God... sorry about my english
this rabbi dude just SHOWED UP at my house right?? like outta NOWHERE and he starts sayin there’s this “dark energy” or some crap in the area and i’m like “uh ok man??” then he points at ME and starts chanting in some language i dont even know and he’s like “the demon is WITHIN U” or some sh*t and then BAM he does some hand wave thing and MY DOG starts going CRAZY like barking at shadows and foaming a lil. so THEN all the other dogs in the neighborhood??? they start acting WEIRD too like they all start barking in unison at 3am every NIGHT and their eyes were like glowing but not glowing idk how to explain it. anyways this rabbi COMES BACK a week later outta NOWHERE again and he’s like “the SEED has SPREAD” (???????) and im just standing there like dude wtf does that even MEAN?? then he somehow rounds up ALL the dogs in a big van, EVEN THE MEAN ONES, like they just FOLLOWED him willingly?? bro didn’t even leash them or anything. then he just DRIVES OFF. never saw him again. nobody knows where he went or what happened to the dogs. the whole neighborhood was QUIET after that like DEAD SILENT. still freaks me out man.
How do you come to terms with all the anti-semitism in the world? It deeply disturbs me each day as someone who recently came out of christianity and I am finally seeing all of the anti-semitism...
This is nothing. I grew up learning about great Uncles, Aunts, and cousins murdered by the Nazis. My mother escaped the Nazis. Much suffering on both sides of family. I heard about persecution and descrimination before the Nazis.
Words of Agur, son of Jakeh: I am the simplest of all men; wisdom of men is not in me. God has taught me wisdom, knowledge of the Holy One, who ascends up to Heaven, and who descends thence, who gathers the wind in his fists, who binds the waters in a garment, who established all ends of the Earth. What is his name? (YHWH!) And his son’s name? (Israel!) Surely you have known! (Proverbs 30:1-4)
my priest just shows up outta nowhere-didn’t call, didn’t knock, just strolls into my yard like he owns the place. He looks at my dog, then at my neighbor’s cat, and goes, “By the power vested in me through the priesthood, I command these two to unite.” I swear to God, I thought he was joking, but he wasn’t. He raises his hands like he’s summoning rain or something, and BOOM-my dog and this cat suddenly start acting... I don’t even know, weird. Like, they were drawn to each other in this unnatural way. I KNOW animals don’t work like that, right? Dogs and cats can’t, y’know, do that. But a few weeks later, the cat straight-up gives birth to this... thing. It had fur like a dog but this weird slinky cat body, and its face? Man, it was like it couldn’t decide which species it wanted to be. It just stared at me, like it was mad I even existed. And then-get this-the priest shows up AGAIN. Just walks right into my yard like he’s on some divine mission. Doesn’t even say hello, just grabs the weird hybrid creature, looks me dead in the eyes, and says, “This is holy work.” And then he just LEAVES. No explanation, no nothing. I didn’t see him for months after that. That whole experience messed me up, man. It’s like I couldn’t trust anything I thought I knew about faith or reality anymore. I started questioning everything, digging deeper into other beliefs. Eventually, it led me out of Christianity altogether. That’s how I found Judaism. It just... made more sense after all the madness. Still don’t know what happened to that hybrid thing, though. Probably better I don’t.
Elijah never slept with any lady according to kabbalist literature he was super natural can you imagine he will have 4 parents because he lives 2 lives- Exodus 4:2. Moses returned her wife to his father in-laws when he was going to Egypt,Elisha was celibate never married never had children, John the baptist never had wife or even family he used to live alone in the wilderness ,NT make a claim that he is the Elijah. So did all these big people go against the Torah?🫣🙏
Orthodox Judaism has a wonderful system of halacha (Jewish religious law). That is how we know what to do. There are all kinds of stories that you can find in Jewish literature. After all, the Jews have been around for thousands of years but that doesn't mean that all those stories are literally true. Many things are just there to tell a story or make a point. The important thing is keeping the law. To be fruitful and multiply is required by halacha.
Excellent question. From my recollection, Moses realized it was impossible for a man in his position to continue to be with his wife Tzipporah. Because he had to be ready at all times to communicate directly with God, he unfortunately could not give his attentions to his wife, because doing so would leave him in a state of ritual impurity and it would not be proper to speak to God in such a state. As for Elijah, I don't know of a definitive source which says that he never married (it is not stated explicitly in Nach). Assuming your information is true, the same answer as above could be used. A difference between them and John could be that while John sat alone in the middle of a desert, they actively transmitted the word of God to the entire nation. Therefore they had a true necessity to be in a state that could allow them to be ready in a moment's notice.
@"If you don’t use the Bible, you can‘t know if Moses existed." LOL. The bible contains contradictions and fallacies. It is unreliable for facts and truth.
Chastity is taken to a completely illogical extreme in the nt. Per Jesus, adultery can be committed merely by thinking of making love to a woman who is not one's spouse (or, presumably, a man); no physical contact or even intent to complete the act is required. G'd makes it clear in His Torah that adultery is an express act, not a mere thought. This false and inhumane teaching about adultery is another example of Jesus teaching contrary to the Torah of G'd.
And the way it is worded in Matthew, it suggests that it does not matter even if both parties are single. This is ridiculous since if we did not lust, we would have been extinct a long time ago. However, I have heard that Biblical scholars argue that the quote from Jesus (from the Sermon on the Mount) is a mistranslation and should more accurately read "if a man looks at a married woman with the intention of (not merely fantasizing about) committing adultery with her". This would put it much more in line with the commandment against coveting thy neighbor's wife. The problem is mainstream Christian leaders will never listen to Biblical scholars unless they support their hyper-extreme views.
Coveting is just a thought as in 'do not covet your neighbors wife', So Jesus advice to not lust after someone else's wife etc. seems right in line with the original commandment.
When someone has strong thought and deep desire for adultery then he crossed the hardest lines. Heart is the most crucial decision part. Now what prevent that person from action could be just any dummy thing. When God doesn't set a punishmenet for that it is just by mercy since the person didn't corrupt or harm anyone. A part that, yes he did "adultery" in his heart. That's a serious pre-alarm that he shouldn't ignore and have to work on it very seriously.
My understanding is that halachically, of course that's not adultery per Jewish law. A mere thought in one's mind? No way. Remember,it's got to be a physical act. To punish with the death penalty (sleeping with a married woman is definitely a capital crime in the Torah) one would need two kosher, majority-aged men to warn the male perp that they see what's unfolding, and that if the two of them go into a secluded area for a certain amount of time , they would be witnesses at the trial. That warning is a necessity. Without it, no punishment on earth from the Sanhedrin. But I've recently seen sources in the Mussar (self improvement) literature (which movement was initiated mostly under Rabbi Israel Salanter in the early 19th century in Lithuania among the non- Chasidic Orthodox) which argues that sins of the mind are indeed terrible things, possibly even worse than physical ones, because they are nothing less than pollutants of the mind, and the mind is the sacred Holy of Holies of the body. Well. That would seem to place Jesus as the actual founder of the Mussar movement! Just something to consider.
Socrates was 74 years old, so maybe had reasons to not be so pleased with his body anymore. He'd rather this than exile, because he's an old man who would have to try to start a new life in another city state. & the account attributed to Socrates was written by Plato. Who was clearly of the more Gnostic way of thinking; he helped inspire it. I just don't think we can say this with any confidence for Socrates. I think he was closer to a radical skeptic, than Platonist. His other, less well known major student, Xenophon's, writings suggest that might be true.
I'd like to learn more about the burial & ceremony, too, if possible. We are 60 & 74, & I'm worried I might just cremate my husband & keep the ashes, until I can figure out what to do, unless you help (no pressure). 😉
Can you address how the difference between Christian ideas of suffering and Jewish views of suffering? I’ve realized Christians believe G-d punishes the people who serve him sincerely by allowing satan to attack them, but the real G-d promises reward and well-being to those who obey His commands.
The very fact that people in the world still experience pain and suffering is due to the mystical truth that God's Divine Presence in the world, the Shechinah, is still suffering along with us in our temporary condition of spiritual exile and the continuing destruction of His dwelling place, the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: If Allah wills goodness for His servant, He hastens his punishment in this world. If Allah wills to harm His servant, He withholds punishment for his sins until he arrives on the Day of Resurrection. Verily, with greater rewards come greater trials. If Allah loves a people, He afflicts them with trials. Whoever is content will be given contentment, and whoever is displeased will be given displeasure.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2396 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani • The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The believing men and women continue to be under trial in their lives, their children, and their wealth, until they meet Allah without any sin.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2399 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani
[Qur'an 2:155-157] We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure- who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return.” They are the ones who will receive Allah’s blessings and mercy. And it is they who are ˹rightly˺ guided. [ Qur'an 2:214] Do you think you will be admitted into Paradise without being tested like those before you? They were afflicted with suffering and adversity and were so ˹violently˺ shaken that ˹even˺ the Messenger and the believers with him cried out, “When will Allah’s help come?” Indeed, Allah’s help is ˹always˺ near.
You do not need all of this. Time for ressurect Jerusalem in glory to God has come. You must take actions. War will bring wars. But Jerusalem will bring peace. You need to start actions
Any Gentile who accepts the Seven Noahide Commandments, and is careful to observe them, is truly a pious individual of the nations of the world, and merits an eternal portion in the future World to Come. (And with this merit, the person will be included in the Resurrection of the Dead). This applies only if he accepts them and does them because the Holy One, blessed be He, commanded them in the Torah, and made it known through Moses our teacher, that the Children of Noah were previously commanded to fulfill them.
Apostle Paul, Peter and others were married, the option to be celibate ' *like* a eunuch' was only an option and never expected to be adopted by many. There was no advice to 'make yourself a eunuch'. Jesus was certainly not an anti G-d Gnostic even claiming the Law and Prophets were pointing to him, and associated himself with the 'I AM' of Exodus and so on.
You guys deny the holy spirit when you denounce Jesus and his disciples. Jesus Christ says denying the Holy spirit is the only thing that can't be forgiven. ✝️
The main prohibition against idol worship is not to serve one of the creations, be it an angel, a spiritual power, a constellation, a star or a planet, one of the fundamentals of the physical creation, a person, an animal, a tree, or any other created thing.
The speaker slamming his bible shut over eunuchs is missing the point - it's not meant to be literal or for everyone, just for some few people who wish to consecrate themselves to God and are willing to sacrifice physical relationships for Him.
Rabbi, the men followed Yeshua (Pbuh) to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. "We are putting our lives on the line. Are you going to guarantee our sins will be forgiven and we will be in the "Kingdom Of Heaven?" This is how they spoke to Jesus. There was absolutely no respect. It was all about what God can do for them, not what they can do for God. The men had to turn Yeshua into a God to avoid being stoned to death for adultery. As you know this sin is punishable by death. In Christianity, you can live however you choose without consequence. When these people die, they realize the punishment is worse than anything they could imagine. If you are following the true teachings of Yeshua, you will see "Hashem" as God and NEVER question his authority. A LARGE majority of Christians end up in the "Lake Of Fire" because they argue in their interrogation room after they die and refuse to take responsibility for their actions. The suffering Jews experienced at the time of Yeshua was beyond horrific. Every day they were getting raped, tortured, mutilated, crucified, and starved to death by the Romans. I still have nightmares about what your people have gone through in their history. May "Hashem" bless you and your family for leading others in the right direction.
So sorry & grieving for You at the Passing of Your Parent, so deep of family & emotions, may GOD & Jesus walk with you & family. Parents passing is deeper than words or actions...jolting emotions. Briefly, I see Mat 19:12 as Jesus Teaching things far beyond gnostic idea or Paul. HEs also Teaching all can follow Kingdom,humans are equal, & present situation has no impact on GODs plan. As Also GOD (& Jesus Says in John 1, Luke 11) Said in Isa 56...following HIM, His Teachings & Ways..., is the Kingdom.... Praying for You & Your entire family in your Father's Passing.😢
It is not good for man to be alone. Therefor a companion was created as a blessing. Yeshu' taught from parable. His response to a political question is what is in view (snappy answers to stupid questions). As in removing the eye if it causes us to harbor hate. If the the eye is single (meaning generous) then the body is full of light. In Yeshu's time skoffing and ridicule were common place, and are alive and well to this very day. I believe Solomon was quoted on rebuking fools. Thank you always for your very well informed insights Rabbi. Shalom.
Celibacy is a thing in Christianity due to the influence of Buddhist monasticism which requires it of monastics but not for lay followers. Christianity and ascetic Judaism was heavily influenced by Buddhism as Buddhist missionaries were sent to Antioch, Alexandria and various Greek kingdoms as early as 200bce by Emperor Ashok of India.
Words of Agur, son of Jakeh: I am the simplest of all men; wisdom of men is not in me. God has taught me wisdom, knowledge of the Holy One, who ascends up to Heaven, and who descends thence, who gathers the wind in his fists, who binds the waters in a garment, who established all ends of the Earth. What is his name? (YHWH!) And his son’s name? (Israel!) Surely you have known! (Proverbs 30:1-4)
Chastity is the godly ideal for all people outside of the bonds of one woman and one man in marriage, faithful for life. And those who choose to serve others instead of raising a family are special and to be respected. But there was no demand for celibacy among the early church's elders/overseers or deacons. That was a much later regulation.
Tikkun Olam would indicate Judaism considers the world to be broken today; modern hygiene would also render circumcision and a ban on pork unnecessary.
G-d wouldn't render circumcision unnecessary for a Jew. It's the crux of our covenant with him. Pork is a filthy animal. He doesn't want Jews to eat it. If everyone followed the commandments given to the Jews, they'd be a lot healthier mentally, physically and spiritually.
Tikkun Olam is not Biblical. It comes from Jewish mysticism. Many of these kabbalists suffered from the expulsion of Jews from Spain. No one lives in a vacuum. A person is going to be influenced by events in his life, even being affected by other groups and religions. The way that Tikkun Olam is used today is so new that it was not used that way for most of my own life. The Reform Movement was very big on social action, that is helping others, social causes, and liberal politics. Somehow the name got changed to Tikkun Olam and the Jews in America have gone ape over it.
Well… If this is not the ideal world, why do we need a messiah? If this world is not broken, how could the Holocaust have happened? Asking for a friend.
No one can see God and live... If only I could see your face, I would not be living the way I am today. If you have seen him, you have been born again, repented from the life you have lived. How do you know, you are living up to scratch; perhaps the surface of the living water is still on the horizon.
Thanks!
Todah Rabah Rabbi Tovia Singer for all you do!
I❤ listening and learning from you!
I am so blessed to have you in my life!
We are all so blessed to have you!
May your father's memory forever be a blessing!
May his neshama have the highest Aliyah!
Happy is the man as wisdom will increase whos ears receive the teachings of Rabbi Tovia Singer, Shalom 🇮🇱🇺🇸
Thank you for all you do, Rabbi! One of the very few places a person can learn scripture without it being tainted! Straight from the word.
God bless!
My condolences Rabbi; May his memory be blessed.
It already is. He raised an internally strong and kind son. Happy Chanukah 🕎, Rabbi.
You are what fathers want in sons.
Rabbi Singer is a fantastic rebbe- my rebbe.
Oh no! my deepest condolences to you Rabbi tovia about your father..pls stay strong we appreciate you so much! 😢
Love ❤️ your work Rabbi.
This was very good! Thank you!
Funny story, as part of my participation in religious forums, I have Christians tell me all the time that Mary was a "consecrated Temple virgin" and that's why they know Jesus had no real brothers and sisters. They get really mad when I tell them "Well first of all there were no Temple virgins, or nuns for that matter, in Judaism"
That is the weirdest thing I ever heard about Christians. I could understand one unlearned guy but repeatedly?
How would anyone get that idea? Who even knows about any consecrated virgins of any religion?
Was just an invented story, I agree.
People who believe in réincarnation want to teach us
When last time you made à sacrifice in the temple
Paul John mattew ... did
BDE. So sorry to hear this, may you and your family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim. May his memory be a blessing.
Really enjoy the program the rabbi is right on with what he says
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father !!!! Rabbi Tovia !!!!! Have been watching your videos since 2020 and it is really an eye opener on how Christianity has been lying to us from the get go !!!!! Anyway !!!!! Thank you !!!! Rabbi !!!!! And may Adonai bless you and your family as you go through this grieving period !!!!!
My warmest Condolences ❤
When I was a Catholic, I had two dates with a man whose “vocation” to monastic life was interrupted because the monks rejected him.
The gentleman started talking marriage on the second date, and his idea was that we would only “you know” when we wanted to have a child. Otherwise, we would sleep apart and have no affection between us.
I politely declined.
To be fair, that isn’t the mainstream belief in the CC.
Now I understand why you stayed Adara !
Marital relations are necessary for the establishment of love between husband and wife.
What does it mean "the monks rejected him"?
Couldn't he go to another monastery?
Or was he disqualified from ever being a monk in the Catholic Church?
Why was he rejected?
Couldn't he become a Eastern Orthodox monk if the Roman Catholics expelled him?
@@stephenfisher3721Other monasteries will also reject him. The monk will probably have to live as a layman.
Todah Rabba!
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إليه راجعون.
Condolences Tovia 🙏.
From my recollection of the Gospel Jesus being a consistent realist, considered celibacy to be a gift and not something to be vowed or striven after.
The early Church was definitely Ascetic but if you stop isolating verse 12 in the passage read it context of Jesus saying NOT ALL CAN ACCEPT THIS SAYING BUT IS FOR THOSE CAN EXCEPT IT referring the teaching Jesus had been explaining from Genesis It becomes clear that Jesus supported marriage as ordained from the beginning but recognized people's right to renounce it for various reasons
Hamakom yinachem eschem bsoch aveilei Tzion veerushalayim. Maybyou be comfirted smong the mourhers of Zion and Jerusalem.
To your points:
1. Augustine was initially drawn to Manicheanism and was involved in that church for a bit. Ultimately, he converted to Roman Catholicism, studied for the priesthood and, having been a master of rhetoric, etc. earlier, he was a rock Star and was ultimately named Bishop of Hippo.
2. His writings are indeed impressive. Besides his Confessions, his City of God is considered by academics to be one of the world's greatest literary contributions. It is unquestionably the longest work extant from that period (completed in the early 400's) and has had an oversized impact on the Western World. It was a defense of Christianity against pagan Roman accusations that Rome fell to the barbarians because Christians refused to worship the gods, so the gods took revenge on Rome.
Jews have Augustine to thank because he argues there that, in the spirit of Psalm 59, "don't slay them" means leave the Jews alone, we need them to be alive and economically downtrodden (not murdered!) so people will see the punishment meted out to those who reject Jesus. That saved Jewish lives during the Second Crusade (thanks, St. Bernard!).
Whew. A lot there.
May your father’s memory be a blessing 🕯️
Especially when God says to be fruitful and multiply in Genesis. Question, does it really say "replenish"? P.S. that's why we were created... to be fruitful.
Yes there was an earth age before this Earth age
There is no proof of that though, just some fairy tales. My question is, is 'replenish' REALLY the word used in Hebrew?
The Hebrew is פרו ורבו ומלאו את הארץ
Paru - Be fruitful
U'rvu - and multiply
U'milu et ha'aretz - and fill the earth
@@maryannec55 No, but the Hebrew phrase ומלאו את־הארץ used identically in both
Genesis 1:28 and Genesis 9:1 means
“and fill up the habitable land.”
I just watched, "Fiddler on the Roof". Rabbi Singer resembles Tevye.... ("If I were a rich man, yubby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dum"...🎶) And Hashem has a word for him. It is, "I know how to care for what belongs to me".
i am Eastern Orthodox Christian and i agree on this to you,in Orthodoxy people are no encurage to celibacy ,contrary we are encurage to be marryed. indeed is part of people who choose monasticism but we follow God... sorry about my english
this rabbi dude just SHOWED UP at my house right?? like outta NOWHERE and he starts sayin there’s this “dark energy” or some crap in the area and i’m like “uh ok man??” then he points at ME and starts chanting in some language i dont even know and he’s like “the demon is WITHIN U” or some sh*t and then BAM he does some hand wave thing and MY DOG starts going CRAZY like barking at shadows and foaming a lil.
so THEN all the other dogs in the neighborhood??? they start acting WEIRD too like they all start barking in unison at 3am every NIGHT and their eyes were like glowing but not glowing idk how to explain it. anyways this rabbi COMES BACK a week later outta NOWHERE again and he’s like “the SEED has SPREAD” (???????) and im just standing there like dude wtf does that even MEAN?? then he somehow rounds up ALL the dogs in a big van, EVEN THE MEAN ONES, like they just FOLLOWED him willingly?? bro didn’t even leash them or anything.
then he just DRIVES OFF. never saw him again. nobody knows where he went or what happened to the dogs. the whole neighborhood was QUIET after that like DEAD SILENT. still freaks me out man.
How do you come to terms with all the anti-semitism in the world? It deeply disturbs me each day as someone who recently came out of christianity and I am finally seeing all of the anti-semitism...
You fight anti-semitism by promoting the 7 Noahide laws.
This is nothing.
I grew up learning about great Uncles, Aunts, and cousins murdered by the Nazis. My mother escaped the Nazis. Much suffering on both sides of family. I heard about persecution and descrimination before the Nazis.
Words of Agur, son of Jakeh:
I am the simplest of all men;
wisdom of men is not in me.
God has taught me wisdom,
knowledge of the Holy One,
who ascends up to Heaven,
and who descends thence,
who gathers the wind in his fists,
who binds the waters in a garment,
who established all ends of the Earth.
What is his name? (YHWH!)
And his son’s name? (Israel!)
Surely you have known!
(Proverbs 30:1-4)
Dear Rabbi
When the Bible talks of a wheel within a wheel, surely it is a macanical airship?
Even though Gentiles are not commanded to be fruitful and multiply, it is nevertheless God's will.
my priest just shows up outta nowhere-didn’t call, didn’t knock, just strolls into my yard like he owns the place. He looks at my dog, then at my neighbor’s cat, and goes, “By the power vested in me through the priesthood, I command these two to unite.” I swear to God, I thought he was joking, but he wasn’t. He raises his hands like he’s summoning rain or something, and BOOM-my dog and this cat suddenly start acting... I don’t even know, weird. Like, they were drawn to each other in this unnatural way.
I KNOW animals don’t work like that, right? Dogs and cats can’t, y’know, do that. But a few weeks later, the cat straight-up gives birth to this... thing. It had fur like a dog but this weird slinky cat body, and its face? Man, it was like it couldn’t decide which species it wanted to be. It just stared at me, like it was mad I even existed.
And then-get this-the priest shows up AGAIN. Just walks right into my yard like he’s on some divine mission. Doesn’t even say hello, just grabs the weird hybrid creature, looks me dead in the eyes, and says, “This is holy work.” And then he just LEAVES. No explanation, no nothing. I didn’t see him for months after that.
That whole experience messed me up, man. It’s like I couldn’t trust anything I thought I knew about faith or reality anymore. I started questioning everything, digging deeper into other beliefs. Eventually, it led me out of Christianity altogether. That’s how I found Judaism. It just... made more sense after all the madness. Still don’t know what happened to that hybrid thing, though. Probably better I don’t.
Elijah never slept with any lady according to kabbalist literature he was super natural can you imagine he will have 4 parents because he lives 2 lives- Exodus 4:2. Moses returned her wife to his father in-laws when he was going to Egypt,Elisha was celibate never married never had children, John the baptist never had wife or even family he used to live alone in the wilderness ,NT make a claim that he is the Elijah.
So did all these big people go against the Torah?🫣🙏
Orthodox Judaism has a wonderful system of halacha (Jewish religious law).
That is how we know what to do.
There are all kinds of stories that you can find in Jewish literature. After all, the Jews have been around for thousands of years but that doesn't mean that all those stories are literally true.
Many things are just there to tell a story or make a point. The important thing is keeping the law.
To be fruitful and multiply is required by halacha.
Excellent question. From my recollection, Moses realized it was impossible for a man in his position to continue to be with his wife Tzipporah. Because he had to be ready at all times to communicate directly with God, he unfortunately could not give his attentions to his wife, because doing so would leave him in a state of ritual impurity and it would not be proper to speak to God in such a state.
As for Elijah, I don't know of a definitive source which says that he never married (it is not stated explicitly in Nach). Assuming your information is true, the same answer as above could be used.
A difference between them and John could be that while John sat alone in the middle of a desert, they actively transmitted the word of God to the entire nation. Therefore they had a true necessity to be in a state that could allow them to be ready in a moment's notice.
0:41 may your father’s memory be for a blessing
Judaists believe in physical resurrection, except when it comes to Lazarus and Jesus. Then it becomes difficult.
Can you prove either were real with out quoting the bible?
@@TboneWTFIf you don’t use the Bible, you can‘t know if Moses existed.
@"If you don’t use the Bible, you can‘t know if Moses existed." LOL. The bible contains contradictions and fallacies. It is unreliable for facts and truth.
Chastity is taken to a completely illogical extreme in the nt. Per Jesus, adultery can be committed merely by thinking of making love to a woman who is not one's spouse (or, presumably, a man); no physical contact or even intent to complete the act is required.
G'd makes it clear in His Torah that adultery is an express act, not a mere thought. This false and inhumane teaching about adultery is another example of Jesus teaching contrary to the Torah of G'd.
And the way it is worded in Matthew, it suggests that it does not matter even if both parties are single. This is ridiculous since if we did not lust, we would have been extinct a long time ago. However, I have heard that Biblical scholars argue that the quote from Jesus (from the Sermon on the Mount) is a mistranslation and should more accurately read "if a man looks at a married woman with the intention of (not merely fantasizing about) committing adultery with her". This would put it much more in line with the commandment against coveting thy neighbor's wife. The problem is mainstream Christian leaders will never listen to Biblical scholars unless they support their hyper-extreme views.
You're missing the point - Jesus was showing how sin is not only a physical act but the intent of the will...
Coveting is just a thought as in 'do not covet your neighbors wife', So Jesus advice to not lust after someone else's wife etc. seems right in line with the original commandment.
When someone has strong thought and deep desire for adultery then he crossed the hardest lines. Heart is the most crucial decision part. Now what prevent that person from action could be just any dummy thing. When God doesn't set a punishmenet for that it is just by mercy since the person didn't corrupt or harm anyone. A part that, yes he did "adultery" in his heart.
That's a serious pre-alarm that he shouldn't ignore and have to work on it very seriously.
My understanding is that halachically, of course that's not adultery per Jewish law. A mere thought in one's mind? No way. Remember,it's got to be a physical act. To punish with the death penalty (sleeping with a married woman is definitely a capital crime in the Torah) one would need two kosher, majority-aged men to warn the male perp that they see what's unfolding, and that if the two of them go into a secluded area for a certain amount of time , they would be witnesses at the trial. That warning is a necessity. Without it, no punishment on earth from the Sanhedrin.
But I've recently seen sources in the Mussar (self improvement) literature
(which movement was initiated mostly under Rabbi Israel Salanter in the early 19th century in Lithuania among the non- Chasidic Orthodox) which argues that sins of the mind are indeed terrible things, possibly even worse than physical ones, because they are nothing less than pollutants of the mind, and the mind is the sacred Holy of Holies of the body.
Well. That would seem to place Jesus as the actual founder of the Mussar movement!
Just something to consider.
Socrates was 74 years old, so maybe had reasons to not be so pleased with his body anymore. He'd rather this than exile, because he's an old man who would have to try to start a new life in another city state.
& the account attributed to Socrates was written by Plato. Who was clearly of the more Gnostic way of thinking; he helped inspire it. I just don't think we can say this with any confidence for Socrates. I think he was closer to a radical skeptic, than Platonist. His other, less well known major student, Xenophon's, writings suggest that might be true.
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I'd like to learn more about the burial & ceremony, too, if possible.
We are 60 & 74, & I'm worried I might just cremate my husband & keep the ashes, until I can figure out what to do, unless you help (no pressure). 😉
He already talked about it, and strongly against cremation..
You could likely find the video in which Rabbi Singer discusses the topic via YT’s search engine.
Matthew 19:12 will be my rebuttal going forward to sanctimonious preachers
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Can you address how the difference between Christian ideas of suffering and Jewish views of suffering? I’ve realized Christians believe G-d punishes the people who serve him sincerely by allowing satan to attack them, but the real G-d promises reward and well-being to those who obey His commands.
The very fact that people in the world still experience pain and suffering is due to the mystical truth that God's Divine Presence in the world, the Shechinah, is still suffering along with us in our temporary condition of spiritual exile and the continuing destruction of His dwelling place, the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
If Allah wills goodness for His servant, He hastens his punishment in this world. If Allah wills to harm His servant, He withholds punishment for his sins until he arrives on the Day of Resurrection. Verily, with greater rewards come greater trials. If Allah loves a people, He afflicts them with trials. Whoever is content will be given contentment, and whoever is displeased will be given displeasure.”
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2396
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani
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The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The believing men and women continue to be under trial in their lives, their children, and their wealth, until they meet Allah without any sin.”
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2399
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani
[Qur'an 2:155-157] We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure-
who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return.”
They are the ones who will receive Allah’s blessings and mercy. And it is they who are ˹rightly˺ guided.
[ Qur'an 2:214] Do you think you will be admitted into Paradise without being tested like those before you? They were afflicted with suffering and adversity and were so ˹violently˺ shaken that ˹even˺ the Messenger and the believers with him cried out, “When will Allah’s help come?” Indeed, Allah’s help is ˹always˺ near.
You do not need all of this.
Time for ressurect Jerusalem in glory to God has come. You must take actions. War will bring wars. But Jerusalem will bring peace. You need to start actions
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Bob Dylan sang that..." Every Thing Is Broken 😅 "
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What do Jews believe about the afterlife/eternity
Any Gentile who accepts the Seven Noahide Commandments, and is careful to observe them, is truly a pious individual of the nations of the world, and merits an eternal portion in the future World to Come. (And with this merit, the person will be included in the Resurrection of the Dead). This applies only if he accepts them and does them because the Holy One, blessed be He, commanded them in the Torah, and made it known through Moses our teacher, that the Children of Noah were previously commanded to fulfill them.
Apostle Paul, Peter and others were married, the option to be celibate ' *like* a eunuch' was only an option and never expected to be adopted by many. There was no advice to 'make yourself a eunuch'. Jesus was certainly not an anti G-d Gnostic even claiming the Law and Prophets were pointing to him, and associated himself with the 'I AM' of Exodus and so on.
I think Jesus was actually talking about the Apostle John. In some Gnostic texts, he is John, the Virgin.
You guys deny the holy spirit when you denounce Jesus and his disciples.
Jesus Christ says denying the Holy spirit is the only thing that can't be forgiven.
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The main prohibition against idol worship is not to serve one of the creations, be it an angel, a spiritual power, a constellation, a star or a planet, one of the fundamentals of the physical creation, a person, an animal, a tree, or any other created thing.
Paul was made a eunic against his will....
I wish you long life, Rabbi. (It's what British Jews say. I'm sure you know, but your readers may not (
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The speaker slamming his bible shut over eunuchs is missing the point - it's not meant to be literal or for everyone, just for some few people who wish to consecrate themselves to God and are willing to sacrifice physical relationships for Him.
Rabbi, the men followed Yeshua (Pbuh) to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. "We are putting our lives on the line. Are you going to guarantee our sins will be forgiven and we will be in the "Kingdom Of Heaven?" This is how they spoke to Jesus. There was absolutely no respect. It was all about what God can do for them, not what they can do for God. The men had to turn Yeshua into a God to avoid being stoned to death for adultery. As you know this sin is punishable by death. In Christianity, you can live however you choose without consequence. When these people die, they realize the punishment is worse than anything they could imagine. If you are following the true teachings of Yeshua, you will see "Hashem" as God and NEVER question his authority. A LARGE majority of Christians end up in the "Lake Of Fire" because they argue in their interrogation room after they die and refuse to take responsibility for their actions. The suffering Jews experienced at the time of Yeshua was beyond horrific. Every day they were getting raped, tortured, mutilated, crucified, and starved to death by the Romans. I still have nightmares about what your people have gone through in their history. May "Hashem" bless you and your family for leading others in the right direction.
So sorry & grieving for You at the Passing of Your Parent, so deep of family & emotions, may GOD & Jesus walk with you & family. Parents passing is deeper than words or actions...jolting emotions.
Briefly, I see Mat 19:12 as Jesus Teaching things far beyond gnostic idea or Paul. HEs also Teaching all can follow Kingdom,humans are equal, & present situation has no impact on GODs plan. As Also GOD (& Jesus Says in John 1, Luke 11) Said in Isa 56...following HIM, His Teachings & Ways..., is the Kingdom....
Praying for You & Your entire family in your Father's Passing.😢
It is not good for man to be alone. Therefor a companion was created as a blessing. Yeshu' taught from parable. His response to a political question is what is in view (snappy answers to stupid questions). As in removing the eye if it causes us to harbor hate. If the the eye is single (meaning generous) then the body is full of light. In Yeshu's time skoffing and ridicule were common place, and are alive and well to this very day. I believe Solomon was quoted on rebuking fools. Thank you always for your very well informed insights Rabbi. Shalom.
Celibacy is a thing in Christianity due to the influence of Buddhist monasticism which requires it of monastics but not for lay followers.
Christianity and ascetic Judaism was heavily influenced by Buddhism as Buddhist missionaries were sent to Antioch, Alexandria and various Greek kingdoms as early as 200bce by Emperor Ashok of India.
Tovia, celibacy is not a thing in Christianity.........only in catholicism.
Paul considered it vertuous in 1 Cor. 7:7-9. Why?
Saul to paul.... Made "small"
Rabbi Tovia Singer,
As a noahide,
I need explanation about what's written in Proverbs 30 :3 - 4
Thank you.
Shalom.🙏
Words of Agur, son of Jakeh:
I am the simplest of all men;
wisdom of men is not in me.
God has taught me wisdom,
knowledge of the Holy One,
who ascends up to Heaven,
and who descends thence,
who gathers the wind in his fists,
who binds the waters in a garment,
who established all ends of the Earth.
What is his name? (YHWH!)
And his son’s name? (Israel!)
Surely you have known!
(Proverbs 30:1-4)
Proverbs 30 with Rashi's commentary: www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16401/showrashi/true/jewish/Chapter-30.htm#lt=primary
"Saint" Paul....
Chastity is the godly ideal for all people outside of the bonds of one woman and one man in marriage, faithful for life.
And those who choose to serve others instead of raising a family are special and to be respected.
But there was no demand for celibacy among the early church's elders/overseers or deacons. That was a much later regulation.
Thats mithraism
Tikkun Olam would indicate Judaism considers the world to be broken today; modern hygiene would also render circumcision and a ban on pork unnecessary.
G-d wouldn't render circumcision unnecessary for a Jew. It's the crux of our covenant with him. Pork is a filthy animal. He doesn't want Jews to eat it. If everyone followed the commandments given to the Jews, they'd be a lot healthier mentally, physically and spiritually.
I guess they differ on whether or not it’s worth trying to fix.
Tikkun Olam is not Biblical. It comes from Jewish mysticism. Many of these kabbalists suffered from the expulsion of Jews from Spain. No one lives in a vacuum. A person is going to be influenced by events in his life, even being affected by other groups and religions.
The way that Tikkun Olam is used today is so new that it was not used that way for most of my own life.
The Reform Movement was very big on social action, that is helping others, social causes, and liberal politics. Somehow the name got changed to Tikkun Olam and the Jews in America have gone ape over it.
@@stephenfisher3721 so what’s the difference between todays Tikkun Olam, and the past version? I don’t really get it
Well… If this is not the ideal world, why do we need a messiah? If this world is not broken, how could the Holocaust have happened? Asking for a friend.
Pythagoras did retinal surgery
Source?
Not Pythagoras. Origen did it and he regretted it.
No one can see God and live... If only I could see your face, I would not be living the way I am today.
If you have seen him, you have been born again, repented from the life you have lived.
How do you know, you are living up to scratch; perhaps the surface of the living water is still on the horizon.
Thanks!