https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people A look into the people of Judaism and their roles and culture. en-us 2016-09-09 17:23:39 UTC 2025-09-25 07:37:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/129853652/80545f8d69885f9e3280e0064cb8ed29/star.jpg erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122837519 2016-09-09 17:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122837519 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122838180 2016-09-09 17:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122838180 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122838399 2016-09-09 17:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122838399 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122839128 2016-09-09 17:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122839128 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122839987 2016-09-09 17:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122839987 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122841174 Einstein was born to Jewish parents and was therefore inherently Jewish. However, he had lost his faith early in his childhood, around age 12. Instead his time was taken up with his fascination of algebra and geometry. 
Bernie Sanders, a former presidential candiate, was Jewish too. He was the first Jew to win a U.S presidential primary.]]> 2016-09-09 17:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122841174 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122841757 2016-09-09 18:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/122841757 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123236045   A Jew is a person whose religion is Judaism, which this religion traces back to the ancient Hebrew people of Israel to Abraham. Jews are also referred to the Children of Israel, because in the Bible they were called Hebrews which meant Children of Israel. 
Moreover, if a women who is Jew has a child, the child is automatically a Jew, however any person can convert to Judaism if they go through the process and a Rabbi approves. Nevertheless, if a person is born into being a Jew and they don't even practice Judaism they are still considered a Jew.
In addition, there are many Jews that come from many different nationalities. But there are also many different kinds of Jews. There are different Jews based on how strict or how closely they follow Jewish law. The strictest kinds of Jews are Orthodox, then Conservative is not as strict, and then lastly, Reform Jews are the least strict of Jews.        ]]> 2016-09-12 17:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123236045 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123242247 This could vary wildly depending on whether a person is an Orthodox or a Reform jew. Reform jews are less effected by daily worship of the Torah.
A usual day in the life of a jew begins with morning prayers, and continues into the synagogue too. After the service, they go about to set a time away for learning the Torah, a highly venerated set of texts.
Afterwards, they attend to more material and personal affairs, such as work and school. 
Depending on the day, they may attend Shabbat in the afternoons.]]> 2016-09-12 17:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123242247 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123244153   Since 2014, the majority of Jews live in Israel with over six million, one hundred thousand Jews which is forty two percent of the entire Jewish population. Nevertheless, following in close second is the United States with five million, seven hundred thousand Jews living here in America. Moreover, in total there are thirteen million, nine hundred thousand Jews in total, which increased since 1880 from seven million, eight hundred thousand to thirteen million. With the remaining two million Jews, they are spread out of other countries like, France, Canada, Russia, Brazil and more!]]> 2016-09-12 18:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123244153 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123246256 The children of Jewish families are, unsurprisingly, pushed into the faith at an early age. As they age, regardless of gender, is becomes more of their responsibility to know and understand the Torah and other various texts.
Insulting the parents is a grave misdemeanor on the child's part for their relationship is supposed to be based on respect on both ends. 
Also among the Ten Commandments, it's stressed that honoring the parents is very important. Anything done to disrespect or bring shame to them is just a bad, bad move. ]]> 2016-09-12 18:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123246256 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123246674 According to some texts in the Talmud, parents are to never threaten their children or strike them, only to forgive them or to punish them. They also should not rob their children of religious knowledge, because it "robs a child of inheritance."
Mothers have the role of introducing their children to the Torah. Both parents should teach their children to observe the mitzvot, a set of commandments.
A father is responsible of teaching their son a skill or profession, and also providing his daughter with appropriate clothing and a dowry.
The parents are supposed to keep their children away from lies and other disgraces, and to teach them as if they are responsible of teaching an entire generation of sons. This isn't so shocking as today's parents still try to keep their kids away from bad things and lies.]]> 2016-09-12 18:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123246674 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123251158    First off, a gentile is anybody who isn't a Jew. Jews consider anybody who worship the same God, for example Christians or Muslims, are still righteous in Gods eyes. Also, the only reason they are considered the Children of Israel or God's chosen people is not because they think they are better than others, but rather because they were the only one to accept the Torah according to the Talmud.
  In addition, there are other names for non-Jews, in which some can be insulting. Another term of gentile, that means the same thing is goy, which is also one of the more common names for a non-Jew. Correspondingly, there are two other terms that could be considered insulting. The term shiksa is a feminine word that describes a non-Jew who is in a relationship with a Jewish man, for relationships that include a non-Jew and a Jew can be looked down upon. Next, the word shkutz is a masculine term used for a man who is a non-Jew and who discriminates Jews, so they can be disliked by Jews.   

]]> 2016-09-12 18:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123251158 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123565625 There are 3 main types of Jews: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Orthodox Jews are the most strict in following the restrictions of the Torah, while Reform Jews follow more leniently.
Being that the Orthodox are firm followers of the faith, most follow a "dress code." 
This "code" varies with gender. Men wear long sidecurls and have their hair very short. Beards are usually never trimmed, for it is not traditional.
They also wear a tophat or skullcap, or something to cover their heads. Hats are worn to remind them of God's everlasting presence over them.
Women also must cover their heads, either with a headscarf or skullcap. There are strict prohibitions for married women to cover their hair; some women must wear wigs to cover it.
They are pressed to cover up to below their elbows and knees because it could be considering indecent to show that much skin.]]> 2016-09-13 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123565625 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123566361   To begin, Jewish women are seen as separate but equal to men, and there responsibilities are just as important as men duties. In fact, in Judaism God is neither masculine or feminine, but has both attributes of men and women. So, neither men nor women are more important. However, in some cases women have been described as being jealous, lazy, or vain, and can also be greedy and prone to gossip. 
  Nonetheless, women can have a large influence on their family/ husband, for the personality of the wife can affect the man's personality which can be reflected by the wife's, so women can be very influential.
   Furthermore,  some significant feminist leaders, like Gloria Steinem, who were important 20th century leaders were Jewish women. In the light of, Jewish women were treated more equally than most western cultures, so having Jewish women as significant feminists makes sense.  ]]> 2016-09-13 17:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123566361 erin_z_142 https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123656682   A rabbi is a Jewish scholar who studies Jewish law and they are also considered Jewish leaders. Rabbis traditionally, just answer questions and resolve disagreements about Jewish law in their community. Accordingly, in modern day, most rabbis have ordinary jobs, like a doctor, psychologists, lawyer, and more, but before around the 12th century, being a rabbi was their only occupation. 
  Furthermore, some common jobs that rabbis do for their community is that they cater to weddings, provide guidance to Jews who need it, and just try to seek what their community needs to make it better. Also, all of this came from the Torah, which suggests that Rabbis are important, but they are not more closer to God than other Jews. 

]]> 2016-09-14 03:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123656682 melanch9ly https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123845381 He is a part of a Youtube channel that I watch, the GameGrumps. Despite not being an active member in Judaism, he still reflects back on his childhood when he grew up with the faith. He's also a part of a band and his outfit includes the star of David on it.]]> 2016-09-14 16:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/melanch9ly/people/wish/123845381