If I didn’t know better, I would think you created this series just for me. This is me - a “Jew” who knows very little about Judaism and my family’s history. Looking forward to your other episodes.
I've always been so interested in Judaism. I was raised everything from catholic to Baptist and the only one I really respected was Judaism. My experience working for a Rabbi and his family, working several Shabbos dinners and my first Seder sparked my curiosity. The focus on love, understanding and family is so lovely to me.
It's been 7 years since you posted this, but I feel very similar I'm curious what you stance is now. Of all Abrahamic faiths Judaism makes the most sense to me and being the original one it's amazing that it has become such a minority religion compared to the other ones, Christianity and Islam(if you can even call islam Abrahamic) Judaism is such an ancient fascinating belief. I don't know if I could ever actually be Jewish, I doubt I'd be a very good Jew, but I sure love learning about it and have a lot of respect for them and their devotion. Anyone who reads this hope you have a good day:)
Sir, several years ago I listened to your hebrew classes, and I was captivated and you have not changed. Pray that your sweet work become one of your many rewards into eternity toda
Why so many episodes are missing? This series could really help getting people closer to Judaism, please upload the missing episodes, or at least provide a convenient/affordable way to purchase/download them online!
I have Jewish heritage, but grew up in a predominantly Catholic house hold, and as I've gotten older, I've wanted to learn more about my heritage. So this helped me learn about my Jewish background.
im a born again christian that live in canada who wants to know more about the jewish culture and traditions to know more about Jesus and his teachings and what they understand when the gospel was preached and have revelations :) like when Jesus accomplish all the jewish feasts , without us realizing it . i think the we lose so much of substance without knowing the jewish culture. I want to see the omniscience of God in his wonderful plan , when everything is merging togheter.
Rabbi Golub is a wonderful teacher. Inspiring! I look forward to watching more videos in the Jewish 101 series. Thank you so much for having this here Rabbi. :-D
I recently found out my Jewish roots. With some ancestry research I found out I'm a Hungarian Jew. We found marriage and birth records linking us to our Jewish heritage. Thank you for this video. I'm very interested in finding out what it means to be Jewish
I have no words on how to thank you 🙏🏻; first time I come across a well worth watching video; I’ve been confused on many aspects of my “sudden” drawn to the faith; Gods will I will write you! Shalom Shabbat 🙏🏻..
Excellent. I'm a black Teacher who just got hired to teach in a Jewish school. Your teaching has helped with my understanding of Jewish culture. Thank you.
I'm a Baptist church member and grew up in tiny non culturally diverse community. Always was curious about Jewish spirituality. This was not long winded, but trimmed, structured, and very easy to comprehend. Thx!
We are, indeed, fortunate to have such excellent educators who are prepared to reach out to our brothers and sisters who have become so disenfranchised from their heritage. On the one hand it is sad that this state of affairs has occurred, but, we should be happy tht the situation is being reversed and amny are waking up and returning to the core teachings and essential values of Judaism and becoming so satidfied and content with their new meaningful lives.
I'm not Jewish. But it doesn't mean I can't take lessons from the Jewish people. Just like anything else in life. I am sure there is a treasure trove and a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, insight, etc. Found in these teachings and traditions. . But giving it a try at least is imperative. And so far , Ive liked what Ive seen. It feels so holy and ancient. So many mysteries and lessons to be learned. But it is just so inherently powerful and you can just feel it in the air when it comes to certain things like Torah, Kabbalah, Gamatia,Talmud, etc. It really stimulates the mind. Thank you for sharing. And yes I agree. The teacher makes a huge difference. This guy's alright. Any teaching can be used for nefarious purpose. As long as it's taught in the spirit of Abraham and Sarah and El Shaddai. Then it will be something worth both teaching and learning. Thank you for the information and sharing it. It is much helpful.
I'm not Jewish, but I really like Jewish traditions. Thanks for this amazing video. It was really insightful, especially the parts regarding parenting and life and mortality.
I just love this Rabbi, I am a jew but no jewish and by jew I mean that my family is jewish, I am really Christian but it breaks my heart to remember my grandma teaching me all of this. She past away. Shalom :*
Im actually interested in learning about Judaism although im a very religious Shia-Muslim with no intention in converting at all. Great video my friend keep it up! ❤️👍
I'm Muslim. I grew up under the idea all Jews are against us. But I think understanding each other is the first step to finding peace. I know this series isn't for me, but I hope you don't mind if I watch it.
Thank you for the clarification on the bar mitzvah. Like the 40 year old, I've been in the same boat. I didn't learn about my Jewish ancestry until my late 20s. Adonai led me to a synagogue, and I just accepted it. I always wondered why, and then it was made clear to me 2 years of being there. But I had always wondered if I needed a bar mitzvah to be fully part of the congregation. That clarifies that question.
I, as far as I know, am not Jewish. I have grown up in the Christian church and in my ten years went wild and abandoned the church. After 15 years or so I came back to my faith and returned to regular attendance and even serving as minister in the church. As I followed Jesus, believe it or not, He lead me to the Torah and the Shabbat. Actually the other way around. My wife and I felt a conviction that we needed to keep the Shabbat and it was the first time we felt PEACE so thick in our home. I follow the One who lead us here to the heart of Hashem. My belief is that one who claims the Bible to be truth should live by all of it as evidence of belief. Thank you for your instruction.
Rabbi Hashem Bless You sir, I am one in Spain no fathers, searching hardly to find who is me, what for so many bitter and miserable life, to finally come to my self in my Heart. I feel and think I have arrived too old to this conviction, I am 67 years old. I true believe I belong to you sir, and the Jewish Family. You also have contributed in being part of you sir.
I was born into a Jewish (both sides) family, but raised in a Christian household. I didn't know about my heritage until last year. Am I still Jewish? Can I raise my children to be Jewish? I never felt at home in the Christian church, and was always drawn to Judaism in my search for God.
Found out i have a tiny bit of Ashkenazi Jew in my DNA today. Judaism has always intuitively felt right as an Agnostic. When you spoke of Shabbat, i knew i was in the right place! This may be what my life is missing. God.
I've been trying to learn more about Judaism because I, along with many non-Jewish Americans, have been led to believe that our culture/country is based on something called "Judaeo-Christianity", which (I'm told) is actually not a real thing, and that Jewish theology is much different from that of Christianity. This video is starting to give me the kind of insight I'm looking for, so thanks and I look forward to watching more!
Jew isn’t a race but a faith. A Christian is a Jew. That is basic. One Lord, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM....After Adam and Eve sinned, all men must be CONVERTED/Born again/regenerated. Not by the corrupt seed of man (sperm), but by The SPIRIT OF GOD. That is the point of the circumcision-it represents being no longer of this world of darknesses, or a child of the flesh, but a spiritual child of God, of incorruptible seed that doesn’t perish. So, Azalea you are not christian, because a Christian is a Jew and a Jew is spiritual not carnal. Jew isn’t a race. There is no “chosen race”. That would be racism. Don’t believe the lie that God has a chosen race. It is really dumb. You can’t convert to a “race”. Notice how all of a sudden the “Rabbis” are white. So, Hitler hated white men? See the trick.
thank you Rabbi, i'm very interested, and want to know more about Jewish Traditions. I am Christian and want to know more, i am familiar with the first 5 books in the Bible. and understand Mosses Laws. Thank You For Your Calm And Sensible Loving Words, Shalom, Thank you.
Well if you're not Jewish you can't really get into the faith. They don't really believe in outsiders of there religion. There are Jews and Gentiles, if you're not a Jew I don't really think you can get into the religion. You may study it as I am. It's really fascinating and I think you may enjoy learning about it.
Not true Michael Moore. You have to WANT to become Jewish. There are 1.4 billion Christians because you get baptized and attend Church and embrace Christ, then you're a Christian. Islam did it by conquest. We don't send out missionaries. We practice our faith, and whomever wants to convert has to prove that they really want to be Jewish. It isn't just something you can call yourself on Facebook. It's a way of life and an extreme closeness to God. I hope that gave you more insight as to why conversion is so difficult for some. I know. I converted. Shalom Aleichem my friend!!!!!
+Ryan S I was never baptised, but want to be Jewish? ive have lived as a jew for most of my life but would i be classed as a jew even though my parents are protestants?
If you weren't born Jewish, but want to become Jewish you must go through a conversion process. Once you convert (just go to a rabbi and they'll help you with the process) you're officially considered just as Jewish as any other Jew. You can practice Jewish traditions, and embrace Jewish thought, and that's wonderful, but if you'd like to BE a Jew, you have to officially convert. Best of luck!
This is exactly what I was hoping for. I'm writing an animated series featuring a team of young women, one of whom is Jewish. I had a very rudimentary understanding of Judaism and the culture surrounding it. But I wanted to learn more and incorporate that into her character. I want to create as complete and 3-dimensional representation of an American, Jewish girl as possible. I realize that I'll never be an expert or even know what growing up in a Jewish household would be like. I just want to write as respectfully and as well-informed as I possibly can. I'm always eager to hear from people who have different beliefs and experiences than my own. So if you feel inspired to reach out and lend your voice to this effort, it would be very much appreciated.
I'm jewish but grew up outside of the jewish community, only celebrating holidays on occasion and not being taught anything about our culture. I know its a long shot getting a reply here on an 11 year old video but are there any resources you would recommend to me? I desperately want to reconnect because i do have that instinct, i know how special it is and i want to find the deeper meaning in life. Thank you for the videos!
It's great to learn about Judaism because as a Christian we see the roots. However modern day Judaism seems to looking for something, perhaps a kinsman redeemer? I believe we both hold to the faith of Yahweh in some sense. We have him in the present, while he had you in the past. No offense meant, simply truth. Shalom.
Where is it written that the six-rayed star of the so-called Mogen David is the symbol of the Star of David? Gdzie jest NAPISANE, że sześciopromienna gwiazda tzw. Magen Dawid jest symbolem Gwiazdy Dawida?
The whole thing with forcing it on the young ones. The problem is when something is imposed on someone. No matter what the justification may be. That thing will never be embraced the way it would if it were picked up organically. But if you look hard enough and steel your will, then the information is there. It's not going to be given. It has to be found.
Hi I am Afican American decent I'm interested in getting closer to me I'm lost and I hope this will help me find peace if anyone would like to help me find a rabbi I would greatly appreciate it I'm lost and empty
Yes just like Ruth she was a convert and was accepted though sadly some people these days may treat you differently but that’s not what the scriptures say
@Joyce Blafford You're are antisemit and it's a pretty bad sin whoever you are. You don't know a lot of things, but hateful already You listen to peopple like yourself, ignorant and hateful. To understand, you need to study. Hate is easy, try vise versa: love the neighbor as yourself and maybe, maybe you''ll be more happy. Please G-d, forgive her!
I am an African Jew (African Origin and American) in Tampa Florida at the moment and really wish to be introduced to the Jewish community and synagogue. I miss going to synagogue.
You are from a lost Human Tribe, named Judah. And Judah are the Human Tribe of Kings. Bcuz commoners are Hebrew and most been in captivity over 2000 years. So, you're not a Jew. You're a King. The Jewish Tribes did not go into captivity with the 10 other Human Tribes. It's your job to find out why your tribe went into captivity with most other commoners. Plus, the elite are children of the serpent who seduced our Mother, the Mother of All, Eve. The royal bloodlines ain't from Adam like we are.
I trust that you know that what "@averageamerican" wrote, while he or she may be sincere and mean well, is completely and absurdly baseless misinformation. Shalom to you, and to all.
My daughter became a Catholic - to be NOT like her Jewish father who was actually anti-Semitic - as is she now!! The priest who she went to told her "why do you want to become a Catholic? You come from the finest heritage!!!!"
I have learned what"s the yarmaka thank you so very much I really appreciated very much I'm related to the Cohen"s and Kline"s and Weissman and Katz and whygoda and Raley"s and Horowitz"s and Goldman"s and Goldstein"s
I had covid and my right lungs clasped and my left leg and foot was cut off at Wilis knighton hospital doctor Marcus smith cut off my left leg and foot off above my knee"s but HASHEM brought me back to life many times
Nice, I'm starting to learn about Judaism. I like the fact this religion is passed on through the mother only and not anyone can simply become a Jew. But why is it made difficult? Don't they want to expand in number? Even a Jewish lady told me Jewish people don't like to take too much converts. I'm seeing a lot of ego there
It does take time, effort, and study to become Jewish. It is not easy, but it is not too difficult if someone is patient and sincere. Anyone who truly wants to do it, can become Jewish. The reason it is difficult is because being Jewish is difficult. There are a lot of rules and things to know, and becoming Jewish means you are agreeing to take on all the obligations. It would not be fair to easily allow someone to become Jewish without making sure they are ready for everything they will have to do. This requires work and study. It is well worth it!
*haShem this is a Prayer for protection from sexual abuse for all beings, a prayer that we not try to manipulate one another, trying to treat lovers as possessions, for this is wrong, this is prayer against slavery, we must treat all life forms with respect, this is a prayer for peace, and for people to have the courage to stand up for whats right, its a prayer that people understand moral tests and take the right path even if it all seems to be wanting you to do whats not right, i pray our inner strength enables us to be virtuous, i pray for the freedom sanctity and morality of the planet, and that we can express the spontaneous goodness that lives in all our hearts and needs no scripting! love!*
Quite frankly. For me I feel in relation to all that stuff. Abortion,hatred, marriage,sex,sin,crime, punishment, etc. Idk . That is not my place. But I believe I should just mostly focus on my own personal growth and nearing of God Almighty himself. That is interesting on not ever saying anything demeaning on anyone. Yes. That is absolutely true and so easily forgotten.
