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5 Apr 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Obviously not, but its a bit more complex than that. For a lot of Jews, race and religion are inextricably linked:
judaism.about.com/od/orthodoxfaqenkin/f/raceorreligion.htm
Jews from Ethopia are the same race as Jews from Asia?
Obviously not, but its a bit more complex than that. For a lot of Jews, race and religion are inextricably linked:
judaism.about.com/od/orthodoxfaqenkin/f/raceorreligion.htm
Question: Is Judaism a religion or race?
Dear Rabbi Enkin,
I always thought that Judaism was a race and a religion. I say race because certain genetic diseases, like Tay-Sachs, are found among Central and Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jews. Please explain how this does not mean race. I am very confused on this subject.
Thanks,
Mindy
Answer: Dear Mindy,
I wish others would ask and explore the question you raise!
While the full answer is exhaustive - the short answer is: The Jews are both a race and religion.
Our religion is quite clear -- see your nearest Biible.
Dear Rabbi Enkin,
I always thought that Judaism was a race and a religion. I say race because certain genetic diseases, like Tay-Sachs, are found among Central and Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jews. Please explain how this does not mean race. I am very confused on this subject.
Thanks,
Mindy
Answer: Dear Mindy,
I wish others would ask and explore the question you raise!
While the full answer is exhaustive - the short answer is: The Jews are both a race and religion.
Our religion is quite clear -- see your nearest Biible.