Yes, I agree DIY Judaism is not a substitute for Tradition. Can one truly be a Jew without tradition? Orthodox is strictly traditional. Conservative is mostly traditional. Reform seems barely traditional and may be a step above Jews for Jesus, or whatever they call themselves today. DIY Judaism hits me as like CRT, Marxist Judaism? The family/tradition no longer matter. These are the types out on the streets today marching with the pro-"Palestinians". You're not likely to find Chabad there, except to counter protest. Those without history (tradition) have no past, and, probably no future.
I am an atheist, but it doesn’t make sense to pick and choose, based on individual preference, which parts of a religion to follow. If you need to change it, start a new religion, but don’t bastardize Judaism.
I learned that my grandfather and his siblings weren’t even bar mitzvahed back in the 30s because they weren’t “religious.” I remarked that one of the defining factors of being Jewish is for boys to be bar mitzvahed. The relative who told me this news said that “Judaism means different things to different people.” I asked, “Why bother to identify as being Jewish if you’re not going to at least believe in a major part of the religion?” She couldn’t respond.
This is about liberals being narcissists and wanting to do whatever they want without any pushback or responsibility. This is evident when you look at how they advocate for letting criminals out of prison to commit more crimes, play along with the delusions of the “trans” mentality, blame the gun and not the PERSON who commits crimes… even bleeds into the words and actions of liberal Jews who subscribe to venomous anti-Israel sentiments!
1. Was there any kosher food in the early Jewish world? There were mostly sanitary interdictions for pork and seafood.
2. I am an atheist and was not brought up by religious parents, who are Shoah survivors. I abhor religious rules and restrictions. Yet I feel deeply Jewish. I think being Jewish is in my genes, and in my knowledge of the history of my people.
Yes, I agree DIY Judaism is not a substitute for Tradition. Can one truly be a Jew without tradition? Orthodox is strictly traditional. Conservative is mostly traditional. Reform seems barely traditional and may be a step above Jews for Jesus, or whatever they call themselves today. DIY Judaism hits me as like CRT, Marxist Judaism? The family/tradition no longer matter. These are the types out on the streets today marching with the pro-"Palestinians". You're not likely to find Chabad there, except to counter protest. Those without history (tradition) have no past, and, probably no future.
Agree completely and have argued this.
I am an atheist, but it doesn’t make sense to pick and choose, based on individual preference, which parts of a religion to follow. If you need to change it, start a new religion, but don’t bastardize Judaism.
I learned that my grandfather and his siblings weren’t even bar mitzvahed back in the 30s because they weren’t “religious.” I remarked that one of the defining factors of being Jewish is for boys to be bar mitzvahed. The relative who told me this news said that “Judaism means different things to different people.” I asked, “Why bother to identify as being Jewish if you’re not going to at least believe in a major part of the religion?” She couldn’t respond.
This is about liberals being narcissists and wanting to do whatever they want without any pushback or responsibility. This is evident when you look at how they advocate for letting criminals out of prison to commit more crimes, play along with the delusions of the “trans” mentality, blame the gun and not the PERSON who commits crimes… even bleeds into the words and actions of liberal Jews who subscribe to venomous anti-Israel sentiments!
1. Was there any kosher food in the early Jewish world? There were mostly sanitary interdictions for pork and seafood.
2. I am an atheist and was not brought up by religious parents, who are Shoah survivors. I abhor religious rules and restrictions. Yet I feel deeply Jewish. I think being Jewish is in my genes, and in my knowledge of the history of my people.