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Does the state of Israel recognize converts to Reform or Conservative Judaism as Jews?
Yes, the State of Israel recognises both Conservative and Reform converts to Judaism for immigration purposes.
Why did they practice Judaism?
Both as the national tradition and as the command of God.
What Islam and Judaism have in common with birth?
They both follow the practice of circumcision for their male births.
What is a orthdox jew?
Orthodox Judaism, is the traditional form of the religion. The Conservative and Reform movements arose in Europe and the United States around the 19th century, both making an attempt to modernize Judaism.
Do orthodox Jews and reformed Jews use the Torah differently?
The only difference is that in a Reform congregation a woman is allowed to read from the Torah. Otherwise the Torah is used the same way in both sects. Please note that it is Reform Judaism and NOT Reformed. Reformed would mean that the religion has stopped evolving. Reform Jews believe that Judaism should adjust with the times and that is why it is Reform as opposed to Reformed..it is still changing.
Can both genders be a rabbi?
Men can be Rabbis in all forms of Judaism. In Liberal Judaism (Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, etc.), women can also be Rabbis. There is currently a few practicing female clergy in Orthodox Judaism, but they are not considered Rabbis since it is forbidden for women to be Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism.
Are Judaism and Christianity similar because they promote the practice of polygamy?
By and large modern Judaism and modern Christianity do not promote polygamy, but historically both did. In either case, the two religions are similar in this respect.
Is shamanism better than wicca and rituals?
No, Shamanism and Wicca are hand in hand so to speak. They are both nature based beliefs and both contain rituals in them, much like other religions or beliefs.
What is Reform Judaism?
Judaism, not unlike Christianity and Islam, has smaller groups within the faith where the practices are different. e.g, While Catholics, Protestants, Jesuits, Methodists, Episcopalians, Evangelicals, Mormons, etc., are all Christians, they are different branches of the Christian faith; similarly, Islam has two major branches, Shia and Sunni.Judaism has several branches (called movements, or minchag) of its own. These include, but are not limited to, Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist. The Orthodox are what people tend to picture when they hear the word "rabbi"- bearded, modestly dressed men with curling forelocks on the sides of their heads. (The forelocks are called payot, by the way.) The Orthodox practice a very strictly applied version of the faith, observing rules many other Jews do not, such as foregoing the use of electricity during shabbat, and following the hygiene laws of niddah. (Niddah is a status of ritual uncleanliness a woman is in during and after her menstrual period.)Conservative Jews are a bit less rigid, but still quite focused on tradition and the concept of Jewishness as a tribal identity. Both Orthodox and Conservative Jews maintain the view, for example, that the covenant can be passed only through the line of the mother- that someone can only be a Jew through having a Jewish mother (unless they convert).The Reform minchag is more liberal. Reform Judaism, for example, allows women to become rabbis. Reform Judaism believes that children of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother still count as Jews as long as they are raised within the faith. Reform Jews often keep a lower standard of kashrut (kosher) than do Orthodox or Conservative Jews, and permit more activity on shabbat.
What does tattooing a crescent moon on your forehead mean?
The tattoo could mean several things, but most commonly it is used by some modern Pagans to demonstrate their devotion to the Goddess. This practice is most common in Wicca, but other Pagans may do it as well. In Wicca, several denominations use certain tattoos to designate priestesses and priests. The crescent moon forehead tattoo is used in the tradition of Devotional Wicca for that purpose. In most cases, the tattoo was inspired my Marion Zimmer Bradley's "The Mists of Avalon", both the movie and the book, though I know of several Wiccans who adopted the practice before the book was written.
Where does one go to learn wicca in new your?
If you want to learn about Wicca you should start by reading books by Scott Cunningham and Raymond Buckley. Both are respected figures in the Wiccan community.
What are the differences between Alexandrian wicca and Gardnerian wicca?
Alexandrian, founded by Alex Sanders and his wife Maxine, is an offshoot of Garnerian Wicca, founded by Gerald Gardner so the similarities are more prominent than the differences. It is difficult to write general statements about both traditions as each has covens that may practice slightly differently than other covens in their own respective traditions. Generally speaking: Both are initiatory, have 3 degrees, are considered British Traditional Wicca (BTW) and are more formal and ceremonial in nature than say, Reclaiming Wicca. Neither accept or recognize self-initiations (usually). A few differences: Alexandrians attribute the athame to air and wand to fire (Gardnerians athame = fire, wand = air), Gardnerians make more regular use of ritual nudity than Alexandrians.
