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Why do people call themselves Jewish if there is no j in the Hebrew language?
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∙ 10y ago
Because the word "Jewish" is an English word, not a Hebrew word. In Hebrew, we call ourselves Yisra'el (ישר×ל) or Yehudim (יהודי×).
Note: The same can be asked of:
- Palestinians (there is no letter "P" in Arabic).
- Spanish speaking people (words in Spanish cannot begin with "sp")
- Filipino people (The Filipino language has no F)
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What country worships Hebrew?
Hebrew is not a religion, it's a language. The Hebrew language is spoken in Israel. Hebrew is considered a holy language by the Jewish people.
Why is Hebrew?
It is the language of the Torah and the lifeblood of the Jewish people. It is the the language Jews pray in.
Why is the Hebrew language important to the Jewish people?
Hebrew is the ancestral language of Jews no different than Italian is the language of Italians, French is the language of the French, etc.
Is there a language called Jewish?
No, some Jewish people speak Hebrew and/or Yiddish. It is important to note that the Yiddish word for Jewish is Yiddish, so the language is actually called "Jewish", but there is no language identified with the English word "Jewish".
Is Hebrew a city?
No. "Hebrew" is a language, not a person. The people living in Jerusalem today Speak Hebrew and Arabic.
What is the meaning of the word Hebrew?
1 (n) A Semitic language, now the official language of Israel. 2 (n) A Jewish person (now out of fashion) 3 (adj) Pertaining to Jewish people, culture, language and religion.
Do Jewish people say God Bless You?
Jewish people prefer to say bless you, without saying G-d's name
What is the difference between Hebrew and Catholic?
Hebrew is an adjective referring to the Jewish language of Israel or (rarely) the Jewish people. Catholic is an adjective referring to a particular variant of the Christian religion, the one run by the Pope with headquarters in Rome. It can also be an adjective used to describe anything that is universal or pertains to all kinds of people.
How to say Have a happy and healthy Passover in hebrew?
You don't! First of all, there is no such language as "Jewish". Secondly, if you mean any Jewish language, such as Yiddish or Hebrew, you have to remember that these languages are spoken by Jewish people who do not celebrate Easter.
How do you say hello in yiddish?
There is no such language as Jewish. In both Hebrew and Yiddish, it's Shalom (שלום), with slightly different pronunciations. In Yiddish, it's also Hellaw (העלא), though this word is not often used.
What nationality are the Jewish people?
Jewish people tend to be of the Hebrew nation, and are the people of Abraham, Issac and Jacob. They are the people of Israel. Jacob's name was changed to Israel, and all of Jacob's descendants became the nation of Israel. It should be noted that Hebrews and Jews, while usually embodied by the same people (with exceptions), do not have the same definition because Judaism is a religious faith and Hebrews are of the Hebrew and Israeli nationality. So as many people who would call themselves Jewish are also Hebrew, and many people who call themselves Hebrews are also Jewish, they are not one and the same. Much like a Roman is not synonymous with a Catholic. Hebrew is a word that actually means one who crosses over, as in crosses over from Egypt.
Why are Orthodox Jewish services in Hebrew only?
Hebrew is the ancient language of the Jewish people. Second, not all Orthodox services are only in Hebrew. Most congregations have at least some English, usually the sermon and the Prayer for the country. Furthermore, Reform and Conservative services today also contain a large amount of Hebrew.
