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In 168 BCE, Antiochus Epiphanes banned circumcision and the celebration of the sabbath, and had a pagan altar set up inside the Jerusalem Temple. This was done to destroy Judaism, but ultimately had the opposite effect. Judah rebelled and declared its independence, as well as conquering territory from Idumea to Galilee and forcibly converting their inhabitants to Judasim.
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Can an imam perform circumcision?
Muslims were never banned from practicing malecircumcision. Female circumcision is forbidden and it is not an Islamic practice .
What did the Jews practice while in camp?
they were banned from practicing anything but most kept doing it secretly
Do modern Jews still believe in circumcision?
In general, modern Jews still believe and practice circumcision.
What happened after the Jews rebelled against the Romans in 132 C.E.?
After the Bar Kokhba revolt, Hadrian persecuted the Jews of Judea viciously, outlawed the practicing or teaching of Torah, and also killed a number of the greatest Torah-sages. Nonetheless, the Jews remained a majority of Judea's (Palestine's) population, well into the 4th century.
Should circumcision be against the law in the USSR?
Religious circumcision was affectively banned in the Soviet Union.
What were Jews banned from?
There were many things that the Jews were banned from. But I am only going to name 4 things that Jews are banned from on the Sabbath. 1. Banned from riding in a car. 2. Banned from the movie theaters. 3. Banned from riding a bike. 4. Banned from going to a Dutch school.
When did circumcision come to Italy?
Italian Jews get circumcised.
Are all male Jews circumcised?
No they are not and these days more and more Jews are under the impression that this as a harmful procedure. If you would like to see more information on some the jews that dont believe in circumcision go to the Related link below "Jews against circumcision".
Is circumcision practiced in Greece?
Only among Greek Jews.
Who was banned from towns in the plague of 1340?
Jews were banned, as they were blamed for the Plague.
What foods are sacred to Jews?
Practicing Jews will only eat kosher foods.
Do Jews eat passover without circumcision?
Some of them do, and it's not always their fault.
