There's no exact number, but it's mostly Orthodox Jews who follow the dietary laws.
In 2001, there were 6, 565, which represents 0.17 percent of the population.
Jews do not today have a king. For kings in the past, see this linked page.
Most of Judaism's followers were born into Jewish homes. Others become converts, usually because they marry Jews; some do it because they want to follow the beliefs held in this 5,000-years-old monotheistic religion. Judaism is followed by its people like others follow theirs. It is, however, more than a religion to its followers, it is a way of life and each follower is connected to the others by a strong sense of belonging together as a nation.
This question is based on an incorrect assumption, namely that black Jews are not recognized as Jews by the remainder of the Jewish community. The simple fact is that black Jews are recognized and acknowledged by white Jews. This is especially true as concerns the Ethiopian Jews, the Lemba Jews of South Africa/Lesotho, and the Converts of Uganda. The only major issue that has ever been presented as concerns Black Jews (which was also presented concerning Indian Jews, Chinese Jews, and Yemeni Jews) is whether the amount of Halakha observed and known in these communities is sufficient to call them Jews. A second smaller issue is whether Jews who allege that they converted to other religions centuries ago and wish to convert back actually believe in the religion or if they just want a better life in Israel. (This has become an increasing problem with the Felasha Mura in Ethiopia who are currently Christians.) If this question is asking about the Black Israelite Churches which claim that the African-Americans are the real Jews and the Jews are all imposters, Jews reject their claim because it is preposterous. It does not accord with any historical evidence, scientific consensus, DNA analyses, or Jewish tradition. Furthermore, many of these groups have Anti-Semitic rhetoric, which does not endear them to Jews. Not to mention that many of them believe in Christian fundamentals such as the divinity of Jesus.
Jews of Iran - film - was created in 2005.
Snails are not kosher, so Jews who follow the rules of kashrut do not eat snails. However, not all Jews keep kosher, so some Jews do eat snails.
Liberal Jews have a variety of degrees to which they follow Kashrut. Some do so strictly. Some follow the laws at home, but not outside the home. Some follow laxer standards, but consistently everywhere. Some do not follow the rules at all. I depends entirely on the person.
Kashrut, or "Keeping Kosher"
No. Jews cannot drink pig milk according to the laws of Kashrut.
Unlike other cultures, the Kings in Jewish history did not make rules. Jews were required to follow the laws of the Torah.
The laws dictating food production and consumption for Jews are called 'kashrut'.
Jews can eat whatever they wish. Can and may have different meanings, you'll learn that next year in school. Jews, like many religious people follow dietary restrictions. regardless they are still able to chew & swallow the food in question, should they so choose. Don't quit school yet! __________ The rules of kashrut forbid the consumption of blood.
Religiously observant Jews will not eat any food that is not kosher. The basis of kashrut is the Torah, this is a part of the guidelines for living righteously given to the Jews by HaShem.
Jews can eat duck and many do. Religiously observant Jews require that the duck be slaughtered and prepared following the laws of kashrut though.
Kosher foods follow the ancient Levitical law of the Bible. God, after rescuing the Israelite nation from slavery in Egypt, made a kind of deal with the people. He would always dwell known among if they followed his commands. The famous Ten Commandments were among these. He also gave dietary laws making certain foods "un-kosher". The reason for these is assumed to be partially as a way of protecting the nation by monitoring their food consumption. Without refrigeration and the intricate processing of today, many of the foods would have been dangerous. These laws are still kept today by Orthodox Jews. A special label has been put on foods in modern times to identify them as safe. These foods are "Kosher".
Jews who eat kosher will not eat snails since snails are not kosher. However, not all Jews eat according to the laws of kashrut, so some Jews do eat snails.
It's very simple: if you did not follow the rules, you were shot. If you followed the rules, you survived at least one more day. Every day held alive the hope that the Nazis would be defeated and the horror would end, so Jews chose life.