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How have laws and traditions helped Jews maintain close knit communities while living outside of Israel?
1) Reading the Torah in the synagogue and studying it at other times. In those countries where there were zero Torah-scholars, Judaism died out. One example of that is the Kaifeng community.2) Keeping the laws and beliefs of the Torah, many of which are community-based. Those who didn't do this, such as the Hellenizers and Sadducees, went lost.
3) Maintaining vibrant Jewish communities, with communal prayer and study, mutual help, maintaining ties between the various communities, etc.
4) Remembering God's covenant and promise that the Jews and Judaism will never cease.
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What is the Jewish position on a divorcee marrying a Cohen?
Within Israel, it is not permitted. Outside of Israel, it is only followed as a custom in orthodox communities.
What is the name of Jews settling outside of Israel?
Diaspora communities; exiles; yordim (in recent usage). See also:More about the diaspora
Where do almost all the middle eastern Jews live?
Israel. Historically, the largest Jewish communities in the Middle East were in Iraq, but most Jewish communities outside of Israel emigrated due to fears of recriminations and religious persecutions.
How many days is the festival of Passover celebrated for?
In Israel it lasts seven days, and in the diaspora (out of Israel) it lasts eight days.
Why did division arise among the Jews?
i dont know but i think because The Jewish community in Israel is composed from all Jewish ethnic divisions, including Ashkenazi Jews, Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi Jews, Beta Israel, Bene Israel, and some converts. The Israeli Jewish community manifests a wide range of Jewish cultural traditions, as well as encompassing the full spectrum of religious observance, from the Haredi communities to the Hilonim Jewish communities who live a secular lifestyle.
What are communities in Israel called?
Israeli communities are called communities. If you're asking for the Hebrew word for community, it's kehillah (קהילה).
Who was Lyda Newman's parents?
Israel... and other immigrant communities, such as in the US.
Is it true that the tribes of israel maintained a connection because of the need to maintain a shrine to Abraham?
No, it's false. There's no such thing as a shrine to a human being in Judaism. Rather, the tribes of Israel, as their name implies, are all one family: the descendants of Israel, who is identical with Jacob (Genesis ch.35). And they maintained a connection through the Torah and Abraham's traditions, which were the national inheritance.
What countries most avidly practice judaism?
Israel and America. Outside of Israel, Jews are a minority.
What would be a good bible verse for the Passover day?
Passover is a 7 day holiday in Israel and 8 day holiday outside of Israel. On the first night in Israel and first two nights outside of Israel, Jews read the story of the Exodus from the Haggadah.
What distinguishes Jews in Israel from Jews of the diaspora?
Here are some differences. Please add to this list:Jews in Israel speak fluent Hebrew. Jews outside of Israel use Hebrew in prayers, but generally do not know how to speak it.Orthodox and Conservative Jews outside Israel observe some holidays for 1 extra day.Secular Jew in Israel observe Jewish holidays and some customs. Many (but not all) secular Jews outside Israel observe nothing.
Where did Shavout originate?
It is actually called Shavuot, not Shavout. Mount Sinai, in Israel is the originating location of Shavuot. It celebrates the day, or two days (outside of Israel), when God gave Torah to Moses. Because it originated in Israel, it is celebrated in one day by Jews of Israel, and in two days by Jewish people outside Israel.
