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For most Jews, it does not matter whether or not you refer to them as Jewish people or as Jews. What matters is whether you do so politely or derisively.
The difference between the terms Jewish and Jew is that Jewish is the derivative adjective while Jew is the noun. It is the same as: Spanish is the derivative adjective while Spaniard is the noun.
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Jew and jewish words are the same meaning?
technically a "jew" is saying to someone about their religion like saying their a jew. but saying it about them you say "they are jewish".
If jesus wasn't a Jew what was he?
He was a jew. This is where people who say he isn't a Jew fail. If he wasn't a Jew, he'd be what? He wasn't a christian from birth, he wasn't an atheist lol. He was born to a Jewish family and remained Jewish until he was told he was the son of God.
What is the difference between Jews and jewish?
I'm Jewish = I am a member of the Jewish religion and the Jewish family. The Jews are a small minority = Jewish people make up a tiny percentage Many people prefer to say 'Jewish' rather than 'Jew'. Historically, 'jew' has been defined negatively. It's nicer to ask someone: 'Are you Jewish?', as opposed to 'Are you a Jew?'
Is the word Jew short for Jewish?
No, Jew is the noun, Jewish is the adjective.
What is the proper noun for Jewish?
Jewish is an adjective. "The Jewish people." Jew is the noun. "Einstein was a Jew."
Is Stacey Solomon a Jew?
yep, she's a Jewish jewdy Jew (Jew)
What religion is Norm Abram?
Jew
What is the legal definition of a Jew?
Jewish law specifies that a Jew is a person who was born to a Jewish woman or who has converted to Judaism as per Jewish law.
Why was Jesus Christ a Jew?
Jesus was a Jew because he was born to a Jewish mother and observed Jewish rituals.
Can a Jew born of a Jewish mother also be a Christian?
-- A person is not a Jew unless born of a Jewish mother. -- There is no "also".
Does the word Jew pertain to a person of Jewish descent?
A person who is born to a Jewish woman or who halachicly (following Jewish law) converts to Judaism is a Jew.
If your father is a Jew are you really Jewish?
According to Jewish law, a person who is born to a Jewish woman or who converts according to Jewish law, is a Jew. If your father is Jewish but your mother is not, Jewish law does not consider you to be a Jew unless you convert. The reform movement accepts children born to a Jewish man and non-Jewish woman as Jews if they are raised as Jews.
