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What is the difference between Hammurabi's Code and the Ten Commandments?

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The polytheistic law-code of Hammurabi was assembled by human beings, while the Torah which includes the Ten Commandments (Exodus ch.20) was, according to tradition, given by God (Exodus 24:12). The code of Hammurabi, and those of Eshnuna, Lipit-Ishtar and the Hittites (etc.), were subject to occasional revision, reversal, and eventual abandonment, while the Torah's commands were not. Many law codes limit themselves to legal matters, whereas the Torah intersperses its laws with moral exhortations and subjects of belief, behavior and attitudes. The Jews, by and large, adhered to the practices of the Torah, which calls for kindness, charity, scholarliness, the value of human life, equal treatment, and the abhorrence of promiscuity. The code of Hammurabi, on the other hand, calls for literal retaliation. Robbers are killed. Women are not considered legally equal to men; and landless men are not judged equally to landowners.

What are two contributions Moses made to the development of Judaism?

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Moses is credited with receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, which became foundational to Jewish ethical and moral teachings. Additionally, Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and established a covenant between them and God, laying the groundwork for the Jewish people's identity as a chosen people.

Does archaeology support the Tanakh?

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Archaeology does provide some evidence that aligns with certain events and places mentioned in the Tanakh, such as the existence of ancient cities and civilizations. However, not all events described in the Tanakh have been archaeologically confirmed, and interpretations can vary. It is important to consider multiple sources of information when examining historical and religious texts.

Savior sent by god?

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Every savior sent by God is different according to different times and races. The number of saviors or better known as Prophets is 124,000 Prophets. Some of the Prophet's names are found in religious books and some cannot be ascertained as to the existence of his name. However, what is certain is that the last Prophet sent by God is Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

Who were the Hebrews enslaved by?

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The Hebrews were enslaved by the Egyptians. The Egyptian people didn't necessarily enslaved the Hebrews, The Hyksos took over Egypt and then they feared that the Hebrews were to powerful so they enslaved them.

'2 contributions David and Solomon made to the development of Judaism?

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David established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and set the foundation for the Temple, while Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem and promoted wisdom, justice, and peace in Israel. Both figures are associated with a period of prosperity and religious importance in Jewish history.

Do Jews worship at home?

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Jews worship in the home in a variety of ways. These include saying blessings and certain prayers, lighting candles before the Sabbath, as well as keeping kosher in the home.

According to our tradition, we can pray privately when necessary, but communal prayer in the synagogue has a much stronger effect (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). Praying also strengthens the spiritual level and the bonds within the community.

Is rabbi Michael Laitman a rabbi?

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Yes, Rabbi Michael Laitman is a rabbi and the founder of the Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute. He is a prominent figure in the field of Kabbalah studies.

What outward symbol were Jews required to display?

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Jews were required to display a yellow badge in the form of a Star of David on their clothing as an outward symbol during Nazi rule in Germany.

What story did the Jews bribe the guards to tell the people?

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The story that the Jews bribed the guards to spread was that Jesus' body was stolen by His disciples while the guards were sleeping. This deception was meant to cover up the fact that Jesus had risen from the dead as He had foretold.

How old is the oldest jew in the US?

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The oldest known living Jew in the US is Israel Kristal, who lived to be 113 years old. He passed away in 2017.

What do the prefixes mono di and poly mean?

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Mono- means one, di- means two, and poly- means many or multiple. These prefixes are commonly used in chemistry to indicate the number of atoms of an element in a compound.

Are the Arabic people related to Jewish people?

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Arabic and Jewish people are not genetically related as distinct ethnic groups. However, they share historical and cultural connections due to their interactions in the Middle East over centuries. Both groups have made significant contributions to each other's cultures and societies.

Can Jewish people have blonde hair and blue eyes?

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Yes, Jewish people can have a variety of physical characteristics, including blonde hair and blue eyes. Judaism is a religion that is followed by people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, so physical appearance can vary among Jewish individuals.

What is a Maimonides?

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Maimonides, also known as Moses ben Maimon or Rambam, was a prominent Jewish philosopher and physician during the Middle Ages. He is best known for his contributions to Jewish law, ethics, and philosophy, including the Mishneh Torah and Guide for the Perplexed. His works continue to be influential in Jewish thought and scholarship.

What race is Jew?

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The "Jewish Race" doesn't exist. There are 2 types of Jews; those who are Jewish by descent (a trait which is followed through the mother's side of the family) who may or may not practice Judaism; and practicing Jews, who observe the laws given by God to Moses (the 10 commandments) and the other 210+ laws delineated in Leviticus. Some Jews are more observant than others.

Judaism is a religion, a history, a culture, a tradition, a body of ethics, and an ethnicity. It is not a race. Jews are members of the human race, much like many other people.

Answer 2

Quote, from a dictionary: "Race is a classification system used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by heritable phenotypic characteristics, geographic ancestry, physical appearance, ethnicity." Based on all of those delineations except appearance, it would be possible to call the Jews a race. Recent DNA analyses has shown that Jews are a Middle Eastern people and share certain genetic markers.

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The Jewish "race" is Caucasian (there are only 4 races; Caucasian, Hispanic, African-American, Asian and, to a lesser extent, occasionally Native- American).

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They are an ethno-religious group, meaning that the Jewish people are a well-recognized ethnicity sharing distinctive physical characteristics as well as a similar genetic make-up and cultural background. The Jews as we know today are descendants of the Ancient Israelites.

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Answer 3 is a couple of thousand years behind the times. It deals with the first type of Jews that were clearly described in the first line of the first answer up above: " ... those who are Jewish by descent (a trait which is followed through the mother's side of the family) who may or may not practice Judaism ... ". It completely ignores those who are "Jews by choice", i.e. converts. Though Judaism does not seek or encourage converts, and indeed discourages them, they are fully welcome if they're sincere and determined and complete the appropriate education and procedure. Note that the convert's 'race' is never an issue. After that, the convert's descendants are as Jewish as the descendants of any Jew-by- descent, and this line of Jews can fall into any 'race'.

One other remark on the Answer 3 above: In enumerating the '4 races', Answer 3 lists "African-American", and this makes me wonder which race would include all the Africans who have never been to America ?

In any event, Answer 3 would seem to imply that there are no African Jews, whether American or otherwise. But I just met one this morning in my synagogue, with his wife and their son. I went to greet him, but had to wait a while, as he was involved in a long discussion of Jewish laws with our Rabbi. There were a lot of other people there who would have looked askance on the matter if Answer 3 had said that our new member is the wrong race to be Jewish.

Now that you mention it . . . I'm reminded that business has taken me to inconvenient places at inconvenient times, and I have also participated in holiday services at synagogues filled with Hispanic Jews in Caracas, and with Asian Jews in Harbin and Hong Kong.

I'd think some of them would also have looked askance at such a suggestion.

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The word "race" is not normally applied to Jews, since it is usually used concerning large groups of mankind. The Jews are, however, recognized as an ethnicity, since they are Middle Eastern in origin and are inter-related, as has been shown through DNA analysis of Jewish groups worldwide. There has been an influx of converts over the generations, yet this Jewish ethnicity is still clearly detectable.

Jews are not Caucasians in origin. According to Jewish tradition, there are three races (Genesis ch.10): Japheth (Indo-European), Hamitic (African and others), and Semitic (Arabs, Jews, Assyrians, Elamites, Arameans and some others).

What do Jewish people look like?

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Jewish people can have a wide range of physical characteristics, as there is no single or specific appearance that all Jewish individuals share. Jewish people come from diverse backgrounds around the world, and therefore may have different skin tones, hair textures, and facial features. It is important to remember that diversity exists within every cultural and ethnic group, including the Jewish community.

What is Jews' ethnicity?

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Jews are not an ethnic group but a religious group. However, Jewish people can belong to various ethnic backgrounds, including Ashkenazi (European), Sephardic (Middle Eastern), Mizrahi (North African), and others.

How long was Moses on the scene before the Neanderthal was discovered?

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Moses lived around 1400-1200 BCE, while Neanderthals existed approximately 430,000 to 40,000 years ago. So there was a significant time gap of around 1200-430,000 years before Neanderthals were discovered by modern humans.

What year was Samson alive?

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According to traditional chronology, Samson was active from 950 BCE to 930 BCE, when he died. He didn't live a long life, so we may surmise that he was born around 970 BCE.See also:

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The god of the Hebrew people?

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Thet translation of "God of the Hebrew people" into Hebrew is אלוקי ישראל (Elohei Yisrael).

Why did the mob not listen to one of the leading Jews?

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I think its because

Is Jack London Jewish?

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No, Jack London is not a Christian because he married Bess based off of the thought of "good breeding". 3 years later, he left her and 2 girls behind. A true Christian would never leave his/her mate and offspring.

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not necessarily, just because he left his family doesn't mean he isn't a christian. the Bible says not to, but he can still do it.

Why wrere the German mean at the Jews?

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Germans (pure German)thought that the Jewish people were the the reason they lost World War 1. They believed this as:

1: Hitler made them believe as he thought that the worst people were Jews and his speeches were powerful and had a clear message.

2: Jews did protest about stopping the war which made them believe Hitler was right.

The result was Jewish shops and businesses boycotted in the start and more than 5mil Jews killed in Germany due to Hitler in concentration camps

Which religion discourages pictures and statues or religious leaders?

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Islam does. Islam does not allow to hang pictures from beings with a soul. It can easily lead to idol worship.