What would an Orthodox Jew do if a Messianic Jew visited their Synagogue?
If the Messianic Jew introduced themself and said they were visiting the Orthodox Synagogue and were Messianic, what would likely happen.
We welcome people of all beliefs in our congregation and wonder if it would be reciprocal.
Assuming they aren’t there to proselytize, probably nothing. I was told at Chabad that there are always several Messianics that show up for Passover.
This is probably a lot more common than people realize. I have heard rumors for a few years that there were Messianics in a certain (reform) synagogue. At the present time I could name one who attends the Reform Temple on Friday nights and the Messianic congregation on Saturdays
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February 28 2010 11:36 am | Uncategorized
The Reverend Soleil on 28 Feb 2010 at 4:50 pm #
Battle to the death — Two Jews Enter, One Jew Leaves!
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wohaz in wonderland on 28 Feb 2010 at 5:08 pm #
scream?
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Milton on 28 Feb 2010 at 5:34 pm #
The person would be treated with dignity and respect as long as he honored the place he was in and didn’t try to recruit there. All strangers are welcome in a Jewish congregation. He wouldn’t be allowed to join or marry there but he could share the facility’s warmth and break bread with them. If that doesn’t happen, the congregants are not following the precepts of their own religion. In all branches of Judaism, the stranger is an honored guest … but guests need to know their place in the order of things as well.
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A Trying Guy on 28 Feb 2010 at 6:03 pm #
They’d be attacked, such information is all over the internet. http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2009/06/haredi-rabbi-on-trial-for-attack-against-messianic-jews-456.html
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Devoted1 on 28 Feb 2010 at 6:44 pm #
Actually in my community, they invite us and welcome us with smiles when we’re able to join them. There is no animosity (except in Yahoo) because they know we don’t evangelize, and they also know we are strong supporters of Israel.
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Arnold Ziffle on 28 Feb 2010 at 7:16 pm #
they both say lets get together and take advantage of the goy.
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bonsai bobby on 28 Feb 2010 at 7:56 pm #
First,an indeterminate and very intense stare-down..One could almost see the thick cloud of tension in the air,until finally,one extremely bold gang member from the "East Side Messianics",breaks the eerie silence and proposes a pastry bake-off..then all hell breaks loose…a deafening flurry of clanging bakery pans,unleavened dough and rolling pins…to be continued..
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solstice_light on 28 Feb 2010 at 8:07 pm #
This actually happened at our house (not at a synagogue). One of them was a rabbi.
Absolutely nothing happened, it was all very cordial. The conversation, as I recall, was about "Star Trek".
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robb35c on 28 Feb 2010 at 8:24 pm #
Assuming they aren’t there to proselytize, probably nothing. I was told at Chabad that there are always several Messianics that show up for Passover.
This is probably a lot more common than people realize. I have heard rumors for a few years that there were Messianics in a certain (reform) synagogue. At the present time I could name one who attends the Reform Temple on Friday nights and the Messianic congregation on Saturdays
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marcuss on 28 Feb 2010 at 8:53 pm #
What would a Christian (any denomination, take your pick) do if a devil-worshiping Christian visited their church? Would they be welcomed as a fellow Christian or would the congregation be a little uneasy welcoming someone who insists they are a Christian but who, because of their beliefs, obviously is not. Wouldn’t the members of the congregation think this person was mentally disturbed? Answer honestly please.
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