Epiphany, A rabbit, is a Rabbi with a t

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That explains the Easter Bunny.

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1. Rabbis are highly esteemed in the Jewish community

and are very learned, honored persons. what a curious poast.

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2. I think Rabbi means teacher.

And yes Rabbis are very learned and honored people.

And held in high esteem by many people.

Could you explain more the meaning of your post?

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3. The "t" isn't Kosher, though...

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4. *groans*

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5. What is your definition of t

an article on Kosher
http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm
However, health is not the only reason for Jewish dietary laws. Many of the laws of kashrut have no known connection with health. To the best of our modern scientific knowledge, there is no reason why camel or rabbit meat (both treif) is any less healthy than cow or goat meat. In addition, some of the health benefits to be derived from kashrut were not made obsolete by the refrigerator. For example, there is some evidence that eating meat and dairy together interferes with digestion, and no modern food preparation technique reproduces the health benefit of the kosher law of eating them separately.

In recent years, several secular sources that have seriously looked into this matter have acknowledged that health does not explain these prohibitions. Some have suggested that the prohibitions are instead derived from environmental considerations. For example, a camel (which is not kosher) is more useful as a beast of burden than as a source of food. In the Middle Eastern climate, the pig consumes a quantity of food that is disproportional to its value as a food source. But again, these are not reasons that come from Jewish tradition.

The short answer to why Jews observe these laws is: because the Torah says so. The Torah does not specify any reason for these laws, and for a Torah-observant, traditional Jew, there is no need for any other reason. Some have suggested that the laws of kashrut fall into the category of "chukkim," laws for which there is no reason. We show our obedience to G-d by following these laws even though we do not know the reason. Others, however, have tried to ascertain G-d's reason for imposing these laws.

I think if a person does not, or does eat something, to give glory to God, then in that intent and purpose they do give glory to God.

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7. RT, i think you missed the point that this was a reply made in jest...

just sayin'...

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8. Well it actually was a good point, and shows some differences in belief systems n/t

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6. And actually I have questions about following the Torah.

What about all the great Jewish people that honor God with their heart and actions, but do not follow all the rules of the Torah? What of Jewish people, or other people that do not honor the teachings of Moses? how will they be judged?

What if a Jewish child grew up and did not learn the Torah, would he be considered wrong for not following it? Or is it assumed if a person is suppose to follow it God will teach them it.

Also I think it is possible, some of the rules set down in the Torah were new when they were written down. What happened to the people before the rules were written down? If they were not held to the rules before they were written down, then the writing of the Torah indicates some change in the rules. And if the rules changed with the Torah, how can it be said that God would not work in the world to change the rules again at a latter time?

Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son, but then he was told not to. Was that a rule change? and if so, what is the mechanism that makes the assertion that all rules do not change after the Torah.

Note that personally I think people that follow the Torah to give glory to Almighty God, should be highly respected for that. And I think very highly of many Jewish people, I also admire many people of other religions and groups. I try to learn from as many views as I can.