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1/15 “the Chosen People”.
A term often misused by the #antisemitic crowd. They’ll compare it to #racist and the “Aryan” nation concept of #Nazi Germany.
Put it simple, they couldn’t be more wrong.
A term often misused by the #antisemitic crowd. They’ll compare it to #racist and the “Aryan” nation concept of #Nazi Germany.
Put it simple, they couldn’t be more wrong.
2/15 The #Jewish people consist of Americans, Russians, Europeans, Asians, Ethiopian and Middle Easterns. Farewell racial superiority.
Another incorrect interpretation is, that #Jews are the one and only chosen by Hashem from the beginning and any other nation was neglected.
Another incorrect interpretation is, that #Jews are the one and only chosen by Hashem from the beginning and any other nation was neglected.
3/15 Sorry, but this is also not correct.
Hashem offered the Torah to every nation in the world and was turned down by all.
Hashem first offered it to descendants of Esav – the Edomites. They asked, “What are its laws?”
Hashem offered the Torah to every nation in the world and was turned down by all.
Hashem first offered it to descendants of Esav – the Edomites. They asked, “What are its laws?”
4/15 When Hashem told them that one of it's laws was “You shall not murder,” they said, “How can we accept the Torah? That law goes against our very nature, as Yitzchak said to our father, Esav, “And you will live by the Sword!” (Bereshit 27:40)
5/15 He next offered it to Amon and Moav – the Ammonites and Moabites, who likewise turned it down. They asked, “What are the laws of the Torah?”
Finding out that immorality was one of it's main prohibitions, they said:
Finding out that immorality was one of it's main prohibitions, they said:
6/15 “Our national origins are bound up with a story of immorality between Lot’s daughters and their sleeping father”. (Bereshit 19:30-38). Immorality has become part and parcel of our national character".
Then Hashem offered it to the descendants of Yishmael – the Ishmaelites.
Then Hashem offered it to the descendants of Yishmael – the Ishmaelites.
7/15 Then and now, they can’t deal with the prohibition against stealing (Vayikra 19:11).
As the Angel of the L-rd said to our mother Hagar about our ancestor, Yishmael:
As the Angel of the L-rd said to our mother Hagar about our ancestor, Yishmael:
8/15 “He will be a person without self-control, with his hand in everyone else’s property, and everyone else’s hand in his property, and he will camp on the borders of everyone else’s land.” (Bereshit 15:12).
9/15 When Hashem offered the Torah to the Jewish People, they didn’t ask questions.
They realized this potential by saying to Hashem, “Naaseh V’nishma, “We will first obey, and then understand,” (Shemot 23:7).
They realized this potential by saying to Hashem, “Naaseh V’nishma, “We will first obey, and then understand,” (Shemot 23:7).
10/15 So, nobody can protest that those willing to make the extra effort are being shown favoritism.
If you don’t want to pay the necessary price i.e. let go of prohibited manners, stop complaining.
If you don’t want to pay the necessary price i.e. let go of prohibited manners, stop complaining.
11/15 This is the idea of the Chosen People, a nation of individuals who have been given the opportunity to sense Hashem's closeness, hear His truth and relay his message to the world.
#Judaism gave the world monotheism and a system of ethics and morals.
#Judaism gave the world monotheism and a system of ethics and morals.
12/15 That certainly shaped the modern view of life and its purpose. And will continue to do so.
To name just two parts of Judaism integrated in current Western society, Justice (Sanhedrin) and women’s rights (Ketubah & Get).
To name just two parts of Judaism integrated in current Western society, Justice (Sanhedrin) and women’s rights (Ketubah & Get).
13/15 Interesting that those are also the ones highly disregarded by the leftist ( #Jewish) crowd and often used against #Israel and #Jews in general by anyone who doesn't understand the concept of #Judaism.
Lack of knowledge? They need to be taught.
Lack of knowledge? They need to be taught.
14/15 #Jewish arrogance? Another one from the antis.
While most other religions are quit comfortable claiming they’re the best, #Jews will do anything to say that they’re not special.
An arrogant person is not acting chosen. The true test of chosenness is how humble you are.
While most other religions are quit comfortable claiming they’re the best, #Jews will do anything to say that they’re not special.
An arrogant person is not acting chosen. The true test of chosenness is how humble you are.
15/15 Sources used: Aish, Chabad and the Torah.
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