Marriage And Jewish And Interfaith Rabbi

By Linda Russell


When a couple meets for the first time and love is in the air, it is not always considered how things will turn out. Many find themselves in the position of needing the service of a jewish and interfaith rabbi should marriage be looming. A rabbi such as this can be consulted on the many issues and questions arising from requiring a service such as this.

Judaism has many practices and customs and it is no wonder why someone such as this will be required to answer questions or to facilitate and wedding for that matter. From Kosher laws to ceremonial laws, it takes a great deal of studying to become proficient at them or to get an idea what it is really like being a Jew. For one, Laws regarding the Sabbath are plentiful and it takes some time before one gets a grasp of what it means to keep this Holy Day.

This is derived from both the Oral and Written law and can be dated back to when the Israelites wandered through the desert after leaving Egypt. During this time the mishkan or tabernacle was built. The manner of work that was used to build it was then used as those laws that are prohibited from carrying out on the Sabbath day. Furthermore one is even not allowed to touch a tool on this day, less one is tempted to use it to perform prohibited work.

When the Jewish people were wandering through the desert many years ago, they built the mishkan or as translated, the tabernacle. This was the holy ark that they carried around with them during the sojourn in the desert. The work that went into building it constitutes all types of work that is performed during the week and these are abstained from doing on the Sabbath day.

This even includes not touching objects that may lead one to do work thus desecrating the Sabbath and its laws. It is a day of rest and as a Jew one is expected to go to Shul or Temple and to pray and study both the Oral laws and those contained in the Five Books of Moses or otherwise known as the Written Law. In synagogue on a Saturday, the Torah is taken out and the weekly portion from it is read out aloud.

This is a whole study in itself but with a little patience and a little knowledge, it is something that can be put into practice relatively easily. It is all about separating what is holy to that which is not. There are certain foods that may be consumed such as meat derived from an animal that chews the cud and has cloven hooves two of which being cattle or sheep.

Being a Jew requires much study and practice. A rabbi can help with this and guide one on this path. It is a beautiful religion.

It is one that preaches patience, humility and love towards the fellow man. There is much to learn and embarking on this journey requires commitment and perseverance. Engaging in discussion with a Rabbi is advised should one want to know more or to just find out about the many facets of this Religion.




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