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Making a committee with Jews and non-Jews; Compassion for those who do not want to immigrate to Eretz Yisrael.
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Interfaith Dialogue
13 published letters loaded from this topic.
Mr. ...
Comparative religion or interfaith projects are against halacha; Even presenting contrasts causes confusion and serves no beneficial purpose; Have tefillin checked
Dr. David Kazhdan
Dr. David Kazhdan: Guidance for allow converts to christianity to join Torah classes; Each case must be evaluated individually, based on the likelihood of return and the risk to others; Converts who proselytize or seek validation should be excluded; Those who left Judaism with external motivations may be welcomed if it fosters sincere return; drinking wine with non-observant Jews; mixed Torah classes; our Shepherds never forsake their flock
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Miss ...
Opposition to religious dialogue and comparative religion due to confusion it causes; There is enough confusion among the young generation as is; Send publication even if it differs from my view
Mr.
Why should G-d care about my observance? Were the Rabbis obliged to explain all the sayings of our Sages?
Recipient not listed
Interfaith dialogue harms the confused youth in our boundary-less generation; Contributes to assimilation, intermarriage and conversion – dangers recognized even by secular Jews; We do not seek converts; The intrinsic futility of such debates and their malevolent nature; Its well-meaning but misguided proponents must focus energy on our own youth; Note on the halachic prohibition against studying other religions
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Prof. ...
As a psychologist, you should recognize the confusion interfaith dialogue and blurred religious boundaries create. To clarify my points: We discourage proselytization, such dialogue increases the risk of conversion and confusion, our global responsibility is distinct from theological exchange, questions should be answered individually, and true clarity comes from studying our own sources. Anyone concerned with the spiritual and mental wellbeing of our youth should firmly oppose such dialogues.
Prof. . . .
An interfaith dialogue usually evolves into a more emotional event; the counting of the Omer started with the yearning of the Jews in Egypt; all Jews were present at Mount Sinai
Mr. Josef Butterman
The battle against intermarriage
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Mr....
A response to claims that ending interfaith dialogue creates an artificial divide and threatens Judaism’s survival; Separation from religious debate is a principle, not isolationism; Religious syncretism has always led to confusion, collapse, and persecution
Mr. ...
Interfaith dialogue does not strengthen Judaism, rather accomplishes the opposite; The detrimental example set by a Rabbi who thoroughly studies other faiths
Dr. . . .
Citing non-Jewish sources; the need for a separation between Jew and non-Jew
Recipient not listed
The tendency of intellectuals to overcomplicate simple matters; Anecdote of medical professor; Explanation for similarities in various religions; Absolute scientific proof for truth of Judaism; The logic which compels mitzvah observance even prior to full understanding
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