Submitted by RidiculousBadger t3_121bqsk in IAmA
badassboymom t1_jdm4rk8 wrote
Do you hold any religious beliefs?
What are the common misconceptions people have about Chassidic Jews? How are they wrong?
What brings you the most joy?
RidiculousBadger OP t1_jdnkmam wrote
I am an atheist. No religious beliefs. I jokingly call myself a Pastafarian if it will get a laugh depending on the situation.
Common misconceptions- All chassidic Jews have the same faith- there are actually dozens of different groups, each with their own philosophies and customs.
Chassidic Jews don't use the internet- many of them do, but are careful in how they do.
Chassidic Jews all have peyos (side curls)- my sect did not
Chassidic Jews judge less religious Jews- most don't. There's a rule that Jews who are not born religious are not liable to keep the rules, unless they become religious.
Kosher means a rabbi blessed the food- It just means that the food was supervised and handled according to the Kosher rules.
Jews are good at math/money- many chassidic Jews do not have a strong secular education.
There's more I'm sure.
My calico cat, Quinzel, brings me the most joy. She's my sidekick. She sleeps on my back every night. I love her very much.
badassboymom t1_jdnpj86 wrote
Very interesting, thanks for the response!
Give your girl a chin scratch from me.
RidiculousBadger OP t1_jdnqr1m wrote
Of course!
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