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I was totaly Baffeled.

About 4 years ago, I went to my nephew's wedding. It was held at a Reform Shuel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Just after the Service and Before the Reception they had food that was being served in the waiting area of the Shuel. What they were serving, I was shocked.

They were serving Shrimp, Pork and other unclean items. I knew that most Reform Jews ate that type of food at least out of their homes and do not keep Kosher but why did they serve it in the Temple.

[smokin5]

There are 3 kinds of Jews.
Orthodox
Conservative &
Reform (Goyim)

I think that explains it.


And Rav, I love you, but your last response was WAYYYY too long.
I left for popcorn 1/2-way thru.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by smokin5

There are 3 kinds of Jews.
Orthodox
Conservative &
Reform (Goyim)

I think that explains it.


And Rav, I love you, but your last response was WAYYYY too long.
I left for popcorn 1/2-way thru.

Just to clarify, Reform Jews are not considered "Goyim" (that being those of "other nations"). While Reform Jews are the least observant of the commandments, they still are Jews by blood.

[TomHagen]

Originally Posted by smokin5

There are 3 kinds of Jews.
Orthodox
Conservative &
Reform (Goyim)

I think that explains it.


And Rav, I love you, but your last response was WAYYYY too long.
I left for popcorn 1/2-way thru.

I warned you! It was only for those who TRULY wanted to explore the topic in depth. hope the popcorn was good!

ps. HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, believe it or not I was raised reform!!! A Jew is Jew!

[TomHagen]

Originally Posted by mi2az

I was totaly Baffeled.

About 4 years ago, I went to my nephew's wedding. It was held at a Reform Shuel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Just after the Service and Before the Reception they had food that was being served in the waiting area of the Shuel. What they were serving, I was shocked.

They were serving Shrimp, Pork and other unclean items. I knew that most Reform Jews ate that type of food at least out of their homes and do not keep Kosher but why did they serve it in the Temple.

A Jew is a Jew - as I have mentioned numerous times on this thread - as long as his/her mother's mother's mother etc... is Jewish, no matter their actions.

Unfortunately, you witnessed an act that flies in the face of normative Torah-based Judaism. The Torah is what decides what is inherently "Jewish" - not some new (last 100 or so years) denomination, some errant "rabbi", or contrary to popular belief Mel Brooks or deli-stlye cuisine. The Torah is true, Moshe is true - labels are for shirts, not Jews.
Torah says such food you mentioned is forbidden for Jewish people. The scenario exists and is unfortunate.

Thanks so much for your post, if you need any clarification, please let me know.