Comments on: When did the whole world become Jewish?

by: admin

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:11:32 +0000

Hey Serbian, you’re right - this article was meant to be tongue-in-cheek. Peace and love is most important, as you said.

The old Serbian saying is a good one! Thanks for enlightening us!

by: Serbian

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:33:33 +0000

I would like to say that its not about being a Jew or Christian or Hindu…its about being a good personnel who can make piece between countries…there is an old saying among the Serbian teachers, If I can make one successful person out of whole of my class, I will consider my life successful…so its about the thinking and understanding which bring people together…

by: admin

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:28:38 +0000

Kevin, the answer is that Jews, Israelites and Hebrews were kind of used interchangeably in the bible. Your question was answered quite succinctly by Rabbi Shraga Simmons at About.com - he says:

“In the book of Exodus, the Jewish people are referred to as Bnei Yisroel (Children of Israel, Israelites) - (Exodus 1:1, 1:7 et al), and Ivri (Hebrews) - (ibid 1:15, 2:11 et al).

When the Jewish people entered Israel, and the kings were from the tribe of Judah, they were also referred to as Yehudim (Jews) - (II Kings 16:6; Jeremiah 32:12, et al).”

I hope that answers your question!

Mili, you’re absolutely right - I have done a bit of searching and it appears you are absolutely correct. His image has been removed from our directory. Thanks for making that clarification for us!

by: Mili

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:15:16 +0000

Al Yankovic is not a Jew! He is mixture of Serbian, father, and mother who was half italian half english. yankovic is tipical serbian surname.

by: Kevin Partridge

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:29:47 +0000

G’day,

As an avid reader of all things historic, it has recently occurred to me that in ancient times, the word Hebrew was used, particularly in biblical texts and the like, These days (and for some considerable time now), Jew or Jewish is similarly used as both the religious and social descriptor.

I am curious to learn when, why and how, the generic term Hebrew became the similarly generic term Jew. It seems to me that the only current usage of the word Hebrew refers to the Hebrew language.

Not being of the Jewish faith, I am probably asking what to you, is a stupid and obvious question, but please do not be offended ans no offense is intended. Your guidance however would be appreciated.

Thank you in anticipation,

Kevin Partridge

(kevin.partridge@bigpond.com)