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Hi, I'm on an online forum and some people were saying that they don't like religion (not Judaism, referring specifically to Christianity) since the woman is put down. I responded saying that from the view of Judaism, which Christianity is founded on, the woman is looked up to, protected - often greater than the man. It's not better/worse roles, just different. Someone responded and asked for clarification, writing: In Genesis, woman was the seductress and temptress that caused the downfall of man, and the whole human race. Eve was cursed by God for her disobedience and leading Adam astray: "Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee." I said I'd ask and try find a response to it, and am wondering if you can respond. (My original response was: Historically, in Judaism (and I'm quoting judaism as supposedly christianity and all variations originate there, and also because this is all before christianity was developed, and I don't know enough about any religion, but I think that all christianity believes in this - correct me if I'm wrong) a women,has an equal if not greater role. Think of Adam and Eve. Adam saying he followed Eve. Think of Abraham being told by God to listen to his wife, that his wife knows better. Or of God lying to Abraham about his wife, for him not to know she didn't believe in him. Think of Jacob choosing where to go based on his mother's advice. Think of the women prophets. Traditionally women have held a different role to that of men. Not better or worse. Different. All religion is meant to be about respect and elevation of a women. Looking after. Care for. Protect.) Thank you!

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I have heard that it was the habit of a great rabbi to stand in the presence of a person with Down syndrome. Can you please tell me who that was and why?

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I was raised being told I was Jewish, but when I grew up and wanted to marry a Jewish man, I learned that I wasn’t because my father is Jewish and my mother isn’t. In 2012, I had a conservative conversion. In 2015, after being married for 2 years already, I had an orthodox conversion. But I still wasn’t fully observing Shabbat or keeping kosher at the time. I just wasn’t ready then and needed more time. But now I am fully observant. Do I need another conversion in order to be considered a full Jew according to Jewish law since I wasn’t observing right away? I want to know before I have children. I have since moved far away from and lost touch with the rabbis who converted me.

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Hello i wanted to know more about the Messiah. I wanted to know if they might have a prophecy about a woman giving birth to the messiah. If there are no prophecy stating the messiah is being born of a woman can the messiah still be born of a woman? Instead of him being already grown can the mark be on a woman to have the messiah. If so what would be the prophecy the woman would have to fulfil in order to be the messiah's mother. Are christians prophecy similar to jewish prophecies concerning the Messiah? Thank you

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