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Does /r/Judaism have an 'auto-delete' for any posts about Torah?

Just wondering as my post just got auto-kicked (I had a question for orthodox Jews about Torah). I subsequently posted on their subreddit instead.

If that's the case, where is the best place to post general questions to Jews about Torah as that is one of the, (if not the preeminent-at least for Orthodox) topics? I thought that r/Jewish was for culture, politics, Jewish life etc etc and r/Judaism was more about religious aspects.

Since this is the 'meta' for r/Judaism I thought I could ask this here.....

2 Comments
2024/11/05
14:22 UTC

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Surge in posts about noahidism

This might already have been discussed, but I couldn't find anything. I'm seeing a lot of posts about noahidism from non-Jews over on r/judaism. Many seem to be looking for advice/permission from Jews on their religious practice (mostly to practice Judaism without converting), while some simply ask relatively basic questions about Judaism. This bothers me primarily because it clutters what is supposed to be a Jewish forum. I also think that the Temple Institute-adjacent form of semi-organised Noahidism is so far from the original concept of noahidism that it really shouldn't be mainstreamed on a catch all Jewish forum when people ask about it. There are supremacist and messianic undertones that I am frankly very uncomfortable with. (I'm sure many will disagree with me on this, but I might as well say it.)

I would like to suggest the introduction of some type of regulation on this. Maybe introducing an autobot answer that addresses common misconceptions and questions, or adding a section to the wiki that contains an faq on noahidism (and removing posts that contain questions that are already on the wiki).

7 Comments
2024/08/16
14:33 UTC

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Can the mods add Jewish dating subs and resources?

I don't see /r/JewishDating/ /r/FrumDating/ or /r/FrumR4R/ in the sidebar

2 Comments
2024/08/09
21:51 UTC

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Can the mods add r/OrthodoxJewish

There is a subreddit r/OrthodoxJewish, which recently opened, and is very small. Considering in the side bar there are all sorts of different Jewish subs, could you add r/OrthodoxJewish? I think it would really help the subreddit grow

Thank you in advance!

0 Comments
2024/02/02
02:58 UTC

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Job Categories for Annual Survey

Had to take a survey recently, and one of the questions asked what I do for a living. Thought the list was pretty good, so I wanted to put this out there for consideration on the sub's annual survey.

What industry do you currently work in?

- Aerospace & Defense

- Arts & Entertainment

- Automotive

- Construction

- Education

- Energy & Utilities

- Finance

- Government

- Healthcare

- Legal

- Lifestyle & Culture

- Lobbying & Political Consulting

- Manufacturing

- Media/Publishing

- Military

- Nonprofit

- Retail

- Supply Chain

- Technology

- Telecommunications

- Travel/Tourism/Hospitality

- Other

6 Comments
2023/08/21
20:35 UTC

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How long will we be down to protest reddit?

Well it is the 14th and the sub is still private (or was I banned?)

1 Comment
2023/06/14
08:05 UTC

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Automated message for DNA posts?

Similar to how there are automated messages for antisemitism, books, etc., what about creating an automated message for posts about DNA explaining that it doesn’t make someone Jewish?

3 Comments
2023/05/14
12:38 UTC

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Politics?

I've noticed over the last few months a lot of posts will get posted relating the politics and then get taken down either immediately or even after real discussion.

After that happens no of this ever goes to the politics thread. And that thread rarely gets much usage. Many times never getting a single comment.

Given the changeup of some threads in the recent past is there any discussion about politics? What is the future of that thread?

Is the discord politics section particularly popular?

6 Comments
2023/04/21
16:12 UTC

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Is r/Judaism's or Reddit's automatic censor in need of adjusting?

Yesterday I tried to post an excellent op-ed by Jonathan Tobin about the Birthright funding crisis. It was immediately taken down and I got a message from the auto-bot saying that it appeared I was asking about going on a Birthright trip and its wasn't the right place for that.

2 Comments
2022/11/24
13:19 UTC

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This forum is ONLY for questions relating to the sub-reddit /r/Judaism. Anything else will be removed.

Have a question about Judaism? Have a deep yearning to discuss how much you like a Jewish holiday, text or rabbinic figure? OR maybe you just want to post a meme about bagels?

Then please visit r/Judaism.

DON'T post here.

1 Comment
2022/10/06
04:08 UTC

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Automod: Politics

I tried asking a question about jewish ethics/halachah but it was deleted by the automod as it was detected to be politics. Is this a known issue?

4 Comments
2022/02/09
22:40 UTC

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Question about death penalty

I know that in Judaism there is the death penalty for converting from Judaism to another religion, but what if, for example, the whole Judaic family converts to Christianity, will the whole family be killed or will only the children be spared?

3 Comments
2022/02/08
12:39 UTC

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I thought posts are locked after 6 months, but I just found an antisemitic troll commenting on a post that's over a year old. What is going on?

This is the post I'm talking about: https://www.reddit.com/r/Judaism/comments/igzgol/are_these_quotes_taken_out_of_context/

Not sure if others are affected or not.

1 Comment
2022/01/04
15:44 UTC

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Edited user flairs seems broken

I can't seem to actually have my own user flairs. I edit them, and they revert back later. What's going on?

6 Comments
2021/12/29
19:47 UTC

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Mod Bites Man

Long story short, I read a careful, reflective essay on the Rebbe and try posting it to the sub.* Post gets smacked down. I ask why. An anonymous mod who later turns out to be u/namer98 sends me a string of excuses making no sense independently and less when assembled. I explain the problem and ask what's going on. No answer except a month-long ban. I'll try re-phrasing the question: what kind of crap is this? I have some guesses (looking at Meta, I see namer has gotten himself into trouble before), but I'd like to hear from someone with better info. No expectations, just saying it would be nice.

*"A Chasid Speaks"

13 Comments
2021/12/10
09:24 UTC

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Confused on Post Removal

Hi,

I just posted a general request for resources and for people to point me towards good resources on LGBT issues and Judaism. I'm not sure why it was removed as I read the content guidelines and it seemed to meet the requirements. For my paper I have requirement to consult people from the faith I am writing on, and with COVID it's difficult to meet people outside of the internet. So if someone could just help me on why the post was removed and on how to reshape it to fit within what kind of content is allowed that would be great! Thanks

5 Comments
2021/11/19
18:06 UTC

5

AMA idea.. historicity of Chanukah

Get someone who is academic (or even benny lau) to explain the non sunday school version of chanukah

2 Comments
2021/11/08
12:48 UTC

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I believe my post got unfairly auto-removed

Hi, I'm guessing my post got removed because I mentioned too many Christian terms. I am Jewish and would like to ask a question about traditional Jewish views of the New Testament. My question is in good faith, and I believe there is no good reason for it to be removed.

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Title: Preferred term for "New Testament"?

Body: A non-Jewish friend of mine who I often discuss religion with was hesitant to call the second part of the Christian Bible the "New Testament". He understands that it's inappropriate and somewhat offensive to call the Hebrew Bible the "Old Testament", especially in the Jewish context, but was not sure what the preferred term would be for the New Testament. Personally, I have no issue with someone calling the first part of the Christian Bible the "Old Testament" when speaking in a Christian context, and I think that it only needs to be called the "Hebrew Bible" when speaking in a Jewish context. Therefore I certainly have no problem with someone calling the second part of the Christian Bible the "New Testament" since it is only a Christian text and has no parallel in Judaism. However this did get me wondering if the rabbis have a specific term for the Christian New Testament, since referring to it as such is does in some sense imply that the Hebrew Bible is "Old". I know Jesus is discussed in the Talmud, so I figured it is possible that the New Testament is referred at some point in rabbinic literature as well.

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Please either allow me to post my question, or explain to me why this post is not allowed.

Thank you and chag sameach!

5 Comments
2021/09/28
06:47 UTC

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What should we do with posts that contain the name of Hashem?

Should we just have an auto delete function for this?

5 Comments
2021/08/16
17:33 UTC

2

Podcast Posts

I thought there was a rule on the books about not promoting your podcast, blog, or whatever in the main subreddit. Is that something that is still on the books? Can I start posting links to my podcast in r/Judaism ?

I'm looking for guidance.

Thanks.

5 Comments
2021/08/11
13:56 UTC

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Antisemitism posts

Almost every time I'm in r/Judaism I'm reporting at least one post about antisemitism as belonging in the megathread. (Edit: I think more like 3+ as I've been counting in my head since posting)

Is there any way the megathread restriction is being repeatedly communicated for people who missed the original transition? Are removed posts still being linked? I haven't seen anything I've reported linked in the megathread lately. They are perfectly good posts, just in the 'wrong' place

Edit: grammar

3 Comments
2021/06/13
17:48 UTC

5

Antisemitism discussion and the ensuing political discussions

There's been a lot more posts about antisemitism in r/Judaism. And a lot of those have politics talk in the comments. I heard the mods are discussing policy. What are all y'all* thinking?

*Non-mods very much too here

8 Comments
2021/05/26
01:24 UTC

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I think we need more mods

With /r/israel going dark, we are starting to get trolls.. maybe nominate a few deputies for the time being?

5 Comments
2021/05/12
10:54 UTC

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"Geneaology" flair?

Would it make sense to add a "geneaology" flair to the list of recommended flairs?

Or do those geneaology & family history questions not actually get posted as often as I feel like they do? I feel like I've seen a lot of them lately...

3 Comments
2021/04/01
04:26 UTC

2

How do I get username flair?

I thought it'd be in community options.

3 Comments
2021/02/14
23:23 UTC

0

Creation Question

If you do not (or do you?) have knowledge of how God created the heavens and the earth, and from where, and how, and when, or why..

..then why do you believe it so?

6 Comments
2020/11/05
02:02 UTC

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Definition of politics

I posted something two days ago showing hopefully clueless people walking around in a protest wearing matching antisemitic clothing. Comments devolved into a race war/left right fight. My post had no intention of causing either. /U/namer98 chose to close the post due to politics. Again I had no political agenda for posting and netither did the link

Now yesterday someone posted a testimonial for how he suffered an antisemitic event (valid) but then commented vote for biden. That should immediately make that a political posts, no?

I would like to see consistent rules for politics, please

We are coming up on a very ugly election, let's keep the sub above the vitrol we had last time...

2 Comments
2020/09/02
03:48 UTC

3

Rabbi Wolpe AMA

Just curious, why was that locked?

2 Comments
2020/08/27
15:25 UTC

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Create a moderated sub with approved users for "more refined" discussions..

I was thinking https://www.reddit.com/r/JudaismAfterDark/ I created it in case you guys want it.. I will transfer to /u/namer98 or whomever if you guys want...

4 Comments
2020/07/21
07:43 UTC

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Adding new standard flair

My requests:

Ask_a_Jew.
Shtick (humor).
Divrei Torah.
Divrei Halacha.

0 Comments
2020/06/30
12:42 UTC

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