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).

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

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

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Thank you in advance!

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

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

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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

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"

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

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

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!

Should we just have an auto delete function for this?

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.

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

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

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

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...

I thought it'd be in community options.

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?

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...

Just curious, why was that locked?

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...

My requests:

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

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