Judaism without Halacha
I wanted to know what the rabbi’s opinion is regarding a person who is observant of the mitzvot but says that the halakha is not the main thing in Judaism and that Judaism is first and foremost national and not religious. And that being a Jew does not necessarily mean being religious. My question is not what the rabbi’s opinion is regarding the person himself, but rather regarding this opinion that he presents. It should be noted that of course the person is aware of basic statements such as the Talmud, the main thing that leads to action, and also that if someone destroys the Temple, God Almighty has only 4 cubits for him in his world, etc. I am speaking from the perspective of the Gothic and the importance of the mitzvot aspect, or perhaps there really is a side to say as he says.
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Can the rabbi elaborate more on the importance of halakha and whether Judaism can exist without halakha? The argument is that Judaism is a nation, not a religion, and being Jewish is not understood as being religious and observing commandments.
Talmud is the main thing?
Action is the main thing. And this gives the study that leads to action its power.
The importance of Halacha stems from the fact that it brings the people of Israel to keep the Torah. Until the day comes when they will also keep it.
Contrary to everything that all the opinion makers say. (Which also have importance. That they attract many after them instead of going to another religion)
The question “Does Judaism exist without Halacha?” assumes that there is such a thing as Judaism without Halacha, and now you ask whether it exists. My argument is conceptual: Judaism without Halacha is not Judaism. Only Halacha is Judaism.
Anyone can define Judaism as they wish, and if someone wants to define it as a nation – well, that’s fine. That’s not the Judaism I know. In any case, defining Judaism as a nation is a fact, not a value. Someone either belongs to this nation or not. It has no value significance. Judaism, according to my definition, is a value. Belonging to it and fulfilling its commandments is fulfilling the will of God.
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