Hello cousins (Muslim here). I grew up in a diverse neighborhood with many Christian and Reform Jewish neighbors, but have a few questions.
So, I am aware that, as in Islam, there are different interpretations of Jewish law. I just want to mention that as it may save time in replies.
I have new neighbors who are Jewish, but I can’t really determine what denomination they are.
As far as I can tell, I do not think they are Orthodox as the husband does not regularly wear a Yarmulke, and I have never seen Tzitzit. Some days he has a Yarmulke, but most days he does not. The door does not have a Mezuza.
Here are my questions:
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I was going to give them a bakery item as a gift (Kosher). Does it ever happen that a kosher item is not accepted from a non-Jew? I have read that historically, Jews did treat items received from Muslims different than items received from Christians (more accepting of items from Muslims).
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It so happens that I have been a Shabbos Goy in the past. Is this something that should specifically not be mentioned in conversation?
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While Muslims also view God as holy, Muslims do not have issues with mentioning God in conversation (we have phrases such as God-willing, etc). I don’t suspect this will come up, but is it offensive to mention “God”?
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Muslims eat Kosher meat. I was going to ask if they knew if any Kosher butchers. I figured this is fine but also thought to check since I am already making this post.
Anyways, thanks in advance
Edit: From a brief conversation, the husband and wife both attended Jewish schools and Yeshiva University.
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