When I was immigrating to Israel, I asked my friend — a rabbi — whether or not Jews believe in reincarnation.
He said “Which Jews? Where? When?” Beliefs in reincarnation transcend religious, ethnic and historical borders. Almost every known religion has incorporated it at some point and in some place.
Since Jews have no dogma pertaining to the afterlife — or even if there is an afterlife — we can choose to believe as we like.
I’ll take Reincarnation, thanks. With a side of Heaven in case I need a vacation.
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Categories: Anecdote, Ethics and Philosophy, Personal, Religion
I have always believed in reincarnation, at least once I began to question religious teachings and learn of other, spiritual possibilities.
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I’ll gladly take another swing at things…. if only to tell those YOLO’ers to shut up!
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I admit I am not well read on the matter but am surprised to hear that Jews may believe in reincarnation. I suspect that is not something that is found in the Torah, which leads me to the same question said by your rabbi friend; “Which Jews?’ Curious minds would want to know whether you would choose to be reincarnated again as a human or something else?
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I would like to come back as one of my dogs.
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I wouldn’t mind being my dog either. What a life! 😉
Hope you are doing well.
{Hugs}
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