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They are Lubavitchers/Chabad Jews; it's a hasidic group that is very into outreach (not toward non-Jews, but toward non-observant Jews).
So basically, they try to get secular/non-observant Jews to get more involved in Judaism, namely by doing small things, like saying a blessing, or lighting Shabbat/Sabbath candles, etc.
I used to be asked that at Queens College when Jews were probably the major religious/ethnic group on campus. I think they were Hasidic although sometimes they were Jews for Jesus.
They are Lubavitchers/Chabad Jews; it's a hasidic group that is very into outreach (not toward non-Jews, but toward non-observant Jews).
So basically, they try to get secular/non-observant Jews to get more involved in Judaism, namely by doing small things, like saying a blessing, or lighting Shabbat/Sabbath candles, etc.
This is exactly what it is. If I'm not mistaken it started back in the 70's, there would usually be a mitzvah tank (an RV) nearby where the Hasidim would give out educational material.
I worked in a coffee shop near the diamond district while in HS and was probably asked if I was Jewish every single day. No reason to be offended, would just say no, and be on my way. (Not inferring you as far as being offended).
They are Lubavitchers/Chabad Jews; it's a hasidic group that is very into outreach (not toward non-Jews, but toward non-observant Jews).
So basically, they try to get secular/non-observant Jews to get more involved in Judaism, namely by doing small things, like saying a blessing, or lighting Shabbat/Sabbath candles, etc.
ahhhh! I have seen this on the Upper West Side. I was wondering what was going on. Thank you for the explanation.
I'm guessing that it's a specific group that has some kind of bus there where they invite Jewish people in - they used to have one near the jewelry district on West 47th.
You could just politely say no. Not as bad as having Jehova Witnesses knocking on your door.
Well from what I understand Jews are not allowed to proselytize. So I guess it makes sense that Jews would only go to other Jews to try to bring them closer to Judaism.
They are Lubavitchers/Chabad Jews; it's a hasidic group that is very into outreach (not toward non-Jews, but toward non-observant Jews).
So basically, they try to get secular/non-observant Jews to get more involved in Judaism, namely by doing small things, like saying a blessing, or lighting Shabbat/Sabbath candles, etc.
Usually they are in the city looking for Jews to do Tefillin. I often see them in midtown.
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