Summary of October 13, 2022 Jewish roots of the Catholic Faith

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The video explores the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding the connection between the two for a full appreciation of the faith. The speaker discusses the differences between the Temple and the synagogue, the gradual separation of Christianity from Judaism, and the structure of the Catholic Mass, as well as the elements of synagogues and their practices. The speaker also draws similarities between Jewish and Catholic traditions and emphasizes the reverence for the Bible in both faiths. The video highlights the importance of respecting the sacredness of spaces and traditions in both faiths while acknowledging the evolution of Judaism and Catholicism over time.

00:00:00 In this section, the video features a group prayer led by Anthony and Nancy, followed by a discussion about the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith led by Laura Bellinari, who is an expert catechist and teacher at Kingsburg high school. Nancy mentions the ongoing period of Sukkot or Feast of Booths that Jewish people observe, and Laura shares her experience teaching confirmation classes without a comprehensive education in their faith beyond second grade, and how it reflects on their own faith journey. Laura eventually proceeds to talk about the challenges of teaching about the Jewish roots of Catholicism, and how it inspired her to learn more about it.
00:05:00 In this section of the video, the speaker discusses how important it is to understand the Jewish roots of Christianity in order to fully understand and appreciate the faith. She uses the example of her family history to illustrate how one cannot fully understand themselves without knowing their entire history, and in the same way, Christians cannot fully understand the New Testament without understanding the Old Testament. The speaker emphasizes that every promise made in the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New Testament, and neglecting the importance of the Old Testament is equivalent to missing out on the incredible beauty of one's own history.
00:10:00 In this section of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith. He explains that the New Testament alone cannot provide a complete understanding of Jesus, his teachings or the Christian faith. He stresses the need to also study the Old Testament, which was read, memorized, and prayed by Jesus and his family. He also highlights the beauty of Catholic traditions and worship in the context of studying Jewish practices. He notes that Jesus was Jewish and perfectly followed Judaism, and that to follow Jesus, Christians need to understand their Jewish heritage. Finally, he discusses the difference between the Temple and the Synagogue in Jewish history.
00:15:00 In this section, the speaker explains the differences between the Temple and the synagogue. The Temple served as the place for sacrificial worship, where people offered their sacrifices to the priests to atone for their sins or to give thanks to God for something. The synagogue, on the other hand, was a place for learning and reading Scripture, and it served many purposes as a community center. When the Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, the Jews lost the ability to perform sacrificial worship and the priesthood, the only place left for them to worship was the synagogue. In the early church, the first believers were Jewish, and they continued to worship in the Temple and the synagogue while carrying on all of the traditions of their Jewish faith.
00:20:00 In this section of the video, the speaker discusses the early Christians and how they saw Christianity as connected to their Jewish faith, not separate from it. They continued to worship in the temple and kept all of the holidays while also worshiping Jesus as the fulfillment of everything they had been waiting for, believing him to be the Messiah. The early Christians co-existed with different groups within Judaism, such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, Zealots, Essenes, and the Nazarenes, who saw Jesus as the Messiah, with some tension between them. Over time, persecution of the Nazarenes increased, and they eventually went their separate ways from the other groups, celebrating the breaking of bread and the Eucharist, which Jesus had instituted.
00:25:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the gradual separation of Christianity from Judaism over time. As the early church began allowing gentiles to enter without having to follow Jewish customs like circumcision, the Jewish officials decided to excommunicate Christians from the Jewish faith. The focus of faith shifted to synagogues after the destruction of the temple in 70 AD, and the speaker notes that modern-day synagogue services are different from those in the first century. However, there are still connections between the synagogue and the Catholic Mass, as Christianity emerged out of Judaism. The Liturgy of the Word in the Catholic Mass is similar to the public works in the synagogue. This section emphasizes the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith and the importance of understanding its connection to Judaism.
00:30:00 In this section, the speaker talks about the structure of the Catholic mass, which is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word involves readings from the Old and New Testaments, a Psalm, and a Gospel, which are then connected by the priest in his homily. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is where the priest prepares the bread and wine, praying over them and blessing them before they become the body and blood of Christ that the congregation partakes in. The speaker then compares the elements of a Catholic cathedral to those of a synagogue, explaining that despite differences in vocabulary and appearance, both places of worship share similar elements and purposes.
00:35:00 In this section, the speaker showcases different synagogues and highlights their unique features. While they may differ in architecture, synagogues contain the same basic elements, such as the Tabernacle or Torah cabinet, and have a reverence for the Torah scrolls that are written by hand using kosher ink on parchment. The Torah is considered a holy and cherished document in Judaism, likened to God's love letter to his people. The scrolls are dressed up like the priests in the temple and are read from a raised platform called the bema. The speaker emphasizes the importance of respecting and revering the Bible, as exemplified by the Jewish reverence for the Torah.
00:40:00 In this section, the speaker describes the Jewish process of carrying and honoring the Torah with great reverence and care. The Torah is carried by men in the congregation, covered in cloth, and the men kiss the Torah using the strings on their prayer shawls. The speaker also draws a comparison to the Catholic tradition of carrying the Word of God in the Monstrance, which is also done with great care and reverence, with the priest using a humeral veil to hold the Monstrance and not touching it with bare hands. The speaker suggests that Christians could learn from the Jewish reverence for the Word of God.
00:45:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the practice of women in Conservative congregations wearing veils, which symbolizes submission and honoring God. She explains how Judaism has evolved over time, allowing women to become rabbis, for example, and mentions the continuum of liberal to conservative in both Judaism and Catholicism. Additionally, she explains the significance of scrolls in the Jewish faith, highlighting how the animal skin used to make them must come from an animal that has been killed according to kosher laws. The speaker also shares stories of Jewish people risking their lives to save scrolls during the Second World War and after the hurricane in Florida.
00:50:00 In this section of the video, the speakers discuss the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith, specifically the Torah and the Temple. The Talmud is compared to the Catholic catechism as a book that explains teachings and rituals, and is used as a resource during services. The Temple was a sacred and exclusive space reserved only for the priests, and the Holy of Holies was accessible only by the chief priest once a year, due to the belief that entering it without adequate preparation could have fatal consequences. The speakers emphasize the importance of respecting the sacredness of such spaces in the Catholic church.
00:55:00 In this section, the speaker explains the significance of the raised platform where the gospel is read and how it is a tradition that comes from the Catholic Church's Jewish roots. The priest would go up high in the cathedral so that his voice would carry without the aid of a sound system. The speaker also delves into the tradition of wearing a phylactery - a small box containing scripture from the book of Deuteronomy - during prayers. This tradition represents the commandment from Deuteronomy to keep the word of God close to one's heart and mind. Additionally, the mezuzah - a scroll placed in a slanted box on Jewish doorposts - is discussed, and it signifies the importance of the word of God in Jewish homes, similar to how holy water and crosses represent Catholic traditions in the home.

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The video explores the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith, with the speakers discussing the similarities and differences between the two religions. They examine the liturgy, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church, and how they evolved over time. Additionally, the speakers discuss the exclusion of certain books from the Jewish Canon of scripture, Adolf Hitler's hatred for the Jewish people, as well as the significance of the Jewish Temple and its holy places. The speakers emphasize the importance of continuous learning and questioning in one's faith, and also discuss the legal documentation required to file for Social Security or other purposes. Lastly, the differences in the significance of baptism and confirmation between the Catholic Church and non-Catholic Christian communities were also mentioned.

01:00:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith, highlighting the importance of the Torah or word of God in both religions. The speaker notes that a prayer shawl or massai is a traditional and beautiful reminder of the word of God that should be worn certified by a rabbi. The speaker also discusses the Jewish quarter in Jerusalem and the significance of wearing a scarf as a sign of reverence for the Jewish people and Jesus. Additionally, the speaker talks about the importance of the Tabernacle and the lit sanctuary lamp, drawing parallels between the Jewish and Catholic traditions.
01:05:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the connection between the Jewish roots of the Catholic faith and the liturgy. The liturgy in the synagogue service involves bringing out the word of God and reading from it, teaching about it, and then putting it away. Similarly, the Catholic Mass has the Liturgy of the Word where the word of God is read and taught about followed by the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which involves Jesus. However, the speaker notes that there is much to learn from our Jewish brothers and sisters as they have a deep reverence for the word of God, and their music and chanting are also essential components of their service. The Catholic catechism even acknowledges the importance of understanding the Jewish liturgy in the Catholic faith.
01:10:00 In this section of the video, the importance of understanding the Jewish faith and religious life is discussed in relation to Christian liturgy and the catechism. The Liturgy of the Word and its origins from the synagogue are mentioned, emphasizing the importance of sacred scripture for both Jews and Christians. The conversation then transitions to the celebration of Passover and its significance for Catholic Christians, tying it to the season of Lent and the Last Supper celebrated by Jesus during his arrest in 194. The importance of attending Mass and taking off hats as a sign of respect is also addressed, along with the mention of two Jewish cantors - Neil Diamond and Billy Joel.
01:15:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the colors and symbolism of the clothing worn by Catholic clergy, including the tradition of Cardinals wearing red and the practice of removing certain garments before consecrating the host. They also touch on the history of the Catholic Church's language choices for its scriptures and decisions on which books to include in the Old Testament, as well as Martin Luther's reasons for wanting to return to the Jewish way of scripture. Ultimately, the speakers highlight the evolution of the Catholic Church's traditions and practices over time.
01:20:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the exclusion of six books from the Jewish Canon of scripture that are included in the Catholic Bible. This was due to Martin Luther and his desire to return to the original Hebrew Canon, and these books were formally excluded from the Bible in the 1800s for cost purposes. They also touch on Hitler's hatred for the Jews, which goes back to the times of the Bible, and how Jews were an easy target for scapegoating due to their distinct customs and dress. The video then shows a model of the Temple in Jerusalem where Jesus worshipped, which has a central building and different courts for women, men, priests, and Gentiles.
01:25:00 In this section, the speaker describes the Jewish Temple and its holy places. The Holy of Holies was the most sacred place, accessible only by the high priest once a year, where the Ark of the Covenant and the presence of God were kept. With the Temple destroyed, the only holy place left is the Western Wall, where Jewish people place prayers and seek the return of the temple. The speaker also mentions the Dome of the Rock, built over the rock where Muhammad ascended into heaven, and talks about the expected Messiah that the synagogue is waiting for, which they believe will come when the temple is rebuilt.
01:30:00 In this section of the video, the speaker explains that the Jewish people are still waiting for the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Messiah, but they do not recognize Jesus as the one who fulfilled it. The Jews had expectations of what their Messiah would be like, including healing, freeing them from slavery, and being a mighty warrior. However, Jesus came to free people from spiritual slavery and did not establish an earthly kingdom. The speaker also explains that the apostles were called presbyters, not priests, and that the use of the term "priest" was adopted after the destruction of the Temple. The speaker emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and questioning in one's faith.
01:35:00 In this section of the video, the speaker discusses his family's history and how it was lost due to the premature death of his mother and grandmother. He then shares a book written by his aunt before she died, which chronicles the story of his family. The conversation then turns to the role of Caiaphas, the high priest, in the crucifixion of Jesus and how he manipulated the Roman authorities to get rid of Jesus, who was seen as a threat to their power. The speaker also notes that the Sanhedrin was like the law enforcement of the Jewish community and how Paul arrested Christians and brought them back to Jerusalem to appear before the Sanhedrin.
01:40:00 In this section, the video appears to show a group meeting for a pilgrimage or similar trip to Israel. Participants are reminded to complete their registration for the trip, and questions are asked about who is going. The group also briefly discusses a large scroll and crown, some housekeeping items, and reflects on the idea that Jesus grew up among everyday people.
01:45:00 In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of having a copy of one's baptismal or birth certificate, as it is a legal document that can be used to file for Social Security or other purposes later in life. The Catholic Church has records going back hundreds of years, and all those who were baptized, confirmed, received Eucharist, married, or died are recorded in registers that are stored in a safe in the church office. Those who are not baptized need to provide a copy of their birth certificate, and those who are here for confirmation must provide a copy of their certificate. The speaker also mentions All Saints Day, which is coming up on November 1st, and how they pray for those buried in the cemetery, including those who are homeless.
01:50:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the difference in the significance of baptism and confirmation between the Catholic Church and non-Catholic Christian communities. While other Christian faiths view these sacraments as simply an announcement of one's participation in the community, the Catholic Church believes that they have a spiritual effect on the soul. The speaker also mentions the power of the Rosary as a weapon against Satan and encourages public displays of faith through praying the Rosary. However, the speaker reminds listeners that while the Rosary may save one's soul, it cannot physically protect someone from being hit by a car, as it is a sacramental, not a magical amulet.
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