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Bieber prays Shema before hitting stage
Ilan Mester
Published: 06.01.11, 07:44
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1. I too, have been seen taking off my hat in churches.........
tom ,   tel aviv   (01.06.11)
2. so?
Shalom Hartman   (01.06.11)
Next YNet will be saying that he's eligible for citizenship under the "Who's a Jew" argument
3. he already started with religion thing
ghostq   (01.06.11)
maybe it is new fashion, first religion than rehabe, child star go figures.
4. hey # 3
(01.06.11)
don't you know it is hip to be a Jew these days? I got more than I can handle with non-Jews who want to date a Jew!!!! OY! Feel the LOVE
5. he only says the 1st line of Shema but the big deal is......
Yu Lee ,   Sydney Australia   (01.06.11)
Justin is Catholic & is of German descent. His surname Bieber means Beaver in German. His manager Scooter Braun has Hungarian jewish grandparents, his guitarist Dan Kanter is also jewish. Many of his mentors are African Americans like Usher Raymond and Ludacris. So he’s friends with all colors, races & religions. The world should learn some peace & tolerance from this young guy who is an unbeliebable role model !
6. Jesus
Charlebois ,   canada   (01.07.11)
Jesus said the Shema was the most important commandment, leave the biebs alone.
7. #1 - #4 - I could do with a little less scorn....
Sofi ,   Petach Tikva   (01.07.11)
So what, the kid likes the Shema? Why make fun? No, he's not trying to be Jewish and if its "hip to be a Jew these days," is that a bad thing? Would you rather we be vilified or worse, the targets of violence like so many muslims pray for? The Shema is our most basic, beautiful prayer, and its sentiment changed the world. I like that the kid says it. I love the Shema and the G-d of Israel whom we acknowlege by saying it. If you think Christians worship another G-d entirely (whatever they call him - and their 3-in-1 trilogy), then you don't understand their spirituality and you are forgetting ours which instructs that G-d loves ALL of his children, not just the Children of Israel. We are not only Jews, but members in a human family of all faiths. Keep acknowlging that the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is One, Justin! And when you come here, you will be welcomed and we will sing along with you!
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