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In Judaism , a chillul hashem ( ) is an act that violates the prohibition in the Torah of desecrating ( chillul ) the name (hashem) of God . A chillul hashem occurs when a Jew acts immorally in the presence of others, either Jews or Gentiles. Since Judaism believes that Jews are representatives of God and his moral code, when a Jew acts in a shameful manner, s/he has represented God poorly, thus desecrating his name.1 Chillul Hashem is the opposite of a Kiddush Hashem ("sanctification of God's name"), the act of bringing honor, respect, and glory to God's name. Kiddush Hashem is often used to mean religious martyrdom.2The concept of chillul hashem is prevalent in the Bible and is often referenced by modern Jews as a reason to uphold the highest moral standard, especially as it pertains to the State of Israel .3
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Chillul Hashem ( , "Desecration [of] the [ God 's] Name") is a term used in Judaism particularly for any act or behavior that casts shame or brings disrepute to belief in God, any aspect of the Torah 's teachings, Jewish law , or the Jewish community.
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Chillul haShem ( desecration of the Name), meaning desecration of the name of God, is a term used in Judaism for any act or behavior that casts shame or brings disrepute to belief in God , any aspect of the Torah 's teachings, Jewish law , or the Jewish community .
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Desecrating the name of God In Judaism , a chillul hashem ( ) is an act that violates the prohibition in the Torah of desecrating ( chillul ) the name (hashem) of God . A chillul hashem occurs when a Jew acts immorally in the presence of others, either Jews or Gentiles. Since Judaism believes that Jews are representatives of God and his moral code, when a Jew acts in a shameful manner, they have represented God poorly, thus desecrating his name. Chillul Hashem is the opposite of a Kiddush Hashem ("sanctification of God's name"), the act of bringing honor, respect, and glory to God's name. Kiddush Hashem is often used to mean religious martyrdom. The concept of chillul hashem is prevalent in the Tanakh and is often referenced by modern Jews as a reason to uphold the highest moral standard.
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Desecrating the name of God In Judaism , a chillul hashem ( Hebrew : חילול השם ) is an act that violates the prohibition in the Torah of desecrating ( chillul ) the name ( hashem ) of God . A chillul hashem occurs when a Jew acts immorally in the presence of others, either Jews or Gentiles. Since Judaism believes that Jews are representatives of God and his moral code, when a Jew acts shamefully, they have represented God poorly, thus desecrating his name. Chillul Hashem is the opposite of a Kiddush Hashem ("sanctification of God's name"), the act of bringing honor, respect, and glory to God's name. The concept of chillul hashem is prevalent in the Hebrew Bible and is often referenced by modern Jews as a reason to uphold the highest moral standard.
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term used in judaism particularly for any act or behavior that casts shame or brings disrepute to belief in god
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act that violates the prohibition in the torah of desecrating
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