no its just a description to describe people who are not Jewish
To speakers of Hebrew and Yiddish, non-Jews are referred to politely as "Goyim". The word is Hebrew, and means "nations". Since the People of Israel are one nation, it would follow that any non-Jew would be of the "Other Nations". To speakers of English, non-Jews are referred to as "non-Jews" or "Gentiles". The word is English, and means "those who are not Jews".
This would refer to the places that Jews were told to gather, in order for them to be re-located (usually to their deaths).
In ancient times, there was no special terminology for non-jewish people. In modern times, they could be called Gentiles or simply non-jews. In Hebrew, the term goy was used since the Middle Ages. It was a non-offensive term that referred to (other) nations. In Modern English, the term "goy" was borrowed from Hebrew, but in English it has a slightly negative connotation.
Yes. Referring to a German as a "Kraut" is certainly not a good thing. However, they do not find it as offensive as black people find the n-word or as offensive as Jews find the k-word.
Final Solution = Hitler's Jewish Holocaust. Special Treatment = Nazi euphemism for killing or extermination.
Christmas .Another answer:The term "gentile" (upper or lower case) refers to anyone who is not of the Jewish race or faith; therefore gentiles do not celebrate Jewish holidays.(Mormons refer to non-Mormans as "gentiles," but this use of the word is unique to them.)
A Gentile is, by definition, a non-Jew, so no. Gentiles can take part in Jewish ritual with the exception of ceasing work on Shabbat which is seen to be a Jewish-exclusive activity. Gentiles can study Jewish History, Religion, or Civilization. Gentiles are also free to convert to Judaism if they so desire, but there is no proselytism in Judaism.
The answer is: the ancient Israelites, who are the ancestors of the Jewish people.
The Jewish people and religion.
Jewish people call it the exile from their homeland or in Hebrew Galut (גלות).
The Holocaust
Israelites refer to the Ancient Jewish people, Jew refers to the modern Jewish people.
The majority of people who refer to themselves as "Jewish Christians" have zero Jewish heritage, they are mainly Christians.
There is no such thing as "Hanukkah People". People who celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah are called Jewish people. And there are no Jewish rituals that refer to "long" candles.
Jewish people often refer to the Talmud to refresh their knowledge of Jewish laws.
This would refer to the Abrahamic covanent, that the Jewish people have historicaly had with 'Hashiem'.
People who refer to themselves as "Messianic Jews" are Christians and therefore are Gentiles. As a Gentile, you don't have to become a Messianic as that's just another variant of Christianity.