While in Israel I have heard quite some opinions on who my Rabbi was, below are some comments:
A secular Israeli girl said:
didnt he hate us?
A Modern-Orthodox Jew said:
Its not even sure he ever existed
Same Modern-Orthodox Jew said:
Some say he was a Sadducee
Yeshiva bachur said:
Disciple of Rabbi Meir, very learned in Torah
Modern-Orthodox Jewish girl said:
I only know he was a talmid chacham
Another Modern-Orthodox Jew said:
A great Rav
I didnt take interviews as most of the times while talking, people would give their opinions when I told them I was a Christian. Most of them agreed that he was a Jew and observed the Torah and did not intend to start a new religion.
So what do I personally say about my Rabbi? I personally think Peter’s words [in Acts 2:22] are very well put:
Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by G’d with mighty works and wonders and signs that G’d did through him in your midst
Hey buddy – you definitely want to add the “a” onto “Yeshu” to make “Yeshua.” Yeshu is a slanderous term against our master from greater Judaism.
Hey Darren:)
On purpose I wrote Yeshu as Israelis call him that way, and although it may once have been a slanderous term, I dont think most of them use it in this way, but simply think that was his name.
But for you Ill change it;)
Pass my regards to your family,
Daniel