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voo-yo:
What is it, especially of professional sport?

Harzel:
As far as I know there are no prohibitions on practicing sport recreationally or professionally but there are serious practical limitations due to modesty laws in mixed sexes situations, and of course due to shabat and holidays.

However I think sport has a very low priority in the Jewish tradition, pretty much the opposite to the high priority that learning has. I blame the Greeks in part for this Jewish attitude cause it could be a counter to the Greek practices of gymnasium and their worship of athleticism.

edu:

when you ask about Judaism's view of Sports do you mean playing sports or watching a sports team?

The One and Only Mo:
I am a frum Jew and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE SPORTS!!!!!!!!! But ideally, it shouldn't be followed extensively. I personally need sports as an outlet.

voo-yo:

--- Quote from: edu on February 15, 2011, 05:50:11 PM ---when you ask about Judaism's view of Sports do you mean playing sports or watching a sports team?

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Both. Personally, I can only see egoism in sport stars and idolatry in sport fans.
Is it a coincidence that ancient Greece and Rome viewed sports as such an important part of their culture, just like modern world? It can't be.

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