[redleghunter]

Torah observant Jews believe in both a oral and written Torah; praying for the dead is an ancient custom, as I have posted. To write it is not observed by Jews or Israelites who follow Torah is false. It is commonly observed by Jews and Israelites who follow Torah, ie., Orthodox Jews.

There have not been true Torah observant Israelites since the era of Ezra. Jesus preached from Torah and not the traditions of men. He made every opportunity to condemn the Pharisees of their man-made traditions.

Again, what prophet, psalmist, king in the OT provides us the doctrine for praying for the departed?

[af_vet_1981]

There have not been true Torah observant Israelites since the era of Ezra. Jesus preached from Torah and not the traditions of men. He made every opportunity to condemn the Pharisees of their man-made traditions.

You assert that there are no Torah observing Jews in the world, the evidence notwithstanding. Perhaps this was how you were raised and you just don't know any. Perhaps you deny that Jews are Jews. You can return our scriptures for a full refund and you shall have your reward.