Tuesday, June 5, 2018

halacha - Are Samaritans viewed as adherents of Judaism?


In Judaism, particularly from an Orthodox perspective, are Samaritans seen as fellow Jews? Sometimes I see their religion referred to as 'Samaritanism', sometimes as Judaism.


Also, is it halachically appropriate for a Jew to pray in a Samaritan house of worship?




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