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Different Forms of Judaism. Modern Era . overview. Over the years there have been many different forms of Judaism Today , they can be classified into 3 main groups: Orthodox Conservative Reform. ORTHODOX JUDAISM.
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Different Forms of Judaism Modern Era
overview • Over the years there have been many different forms of Judaism • Today, they can be classified into 3 main groups: • Orthodox • Conservative • Reform
ORTHODOX JUDAISM • Belief: Jewish laws and teachings of the Torah must be followed exactly as they were taught by Moses and developed in the Talmud (central text of Rabbinic Judaism; includes the Oral Torah and written teachings) • Non-Orthodox Jews believe that some of the Torah’s teaching can be adapted to help make them more relevant
Worshipping: men and women worship separately at the synagogue (based on Temple traditions from Jerusalem) • Women have only a small part in the religious life • Women are not permitted to become rabbis • Language: conduct all services in Hebrew, but include a translation in the prayer book in the local language
CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM • A non-Orthodox branch • Beliefs: Broke away from the Reform movement to become more traditional • Fall half-way between Orthodox and Reform Judaism • Worship: Men and women worship together • Women take a more equal part in worship • Women are permitted to become rabbis • Language: use both Hebrew and their own language when practicing faith
Reform judaism • A non-Orthodox branch • First developed in Germany during the first half of the 19th century (1800s) • Moved away from the Orthodox view of the Hebrew Bible and Talmud • 2nd half of 19th century: the United States became the center of the Reform movement
Beliefs: Reform Jews gave up many of their ritual practices and ceremonies • Worship: Men and women worship together • Women take a more equal part in worship • Women are permitted to become rabbis • Language: use both Hebrew and their own language when practicing faith
ADDITIONAL GROUPS and MOVEMENTS 1. Hasidic • A popular movement in Eastern Europe • Established in 18th century (1700s) by Israel Baal Sham Tov (Master of a good name)
Taught that contact with God is achieved through prayer in a state of happiness • Emphasized love of human beings 2. Non-observant individuals • People who consider themselves Jewish but do not obey Jewish religious laws or attend services in a synagogue