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Sects of Judaism. Orthodox Judaism. - Orthodox Jews believe that God gave Moses the whole Torah (Written and Oral) at Mount Sinai. - Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah contains 613 mitzvot (commandments) that are binding upon Jews. Conservative Judaism.
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Orthodox Judaism - Orthodox Jews believe that God gave Moses the whole Torah (Written and Oral) at Mount Sinai.- Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah contains 613 mitzvot (commandments) that are binding upon Jews.
Conservative Judaism Conservative Judaism maintains that the ideas in the Torah come from God, but were transmitted by humans and contain a human component.
Reform Judaism Reform Judaism believes that the Torah was written by different human sources, rather than by God, and then later combined.
Reconstructionist Judaism Reconstructionist’sbelieve that Judaism is an "evolving religious civilization.“The movement does not believe in a personified deity that is active in history and does not believe that God chose the Jewish people.
Hasidic Judaism Hasidic Jews focus on the joyful observance of God’s commandments, heartfelt prayer, and boundless love for God and the world He created.
Kippah or YarmelkaTraditionally, Jewish men and boys wear the kippah at all times as a symbol of their awareness of, and submission to, a "higher" entity.
TefillinTefillin are two small black boxes with black straps attached to them; Jewish men are required to place one box on their head and tie the other one on their arm each weekday morning.
TallitThe Tallit is a Prayer Shawl worn by Jewish men and women The Tallit is used during the morning prayer, on all weekdays It is not worn for afternoon andeveningprayers.
MezuzahA mezuzah is a small piece of parchment that contains the shema (the oneness of God) within a decorative case. It is hung on the entry doorframe to remind peopleof God’s watchful eye.
ShofarA shofar is an instrument made from the horn of a ram or other kosher animal. It was used in ancientIsrael to announce the New Moon and call people together.
Star of DavidThe star of David is a symbol representing the great king David. The symbol is relatively new as it is placed on the flag of Israel.