What are the three main branches of Judaism?

Answer 1

These are some, Reform, conservative, orthodox, and reconstructionist.

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All Jews have the same Torah. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.

Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.

Answer 2

There are alot more than four but the main ones are Orthodox Judaism which is the most traditional and adherds to Torah and Talmudic law strictly. Torah laws are laws of the Jewish bible. Talmudic laws are laws of the Talmud which is a book of Rabbinic discussions on Jewish law. Conservative Judaism is similar to Orthodox Judaism as much as apart. Conservative Judaism follows Jewish law and finds it binding but feels that there can be changes to make them normative. Conservative Judaism believes that women can be Rabbis(religious leaders) as well as homosexuals. These are both two things Orthodox Judaism is against. Reform Judaism grew from Orthodox Judaism after it believed Orthodox Judaism was too traditional and didn't comply with modern society. Reform Judaism believes Jewish law is up to the person and should be observed though educated choices from ones self and not a Rabbi. Reform Judaism at one time denounced Jews as a chosen people and Israel as a Jewish homeland which was the believes of very left wing Judaism. Reform Judaism later dropped these beliefs. Reform Judaism has also been known to becoming "more Conservative" by adding many things to worship and observance like more Hebrew and many religious articles to worship which were dropped in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Reform Judaism accepts homosexual marriages and rabbis as well as women rabbis. Reconstructionist Judaism is the fourth movement and believes that Judaism should be observed and is binding and many observe Judaism on the level of Conservative Judaism because its a offshoot of the denomination. On thing that is different is that Reconstructionist Judaism believes Jewish law should be observed as a cultural remnent and not because it was made from G-d. Reconstructionist Judaism accept homosexual and women Rabbis. Jewish law in Hebrew is Halacha. But these are only four. There are many others like Secular Humanistic Judaism which doesn't accept G-d as the basis of the movement and believes that members should observe Jewish traditions(which in some cases are also observed with Traditional Judaism)and Jewish culture rather than prayer with G-d. Many Humanistic prayers are for the world and better good for us on earth. Many others have said Secular Humanistic Judaism is "the closest to G-d without worshiping G-d" than other Humanistic and Atheist faiths because of emphasis on many traditions that were created or involved G-d. There is also the Jewish Renewal which was created by a Chassidic(Ultra-Orthodox) Rabbi and puts emphasis on spirituality and other Chasidic traditions even though its not a Orthodox movement. Hope that helped!

Answer 3

Judaism has only two major sects. Most Americans are familiar with three movements: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. However each of these is a subset of the two major sects. (Orthodox is subset of Torah Judaism and Conservative and Reform are subsets of Liberal Judaism.)

The two sects have very different perceptions of each other. The main divisions between these sects is the ability to use non-Judaic source content to abrogate and modernize Jewish teaching and practice. Torah Jews believe that such things represent a deterioration of Jewish identity and purpose whereas Liberal Jews see Jewish Identity to be more internal or ethnic and the religious aspect to be secondary. As a result, Torah Jews believe Liberal Jews to have "lost their way" and Liberal Jews see Torah Jews as being antiquated and "out of sync" with the modern world. Regardless of whether a person is a Torah Jew or a Liberal Jew, that person may also practice rites derivative of his ancestral region such as Eastern European customs, Iberian customs, North African customs, etc. These customs do not affect other Jews as perceiving him as Jewish and these rites are all co-equal.

Within the Torah Judaism Sect there are a number of movements distinguished by their level of integration with the non-Jewish World, their styles of prayer, and their level of conservatism. The Modern Orthodox are typically seen as the more liberal branch of Torah Judaism and typically wear Jewish paraphernalia (such as a Kippa and Tzitzit) although they will dress in a typical business-suit and work in Western companies. On the more conservative side are the Hasidim and Ultra-Orthodox who wear unique vestment at all times and are recognizable by their payyot (sideburn-curls).

Within Liberal Judaism there are a number of movements also distinguished by their level of integration with the non-Jewish World, their styles of prayer, and their level of conservatism. At the most liberal are Secular Jews who may make Jewish foods and sing Jewish songs, but rarely attend synagogue services and do not perform the daily acts required of Torah Jews. In Liberal Judaism there is a question as to how much Hebrew and how much Vernacular should be used in a Synagogue Service. Conservative Jews, on the more conservative side typically prefer more Hebrew, whereas Reform Jews prefer more Vernacular. Liberal Jews are often well-acclimated to non-Jewish society and may have many non-Jewish friends and contacts.

Answer 4

Three types of Judaism are Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Orthodox is the strictest observation of Jewish law and services are done almost entirely in Hebrew and Aramaic and men and women are separated in the synagogue. Reform would be the most liberal interpretation of the Jewish law and services are conducted in the language of the country where conducted. Reform synagogues in this country have women rabbis as well as men, but Orthodox congregations have only male rabbis. Conservative congregations are almost identical to Orthodox Judaism, however, men and women sit together in synagogue and some aspects of halacha (Jewish law) are interpreted in a more modern way. For example, Conservative Judaism allows driving to synagogue on Shabbat..

Answer 5

All Jews have the same Torah.1) Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.
2 and 3) Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:

Types of Jews

Modern challenges for observant Jews

Answer 6

There are not 3 main branches of Judaism.

• In North America, there are 4: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist.
• In the UK there are 4: Orthodox, Masorti, Reform, and Liberal.
• In Ireland there are 2: Orthodox and Progressive.
• In Israel there are 2. 1 official: Orthodox, and 1 unofficial: Reform

Answer 7

All Jews have the same Torah.Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also the Related Links.

Link: Types of Jews

Link: What is life like for religious Jews

Link: Modern challenges for observant Jews

Answer 8

Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform

Answer 9

Orthodox

Conservative

Reform

Answer 10

ashkenazi, sephardi and mizrachi