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The Reconstructionist movement began admitting openly gay students to their seminary in 1984. The Reform movement followed in the late 1980s, and issued a ruling in 1990 declaring full equality for gays and lesbians in the Reform movement. The Conservative movement began accepting gay and lesbian students in their seminary in 2006, and the Jewish Renewal movement ordained two lesbians rabbis in the same year. The Reconstructionist movement officially endorsed same-sex marriage in 1992, the Reform movement in 1996, and the Conservative movement in 2012.
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Do Ultra Orthodox Israeli leaders accept converts to Reform Judaism?
No Orthodox groups recognise Reform conversions.
Is homosexuality permitted in Jewish scripture?
No. See Leviticus Chapters 18 & 20. However, most of the Liberal branches of Judaism accept homosexuality, in contravention to the Biblical word.
How do Jews feel about Homosexuality?
The overwhelming majority of Jews accept homosexuality and support same-sex marriage. In fact, all branches of Judaism, except the Orthodox minority, recognize same-sex marriage.
When was Union for Reform Judaism created?
Union for Reform Judaism was created in 1873.
What did reform Judaism describe as central to Judaism?
Reform Judaism prizes Jewish Identity over Jewish ritual.
Did jesus teach reform judaism?
No. Reform Judaism started in Germany, in the 19th Century.
Ultra-Orthodox Israeli leaders accept converts to Reform Judaism?
No. The halakha (Torah-law) stipulates that the convert needs to accept upon himself/herself to keep all of the mitzvos (Torah-commands). Reform conversions do not usually include this condition.
When was Society for Classical Reform Judaism created?
Society for Classical Reform Judaism was created in 2008.
Does Reform Judaism ordain women?
Yes. Reform Judaism has allowed for female Rabbis for over 50 years.
When was Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism created?
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism was created in 1961.
Is it easier to be a Reform Jew than Orthodox in the UK?
Reform Judaism is the most lenient branch of Judaism, no matter where you live.
Do all religions say being gay is wrong?
No. There are many religions that fully accept gay people, including: Christianity, Metropolitan Community Church Christianity, United Church of Christ Islam, Liberal/Progressive Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Humanistic Judaism, Liberal/Progressive Judaism, Reconstructionist Judaism, Renewal Judaism, Reform Pagans Unititarian Universalism
