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Reform Judaism is the most lenient branch of Judaism, no matter where you live.
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It does not mean anything specific. Reform Judaism is one branch of Liberal Judaism. So, ostensibly, non-Reform would mean any other branch of Liberal Judaism or it would refer to Orthodox Judaism. This is not a commonly-used term among Jews.
No. Reform Judaism is a specific Jewish movement. It is one of the progressive movements, but Humanist Judaism, Reconstructionist Judaism and the Jewish Renewal Movement each have a legitimate claim to being progressive, and even Conservative Judaism has a claim to the title. The distinction between progressive Judaism and liberal Judaism is more than a bit vague.
Union for Reform Judaism was created in 1873.
Reform Judaism prizes Jewish Identity over Jewish ritual.
No. Reform Judaism started in Germany, in the 19th Century.
Society for Classical Reform Judaism was created in 2008.
Yes. Reform Judaism has allowed for female Rabbis for over 50 years.
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism was created in 1961.
The most traditional branch of Judaism is referred to as Orthodox Judaism.
Reform Judaism officially recognizes same-sex marriage as valid and many Reform rabbis will perform same sex weddings.