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What is the difference between an reform Jew and an orthodox Jew?
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∙ 12y ago
Orthodox Jews observe a greater portion of the Torah's laws and traditions; they seek to preserve as much Jewish heritage as possible.
Reform Jews tend to rely on traditional laws less and allow more modern influences.
Conservative Jews try to strike a balance between tradition and modernity.
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Orthodox Jews are more traditional and believe in the ancient Torah.
Reform Jews are more secular and change the words of the Torah to fit their secular lifestyles.
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Orthodox Judaism adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics in the Torah and the Talmudic texts ("Oral Torah"). Orthodox Judaism consists of two different streams, the Modern Orthodox and the Ultra Orthodox, among whom are a wide spectrum of beliefs.
Reform Judaism maintains that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernized and/or made compatible, including participation in the cultures around them, with many branches interpreting the Torah as a set of general guidelines rather than as a list of commands whose literal observance is required of all Jews.
It's interesting to note that the Modern Orthodox also seek a certain degree of synthesis between Jewish values and law and the modern secular world.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 7y agoAll 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:
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∙ 12y agoorthodox Jews keep (pretty much) all the laws of the Torah that they ar able to do, reform Jews usually only keep very few laws.
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∙ 12y agoOrthodox Jews are religious and keep all the commandments that their forefathers did. Reform adjusted the commandments to fit the modern era.
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∙ 12y agoReform Jews
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Is it harder to be a reform jew or a normal jew?
The term "normal Jew" has no actual meaning.If the question intends to ask about the differences between Reform Jews and Orthodox Jews, there are certainly more requirements and difficulties inherent in being an Orthodox Jew.
Can Orthodox Jews marry Jews from different branches?
Yes. My maternal grandmother was Orthodox and married a Reform Jew and she switched to Reform Judaism.
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.
What is the same between an orthodox Jew and a reform Jew?
Both believe in God, both believe in all the same Biblical things, just have different views on practical religion, ie, Shabbat and keeping Kosher.
Does a reform Jew need to prove Orthodox ancestry to be accepted as Orthodox?
No. Any Jew may become Orthodox, by dint of observing the Torah. It would be a good idea to have the counsel of other Orthodox Jews or a Rabbi; and to join a congregation. The above applies also to any former non-Jew who has converted to Judaism according to Jewish law.
What does Passover mean to reformed Jews?
There is no such thing as a "reformed" Jew. It is called "reform Jew". Reform Jews celebrate passover as a commoration of the exodus of the ancestors of the Jews from Egypt and into freedom, which is the same meaning passover has to Conservative and Orthodox Jews.
How to convert from Orthodox Judaism to Reform Judaism?
Technically, there is no conversion required for the vast majority of Orthodox Jews who might want to be accepted into a Reform congregation. If an Orthodox Jew shows up in a Reform congregation and takes part in a service, they will be counted as fully Jewish without question. The great difficulties come when Reform Jews get interested in Orthodox Judaism, because Reform accepts as Jews people who are not considered as Jews by the Orthodox -- The Orthodox to not recognize the legitimacy of Reform conversions nor do they recognize as Jews those who claim Jewish status through patrilineal descent.(OK, there is one difficult class where Reform Jews might ask for conversion. The child of a Jewish mother and a non-Jewish father who grew up in a non-religious household would be welcome as a Jew in an Orthodox congregation but might face questions in a Reform congregation because, technically, the Reform acceptance of patrilineal descent is contingent on having a religious upbringing.)
If your mother was Christian and your father was Jewish what religion are you?
From the Jewish perspective, you are not a Jew. However, if you are raised as a Jew, the reform movement would consider you a Jew. Conservative and orthodox groups would require you to undergo conversion.
What is the difference between an orthodox and a hasidic Jew?
"Progressive" implies change. Orthodox Jews are those who believe in God and the Torah, and keep the commands of the Torah (Sabbath, Kashruth, etc.).
What do Orthodox Jews believe about Shabbat?
The answer completely depends on the Reform Jew you are talking about. Orthodox Jews follow all of the laws (no driving, cooking, etc) and some Reform Jews do the exact same thing.
How do you dress like a Jew?
Nobody can "Dress like a jew" we are very diverse, from reform to orthodox, if you are orthodox you have to go by a certain t of a dress code, but other than that, we dress like normal people, and not all have a big nose! -___- can't stress that enough
What can reform Jew eat?
A Reform Jew can eat whatever they wish to eat.
