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The Reform Jews are not, strictly speaking, entirely Jewish anymore, whereas the Orthodox Jews are traditional and believe in the sanctity of the prayers and building.
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Why is orthodox stricter than reform?
The Reform Jews are not, strictly speaking, entirely Jewish anymore, whereas the Orthodox Jews are traditional and believe in the sanctity of the prayers and building.
How do you recognise a synagogue?
You can tell a Orthodox Synagogue is an Orthodox Synagogue because a Orthodox Synagogue has the seats for men on the floor at the sides and the back, and the womans seats on a balcony up top, and the reading desk and the bimah are in the centre. Other than a Liberal/Reform Synagogue because a Liberal/Reform Synagogue has the men and the women sit together, and the reading desk at the side in-front of the seats for the men and women.
Isn't Chabad Lubavitch stricter than Modern Orthodox Judaism?
yes, Chabad-Lubavitch is considered Ultra-Orthodox as are all Chassidim the use of the term orthodox and Ultra-orthodox in Judaism is fairly recent used by Reform to differentiate them.
What was the middle way between Orthodox and Reform Judaism?
In between the Orthodox and Reform Jewish communities is the Conservative movement, although, the Conservative movement is closer to Orthodox than Reform.
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 major division for judaism?
The main movements within Judaism are: Orthodox (very religious), Conservative (traditional, but less rigid than Orthodox) and Reform (the most liberal of the three). All Jews share the same core beliefs, though, whichever movement they belong to. And any Jew can walk into any Synagogue in the world, and feel at home and understand what is going on.
What third major Jewish religious movement is less traditional than either orthodox or conservative?
Reform.
What were the stricter puritans called?
The stricter Puritans were known as the Separatists. They believed in completely separating from the Church of England rather than trying to reform it from within. The Separatists eventually established their own congregations and some later became known as the Pilgrims.
What is the major difference in worship between orthodox and reform Jews?
Reform synagogues often have a service on Friday evenings, but not one on Saturday morning. Some may do both, but the ones I've been in have only had the Friday service. Orthodox synagogues will always have a substantial Saturday morning service, usually 3 hours long, with some worshipers staying this whole time, and others coming in later or leaving at various times. The Orthodox service is primarily in Hebrew. The Reform service may have some Hebrew but will be mostly in the vernacular (local language). The Reform prayer book usually has a line of Hebrew, with the English translation directly under it, while Orthodox prayer books (siddurim) have a page of Hebrew, and the facing page in English. The sexes are divided in an Orthodox synagogue. In some, there will be a mechitza (dividing wall) equally down the middle, with men on one side and women on the other. In others, the women may be behind the men, usually on a level above them so that they can see the service below. Dress is more formal in an Orthodox synagogue. The women will be expected to dress modestly, wearing skirts or dresses that are long and not too revealing. Married women usually cover their head, and men also wear yarmulkes (Hebrew: kippah) on their heads. The men also wear tallit (prayer shawls). In a reform synagogue, there will be varying degrees of formality, but in general, the attendants do not feel the need to dress as modestly and observe all the mitzvot regarding religious attire. Friday evening reform services usually take place at the same time each week, rather than varying according to the time of sunset. Candles are lit at the beginning of the service, without regard to whether the Sabbath has actually begun yet or not. This would not be done in an Orthodox synagogue because candles are not allowed to be lit once the Sabbath has already begun. So the Friday night Sabbath service in an orthodox synagogue will be held at varying times according to the time of sunset. Women typically bring in the Sabbath at the home, while men are more likely to attend the Friday service. At a Reform synagogue, men and women equally attend the Friday service. However, as many women as men tend to participate in the Sabbath morning service in Orthodox synagogues.
What is a conservative synagogue?
In the United States, the Conservative movement is a Jewish movement that holds to a more traditional liturgy than the Reform movement while taking a liberal stand on many issues. Generally, the Reform movement has taken liberal stands on issues like ordaining women or gay marriage long before the Conservative movement. The conservative movement has taken its time searching for justifications for these positions before moving. To an outsider, except for the separation of men and women in an Orthodox synagogue, the Orthodox and Conservative liturgies are almost indistinguishable. There are small changes in the Hebrew text and, in bilingual prayerbooks, more use of gender-inclusive language in the English translations used in Conservative prayerbooks.
Is it important for A Jewish community to have a synagogue?
There is no requirement for Jewish prayer to take place in the synagogue. The issue is the difference between group and individual prayer. Group prayer requires a minimum of 10 people (amongst Orthodox and some Conservative communities it must be 10 men) and can take place pretty much anywhere.
How often do Jews in Israel go to the synagogue?
It depends on how religious the particular Israeli Jew is. Most Israeli Jews are Secular Jews and therefore rarely go to synagogue more than a few times a year if that. However, a quarter of Israeli Jews are Orthodox and go to synagogue every morning and often throughout the day.
