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How do orthadox and reform Jews celebrate shabbat differently?
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Yes. Orthodox Jews do "everything by the book". Reform Jews do anything they want.
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How do orthodox and reform Jews celebrate shabbat differently?
The Shabbat itself is the same. The only difference is how much of its laws and customs you're willing to observe.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.This means that the Shabbat is kept in full, period.Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree, meaning that many of them permit themselves to drive on Shabbat, to turn electric appliances on and off, and so on.See also:More about the ShabbatTypes of JewsWhat is life like for religious Jews
Is Shabbat important?
yes for ordodox and ultra-orthodox jews reform jews might adapt the rules of shabbat
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.
Why do some Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs take place on Saturday morning during Shabbat services while other take place after Shabbat services?
My Reform synagogue is that way. I think it may have something to do with privacy issues.
Do some Jewish people marry on Shabbat during Saturday morning services?
Any marriages on Shabbat are strictly prohibited by Orthodox and Conservative Jews, and by reason of custom, completely discouraged by Reform Jews. Most Jews that marry on Saturday are secular Jews, and therefore would not be married during a prayer service.
How is Rosh Hashanah different between the sects of Judaism?
Reform Jews outside Israel generally celebrate Rosh Hashanah for only one day, while all other Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah for two days. Reform Jews blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah even if it falls on Shabbat (the Sabbath), while others refrain from blowing the shofar on Shabbat.
How do orthodox and reform Jews celebrate shabbat differently?
The Shabbat itself is the same. The only difference is how much of its laws and customs you're willing to observe.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.This means that the Shabbat is kept in full, period.Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree, meaning that many of them permit themselves to drive on Shabbat, to turn electric appliances on and off, and so on.See also:More about the ShabbatTypes of JewsWhat is life like for religious Jews
Is Shabbat important?
yes for ordodox and ultra-orthodox jews reform jews might adapt the rules of shabbat
What can you tell me about reform Jewish shabbat?
In all honesty, most practicing Reform Jews do not observe anything beyond going to the synagogue on Friday nights and/or saturday mornings. They may also do a festive meal on Friday nights.But there are a significant number of Reform Jews who observe Shabbat with family time at home throughout the day. A small number are even shomer shabbas (strictly shabbat-observant).
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.
Why do some Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs take place on Saturday morning during Shabbat services while other take place after Shabbat services?
My Reform synagogue is that way. I think it may have something to do with privacy issues.
Does just one bar mitzvah take place in the synagogue per day or can several like a confirmation?
All synagogues are different. I belong to a Reform synagogue that can have 2 Bar Mitzvahs - 1 during Shabbat and 1 after Shabbat.
How do reformed Jews celebrate Passover?
Reform Jews have only 1 seder instead of 2.
Do reform Jews celebrate brit milah?
Yes. But it is considerably more lax compared to Conservative and Orthodox Judaism.
Do some Jewish people marry on Shabbat during Saturday morning services?
Any marriages on Shabbat are strictly prohibited by Orthodox and Conservative Jews, and by reason of custom, completely discouraged by Reform Jews. Most Jews that marry on Saturday are secular Jews, and therefore would not be married during a prayer service.
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.
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.
