What social structure does Judaism have?

Answer 1

There is no "formal" structure of Judaism. Judaism has no centralized leadership structure at all.

The various traditions: orthodox, conservative, reform, etc. will have their own unions but there is no body or person that governs them all, as you there are in the Catholic Church or in other religions.

As for the structure of Torah-laws, see the attached Related Link for a detailed picture.

Answer 2

The power of Judaism, a very wise rabbi once told me, is that Judaism discovered that instead of exercising the ethics of power, Judaism exercises the power of ethics.

In ancient times, there was the king, the Kohen Gadol, and the Sanhedrin (central Rabbinic court). Today, there is no "formal" centralized power-structure in Judaism. Each community is autonomous. There are Rabbinic unions but there is no body or person that governs them all.

Answer 3

There are different classes of people in Judaism.

Cohen - priests, Levites and regular Israelites.

Answer 4

Judaism does not have a social structure. There is no hierarchy among the Jewish people. All are treated and ranked equally.

Answer 5

Social class is not a Jewish concept. It's usually determined by other things, such as education, money, and prejudice.