Sunday, August 14, 2011

Jewish Variants

What is a Varient?

Two or more people or things that have slight differences in opinions. The three major variants or streams in Judaism are Conservative, Orthodox and Reform (Liberal or Progressive)
Orthodox
Conservative
Progressive
·         Men and women sit separately in Synagogue
·         Strict
·         Most traditional
·         Speak Hebrew
·         No marriage outside of religion
·         Men and women sit together
·         Moderate
·         Laws can be changed
·         Regard the Torah as evolving and adapting
·         Allowed to marry people in other religions
·         Relatively new 19th century

-          Relaxed practise and fits in society: Progressive
-          Individual praying and occasional conversation in service: Progressive
-          Traditional beliefs but addressing contemporary needs: Conservative
-          Men and women sit separately in the synagogue: Orthodox
-          Men and women sit together and participate fully in service, prayers and rituals: Conservative and Progressive
-          Women do not practise in all rituals: Orthodox
-          English used for part of service: Progressive
-          Strict dress and dietary law: Orthodox
-          They always worship in Hebrew: Orthodox
-          Women can lead services and become Rabbis: Progressive

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