Divisions of Judaism

Poll

1) The Torah is the absolute word of God, which means it is literally true, and must be obeyed as law.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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2) Liturgy (service at the synagogue) is primarily spoken in the local language, as opposed to Hebrew.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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3) Dietary laws (kosher) are strictly observed.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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4) Torah means teaching rather than law, and is open to interpretation.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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5) Dietary laws (kosher) are observed. 

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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6) Beliefs and practices are more liberal.  Believe Jewish life must change with the times.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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7) Believe that the law continues to evolve, but it must be followed.  Each generation must reinterpret it to preserve its relevance. 

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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8) Scripture is not literally true; some stories are considered legendary and/or symbolic.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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9) Traditional roles exist for men and women; sexes are separated during worship services.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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10) It is important to strictly observe the rules regarding the Sabbath.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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11) The authority of the rabbi as a teacher and leader are absolute - what they say goes.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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12) Believe practices and rules must change with the times. 

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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13) Women actively participate in services and may serve as rabbis.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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14) Only some communities allow women to serve as rabbis.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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15) Hasidic Jews, who are known to follow Jewish law word-for-word, are a part of this Jewish group?

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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16) Is the middle ground between ultra conservative Jews and liberal modern Jews.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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17) Liturgy is almost always in Hebrew, but may sometimes be partially done the local language.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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18) Jewish life should change very little, regardless of the changes in society.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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19) Open to some changes, but strict in regards to traditional practices.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform

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20) Women are not allowed to serve as rabbis.

• Orthodox

• Conservative

• Reform