What is a Variant?
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)
Variants | |
U Strict, many rules U No driving on Saturdays U Women and men separated in Synagogue for prayer and rituals U Don’t accept the changes of reformed Jews U Orthodox Judaism is distinguished by its maintenance of the traditional forms of worship in the Hebrew language U Women do not participate in some of the rituals U Men and women sit together and participate fully in service, prayers and rituals U Strict dress and dietary law U Always worship in Hebrew | |
U Believe Jewish laws can be changed U Women and men separated in Synagogue U Traditional beliefs but addressing contemporary needs. U Men and women sit together and participate fully in service, prayers and rituals | |
Progressive | U Allows people to live a contemporary life in Modern society U Allowed to marry other religions U Don’t believe the Torah was written by God and given on tablets of stone U Relaxed practice and fits in society U Individual praying and occasional conversation in service. U English used for part of service U Women can lead services and can become a rabbis |
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