These branches were responses to modern culture that posed a challenge to traditional Jewish observance and faith. The four main branches are: Orthodox Judaism, Reform judaism, Conservative Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism. Each branch represent a wide range of beliefs and practices. In “Judaism”, Majid states, “ A kind of Orthodox Judaism known as Modern Orthodoxy attempts to combine the traditional way of life with participation in the general culture. Hasidic Orthodox Jews, in contrast, wear traditional eastern Europe Jewish clothing and stress the joy of worshipping God. On the other hand, Reform judaism stress the authority of each Jew and Jewish community in deciding which traditional practices to continue or discard. Conservative Judaism maintain the authority of the bible and the Talmud, but they believe jewish practices may change to fit the times. Reconstructionist Judaism openly rejects the teaching that God chose the Jewish people exclusively”(4). These branches have believe in very different customs. These branches are still here till
These branches were responses to modern culture that posed a challenge to traditional Jewish observance and faith. The four main branches are: Orthodox Judaism, Reform judaism, Conservative Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism. Each branch represent a wide range of beliefs and practices. In “Judaism”, Majid states, “ A kind of Orthodox Judaism known as Modern Orthodoxy attempts to combine the traditional way of life with participation in the general culture. Hasidic Orthodox Jews, in contrast, wear traditional eastern Europe Jewish clothing and stress the joy of worshipping God. On the other hand, Reform judaism stress the authority of each Jew and Jewish community in deciding which traditional practices to continue or discard. Conservative Judaism maintain the authority of the bible and the Talmud, but they believe jewish practices may change to fit the times. Reconstructionist Judaism openly rejects the teaching that God chose the Jewish people exclusively”(4). These branches have believe in very different customs. These branches are still here till