denominations Flashcards
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orthodox viewpoint
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major movement believing that jewish law is unchangeable/comes from god
2
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conservative movement
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accepts binding nature of Jewish law/believes it can change with the times
3
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reform/liberal/progressive movements
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individuals can choose which traditions to follow eg. mother of father make ‘jewish’ child
redaction criticism of bible
4
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traditional movements
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some do not acknowledge the validity of conversions by the more liberal movements. requires circumcision and immersion in a mikvah
5
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Rabbi Kook
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‘that which unites us is far greater than that which divides us’
6
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reform judaism
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response to the jewish enlightenment/secularist approach: emphasises ethical over ceremonial aspects
