Differences Between Orthodox And Reform Jews

Question 1

Situation

Answer 1

Some situations such as avoiding adultery and the importance of saving a life are important for all practising JEws but for other situations there will be different considerations.
For example whether women should be rabbis

Question 2

Teachings

Answer 2

The central teachings referred to by Jews is the Torah
The written Torah is the first 5 Books of Moses: Genesis, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
Believed to be given by God Jews will consult the Torah as a source of authority.
One of the main differences is that Orthodox will observe the teachings of the written and oral Torah. Reform Hews will consider them in the light os contemporary society.

Question 3

Authority

Answer 3

There are many sources of authority which Jews may consult such as The Talmud and Mishnah, the teachings of rabbis like Hillel and Maimonides if the rabbi from a local synagogue.

Question 4

interpretation

Answer 4

Many Orthodox Jews will observe the Torah literally with little or no interpretation. Many reform Jews believe the teachings from the Torah and other sources of authority should be considered in contemporary society and not always taken Literally.

Question 5

Reason

Answer 5

As Jews believe that God gave them free will so they believe it is up to them if they follow a right inclination (Yetzer ha tov) or a bad one (Yetzer ha ray). Studying the Torah is believed to help to make a right decision.