The are Different Branches of Judaism

Question 1

What do Orthodox Jews believe about the Torah and Talmud?

Answer 1

• They are of divine origin
• should be followed to the letter
• teachings shouldn’t change to fit their lifestyles

Question 2

What do Orthodox strictly observe?

Answer 2

The Shabbat (day of rest) and Kashrut (dietary laws)

Question 3

What do Progressive Jews believe about the Torah and Talmud?

Answer 3

They are people’s interpretation of God’s

word

Question 4

What do Progressive Jews see Judaism as and what does this mean?

Answer 4

It is a developing religion, so they apply the sacred tests to modern life in a more flexible way

Question 5

Progressive - What do they tend to follow?

Answer 5

The Mitzvot about morality

Question 6

Progressive - What do they believe about the ritual commandments?

Answer 6

They can be adapted or abandoned in response to changes in society

Question 7

What are Reform Jews?

Answer 7

A mix of new and old traditions - have a Shabbat service but at a different time to Ortho

Question 8

What is a key difference between Reform and Orthodox Jews?

Answer 8

Women and men are completely equal - sit next to each other in services and both gender rabbis

Question 9

What is Liberal Judaism?

Answer 9

Formed from Reform Judaism - similar but more radical. Has similar emphasis on treating everyone equally

Question 10

What does Liberal Judaism teach about the Mitzvot?

Answer 10

Observing any of the Mitzvot is a matter or carefully considered personal choice