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Types of Judaism Hasidic Judaism Hasid means “pious one”. stress personal experience in worship Began in Eastern Europe in 18th century. Orthodox Judaism Conservative Judaism Reform Judaism Literal interpretation of the Torah Accepts Jewish law and teachings as binding Subscribes to the divine authority of Torah but accepts biblical scholarship The emphasis in Reform Judaism is on ethics: how a Jew should behave. Strict observances of dietary laws and kosher Traditional dress just at services The Torah is not considered as divinely revealed. Hasidic Jews follow all Hebrew Prayers Orthodox laws. Men wear skull caps, prayer shawl. Each Hasidic group is centered on the teachings of a particular Men and women must Rebbe, or spiritual worship separately. master. A Rebbe is a spiritual master who councils the people in the community. Read the Bible as the literal word of God ( the world was actually created in seven days) Recognized by their distinctive style of dress. The men often wear full beards, hats, and dark clothes. The women dress modestly. Use more Hebrew than the vernacular No separation of men and women. Accepts most Jewish law and teaching as binding Conservative Judaism believes that Jewish law should be continually examined to meet the needs of every new generation. Remove traditional garb Eliminate repetition of prayers Introduced musical instruments into their services Limited use of Hebrew No strict observances of dietary laws Reform Judaism encourages women and men to conform to the same standards of ethical practice, ritual behavior, and study. In fact, the Reform movement pioneered the ordination of women as rabbis. Reconstructionist Jews- youngest but fastest growing of the American- centered Jewish movements. Its aim is to reconstruct Judaism by making Jewish traditions more meaningful in today’s world—blending tradition with change. Adapting to changing environment in the past. Tradition has a vote but not mandatory promoting the view that Judaism is a work in progress rather then a finished product.