Judaism – Groups and Institutions



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Questions for Reflection:

1) Describe the main contributing factor that lead to divisions in Judaism.

2) Differences in Jewish movements, in contrast to differences between Christian denominations, derive mainly from the interpretation of scriptures, rather then from theological differences. Explain above statement providing examples for each.

3) Describe Orthodox Judaism with regards to:

a) How they interpret the Torah

b) Religious practice

c) Food, dress and gender roles

4) Describe Hasidic Judaism with regards to:

a) What sect they belong to

b) Who started it

c) How live their faith

d) Reason why it was popular to commoners

5) What factors caused the Reform movement to emerge?

6) Describe Reform Judaism with regards to:

a) How they interpret the Torah

b) Gender roles, language used in services

7) What event caused the emergence of the Conservative movement?

8) Describe Conservative Judaism with regards to:

a) How they’re viewed in comparison to the other sect’s

b) Services in the synagogue

c) Gender roles.

9) Describe Reconstructionist Judaism with regards to:

a) Founded by who and when

b) Where they fall in comparison to other sect’s

c) How they view Judaism.

10) For women in the Orthodox rite, briefly describe:

a) Occupations, Dress

b) Reason for not worshipping with men

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