Branches of Judaism:
Judaism is very much like Christianity that it has a lot of different groups that believe different beliefs.
What Are the Different Branches of Judaism?
The various branches of Judaism are sometimes called denominations and they include
Orthodox Judaism:
In total, Orthodox Judaism is the largest Jewish religious group, estimated to have over 2 million practicing adherents and at least an equal number of nominal members or self-identifying supporters.
Conservative Judaism:
Conservative Jews regard the Torah as both divine and human, but having divine authority. They believe the Torah was revealed by God but is a human record of the encounter between humanity and God, and the Jewish people's interpretation of God's will.
Reform Judaism:
About 1.5 million Jews in 900 synagogues are members of the Union for Reform Judaism. According to 1990 survey, 42 percent of American
Reconstructionist Judaism:
Reconstructionist Judaism is an American Jewish denomination founded in the last century that seeks to unite Jewish history, tradition, culture and belief with modern scientific knowledge and the way people live today.
Humanistic Judaism:
Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centred philosophy that combines rational thinking with a deep connection to the Jewish people and its culture.
In addition to these official branches, there are of individual forms of Judaism (e.g. a person's individual practice) that are not affiliated with an overarching Jewish movement.
The various branches of Judaism are sometimes called denominations and they include
Orthodox Judaism:
In total, Orthodox Judaism is the largest Jewish religious group, estimated to have over 2 million practicing adherents and at least an equal number of nominal members or self-identifying supporters.
Conservative Judaism:
Conservative Jews regard the Torah as both divine and human, but having divine authority. They believe the Torah was revealed by God but is a human record of the encounter between humanity and God, and the Jewish people's interpretation of God's will.
Reform Judaism:
About 1.5 million Jews in 900 synagogues are members of the Union for Reform Judaism. According to 1990 survey, 42 percent of American
Reconstructionist Judaism:
Reconstructionist Judaism is an American Jewish denomination founded in the last century that seeks to unite Jewish history, tradition, culture and belief with modern scientific knowledge and the way people live today.
Humanistic Judaism:
Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centred philosophy that combines rational thinking with a deep connection to the Jewish people and its culture.
In addition to these official branches, there are of individual forms of Judaism (e.g. a person's individual practice) that are not affiliated with an overarching Jewish movement.
