ORTHODOX AND REFORM JUDAISM

Question 1

what are orthodox Jews?

Answer 1

Observant Jews who follow the Torah exactly

Question 2

What are reform Jews?

Answer 2

Liberal Jews who interpret the Torah for modern society

Question 3

what are 5 things Orthodox Jews believe?

Answer 3

1) The Torah is Gods words and should not be changed or interpreted in any other way
2) Women cannot become Rabbis
3) The sabbath day is strictly for rest
4) Men and Women cannot sit together at the synagogue
5) Food rules called kosher should always ne kept

Question 4

what are 5 things reform jews believe?

Answer 4

1) Jewish faith should change with the times
2) a mix of Hebrew an English is used for prayer
3) women can become Rabbis
4) the torah can be adapted for modern life
5) Food rules aren’t as important as prayer and community