denominations

Question 1

orthodox viewpoint

Answer 1

major movement believing that jewish law is unchangeable/comes from god

Question 2

conservative movement

Answer 2

accepts binding nature of Jewish law/believes it can change with the times

Question 3

reform/liberal/progressive movements

Answer 3

individuals can choose which traditions to follow eg. mother of father make ‘jewish’ child
redaction criticism of bible

Question 4

traditional movements

Answer 4

some do not acknowledge the validity of conversions by the more liberal movements. requires circumcision and immersion in a mikvah

Question 5

Rabbi Kook

Answer 5

‘that which unites us is far greater than that which divides us’

Question 6

reform judaism

Answer 6

response to the jewish enlightenment/secularist approach: emphasises ethical over ceremonial aspects