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Reform Judaism is a progressive sect of Judaism that believes it is important for Judaism to change with the times and reform to new surroundings.

Conservative Judaism accepts all laws of the Torah as binding, but accepts more modern and timely appropriate ways of following them.

Learning Hebrew well enough to use a Hebrew English dictionary or read ancient Jewish prayers may seem challenging for a non-speaker, but the process has its rewards.

How can one find online information about religious services in Jewish communities prior to major events as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succoth and Passover?

Judaism isn't a schism between three distinct groups, Orthodox, Conservative and Reform, but a melding of experiences, beliefs and histories, much like the Torah itself.

Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood.

Tests and games often conflict with Jewish holidays. Ideally. parents can give dates to teachers, coaches in the spring, before they complete fall schedules.

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Jews are commanded to pray and to participate in Judaism, but above all, to honor, respect and when necessary, defend the safety of a human life.

The name Torah is often used to describe the Jewish Bible, although the Torah is actually only one part of Judaism's ancient written scriptures.

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