Form of Orthodox Judaism.
The word Hasidism means “pious one” in Hebrew. Worldwide, over 1 million people identify as Hasidic Jews.
Mainly found in the northeast United States and Israel. They live with other Hasidic Jews in a community called a “court.”
Each court has a leader called a Rebbe, who is the final authority.
Men wear beards, sidelocks, black hats and long coats.
Speak Yiddish; Hebrew is too holy to be spoken.
Women dress modestly and cover their hair. Believe that commandments in the Torah should be observed.
Believe that the Messiah is yet to come, but he is not God.
Believe in being completely cut off from the secular world.
God is omnipresent.
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Observe the Sabbath.
Immerse in a mikvah for purification before major holidays.
Started in 1963 by a Reform rabbi. 10,000 followers who all live in North America. Do not abide by kosher.
High emphasis on community service.
Intermarriage is okay.
Genders are equal. Most Secular Jews are atheists, agnostics, or deists.
Don’t follow typical Jewish laws. Belief varies depending on the adherent. Most secular Jews focus on this life. Celebrate typical Jewish holidays.
Founded by Zecharia Frankel in Germany in the 1850s. Solomon Schechter brought it to America in the 1880s.
Basically founded as a compromise, combining elements of both Reform and Orthodox Judaism. Over 1.1 million adherents worldwide.
1 million of these Conservative Jews live in the United States. Driving not allowed on the Sabbath.
Intermarriages are not allowed.
Converts must be circumcised and baptized (called a mikveh immersion).
Women are completely equal to men and can be rabbis.
Kosher does not have to be followed. 7 Core Values:
1. Israel is their home.
2. Hebrew is very important to understanding Judaism.
3. Belief in Klal Yisrael, the unity of all Jews and the importance of each