Differences Between Reform And Orthodox Judaism

Judaism is one of the oldest religions that stemmed from the small nation of Hebrews and continued to be an influential religion in the world. There are approximately 14 million Jewish people (2) in the world and they comprise of people of all skin colors and racial types. Judaism is one of the first cultures that follow monotheism (1) It compares God to be the one and only, invincible and a being that is the ultimate beginning of all life on earth. In addition, the Jewish people are split into three categories: reform, conservative and orthodox. Reform and Orthodoxy are differentiated by several factors, but both views follow Jewish teachings.

Reformed Judaism, or also known as Liberal or Progressive Judaism began in the 19th century …show more content…
While the two practices have different methodologies, they both extenuated the synagogue as a community center and pray to words in the Torah.
Services
“Both Reform and Orthodox Judaism observe the Jewish Sabbath on Saturday.” (7) This ritual begins on Friday, and Jews are refrained from working on Sabbath day. In addition, both members of Reform and Orthodox Judaism begin with prayers and a meal and schedule their services on Friday and Saturday.
Bar Mitzvah
In Judaism, both Reform and Orthodox Jews experience bar mitzvah at the age of 13. (7) This is a rite of passage to have the rights and responsibilities of an adult, and is to be initiated by prayer service as well as reading a passage from the Torah.
Passover
In both Orthodox and Reform Judaism, the celebration of Passover is an important holiday. “It is a holiday that marks the event recorded in the Old Testament lore when the Supreme Being Freed the Jews from a state of slavery in the land of the Pharonic Egypt.” (7) Thus, became an annual holiday to remind the Jews of the suffering and woes. They hold a dinner to celebrate called Sedar and do not eat bread for seven days.
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