Judaism_And_The_Three_Branches

Judaism And The Three Branches Running head: JUDAISM AND THE THREE BRANCHES Abstract When contemplating the concept of Judaism, or what is conceived as the Jewish religion, most non-Jews are unaware of the fact that there are three branches of Judaism. The three branches are Orthodox, Reformed and Conservative. (Domnitz, 11) This study will analyze, compare and distinguish the three branches. It will also dissect their origins, beliefs and ways of practicing their religions and discover what distinguishes them. What is Judaism' Judaism is a not just a religion but a way of culture for Jews. The two are blended together to create a religious way of life which is demonstrated through the food they eat, the way they speak (Hebrew or Yiddish), the way they pray and a deep belief in their religion. Being Jewish is not a race; there are Jews in many countries. They speak different languages and may be of any color. Anyone can become a Jew who believes in the Jewish religion, and obeys its laws and traditions according to the religious authorities (Fisher, 4). According to Jewish law, any person whose mother is Jewish is Jewish, whether or judaism, jews, jewish, reform, orthodox, believe, god, view, conservative, messiah, jew, torah, life, god, three, religious, law, way, one, must, ministries, branches, religion, people, moses, basic, synagogue, reformed, men, considered, century, called, belief, written, sinai