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Judaism

Judaism

Jewish news, culture, experience. All are welcome.

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Posted byFUCKGRINGOSin/judaism-May 22, 2016 at 4:20 AMΔ

What’s the difference between orthodox & conservative Judaism?

‘Orthodox’ sounds conservative to me…

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  • fluffywhitethingMay 22, 2016 at 9:15 AMΔ

    Orthodox is the most conservative branch of Judaism. And even that has layers. In Orthodox, one follows all of the followable commandments (some of them aren't doable today). There's no driving on Shabbat, since driving requires a person to start a fire, which is creating something. Kosher laws are incredibly strict.

    Conservative also has layers. Ranging from indistinguishable from Orthodox to the average person to almost reform. Some Conservatives will drive on Shabbat, others wont. Kosher laws are given more wiggle room. Where Orthodox consider gelatin made from an animal unkosher, Conservatives consider it fine. Cheeses don't need to be certified Kosher.

    • Emmanuel_neverforgetMay 30, 2016 at 8:28 AMΔ

      Oh I didn't know conservative's ruled gelatin kosher!

      From my experience most conservatives are pretty loose with the Commandments. I'm not saying that as a denigration, just an observation.

      • fluffywhitethingMay 30, 2016 at 10:18 AM

        When I've worked at Conservative synagogues, I noticed a pretty wide margin. Some of it generational.

Judaism

Judaism

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