Branches Of Judaism

The three main branches of judaism are Conservative Judaism, Orthodox Judaism and Reform Judaism. Conservative Jews believe that the Torah comes from god and the people. The main ideas are from god and the humans helped pass it on and made it useful. They go by halakhah (Jewish Law).  But they believe that they should be slightly changed to go along with things today. Orthodox Jews believe that the torah was given to Moses at Mount Sinai by God. They also go by halakhah but believe it should me modern. Reform Jews believe that the Torah was written by the jewish people. They do not accept halakhah. But they still go by similar morals and values.  Conservative Judaism and Reform Judaism are both practiced by about 1.5 million Jews in the United States.


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