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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Reform Judaismnoun

    the most liberal Jews; Jews who do not follow the Talmud strictly but try to adapt all of the historical forms of Judaism to the modern world

  2. Reform Judaismnoun

    beliefs and practices of Reform Jews

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  1. Reform Judaismnoun

    A form of Judaism less strict than most others, with services often conducted with less Hebrew.

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  1. reform judaism

    Reform Judaism, also known as Liberal or Progressive Judaism, is a major branch of Judaism that emphasizes the evolving nature of the faith, the superiority of its ethical aspects over the ceremonial ones, and the belief in a continuous revelation, closely intertwined with human reason and intellect. It originated in the 19th century in Germany as a response to Enlightenment and the desire for modernization and assimilation within the Jewish community. It differs from other branches of Judaism in its approach towards Jewish traditions, rituals, and laws, often promoting more flexibility and inclusivity.

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  1. Reform Judaism

    Reform Judaism is a phrase that refers to various beliefs, practices and organizations associated with the Reform Jewish movement in North America, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. In general, Reform Judaism maintains that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernized and compatible with participation in the surrounding culture. This means many branches of Reform Judaism hold that Jewish law should undergo a process of critical evaluation and renewal. Traditional Jewish law is therefore often interpreted as a set of general guidelines rather than as a list of restrictions whose literal observance is required of all Jews. Similar movements that are also occasionally called "Reform" include the Israeli Progressive Movement and its worldwide counterpart.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reform judaism in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reform judaism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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