What is Variant?
Two or more people or things the have sight differences in opinions. The three major Variants or streams in Judaism are conservative, orthodox and reform (Liberal or Progressive)
Orthodox:Very strict, Maintain traditional forms and Hebrew language, men and women sit separately in the synagogue, Follow Kosher
Conservative: Moderate, Men and women sit together, Believe that laws can be changed
Progressive: Relatively new (19th century) Allowed to marry other religions, Torah can be adapted
Relaxed Practice and fits in society - Progressive
Individual praying and occasional conversation in service - Progressive
Traditional beliefs but addressing contemporary needs - Conservative
Men and women sit separate in the synagogue - Orthodox
Men and women sit together and participate fully in service - Conservative/ Progressive
women don't practice all rituals Orthodox
English used for part of the service Progressive
Strict dress and dietary law Orthodox
All ways worship in hebrew Orthodox
women can lead services and beocme rabbis Progressive
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