What is a variant?
Two or more people of things that have slight differences in opinions. The three major variants or streams in Judaism are Conservative, Orthodox and Reform (Liberal or Progressive)
Orthodox: Very strict, men and women sit seperately in the synagogue, maintain traditional forms and Hebrew language, Kosher, no changes
Conservative: Modern, men and women can sit together, believe that laws can be changed
Progressive: Relatively new, allowed to marry other religions, Torah can be apapted (new meanings)
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 seperately in the synagogue - Orthodox
Men and women sit together and participate fully in service, prayers and rituals - Conservative/progressive
Women do not practice in all rituals - Orthodox
English used for part of service - Progressive
Strict dress and dietary law - Orthodox
They always worship in Hebrew - Orthodox
Women can lead services and can become Rabbis - Progessive
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