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Reform Judaism
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Reform Judaism
n.
The branch of Judaism introduced in the 19th century that seeks to reconcile historical Judaism with modern life and does not require strict observance of traditional religious law and ritual.

Reform Judaism
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a movement in Judaism originating in the 19th century, which does not require strict observance of the law, but adapts the historical forms of Judaism to the contemporary world Compare Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism
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Noun1.Reform Judaism - 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
Hebraism, Jewish religion, Judaism - Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Reform Jew - liberal Jew who tries to adapt all aspects of Judaism to modern circumstances
2.Reform Judaism - beliefs and practices of Reform Jews
Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud


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She and her husband were also active nationally in the Reform Jewish Movement often attending national conventions.
Byline: Daily News LANCASTER - Celebration of the holiday of Purim begins at Beth Knesset Bamidbar, the Reform Jewish congregation of the Antelope Valley, on March 11, with an ``adults only'' Purim Ball beginning at 7 p.
Byline: FROM HEART TO HEART By David Van Slyke For The Register-Guard I was raised Reform Jewish by interfaith parents.
 
 
 
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