Reform Judaism

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

(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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Noun	1.	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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The leadership team at the Union for Reform Judaism is often referred to as the `Worcester Mafia' because of its connections to Temple Emanuel," said David Coyne, the synagogue's president, with a chuckle.

New rabbi is installed at Temple Emanuel; Congregation looking ... by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)

Men interrupted the women's singing shouting "a woman's voice is lewd," Anat Hoffman, an activist for Reform Judaism in Israel, told Haaretz.

US female rabbis anger Jews at Wailing Wall by Al Arabiya (Saudi Arabia)

Joining Americans United on the brief are the Anti-Defamation League, the Hindu American Foundation, The Interfaith Alliance, the Union for Reform Judaism and Dr.

Cross is not secular symbol, AU tells appeals court by Church & State

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