Hasidism
Hasidism came about in eighteenth century Europe. It draws from some of the mystical teachings of the Kabbalist tradition, seeing that Gos is immanent and is know with the heart. Hasidism emphasizes personal relationship with God and the community rather than the study of the Torah and strict observation of the commandments.
At the center of each Hasidic community is the zaddik, a man believed to have an especially close relationship with God.
Hasidism came about in eighteenth century Europe. It draws from some of the mystical teachings of the Kabbalist tradition, seeing that Gos is immanent and is know with the heart. Hasidism emphasizes personal relationship with God and the community rather than the study of the Torah and strict observation of the commandments.
At the center of each Hasidic community is the zaddik, a man believed to have an especially close relationship with God.
Zionism
Originally, Zionism referred to a movement that arose in the late nineteenth century that was committed to re-establishing a Jewish homeland. Now that the modern state of Israel exists Zionism refers to the generally support of Israel.
Originally, Zionism referred to a movement that arose in the late nineteenth century that was committed to re-establishing a Jewish homeland. Now that the modern state of Israel exists Zionism refers to the generally support of Israel.
The Holocaust
The Holocaust refers to the persecution of the Jews by the German Nazis during WWII. The Jews were put in Concentration camps, where they were gassed, starved and killed. The Holocaust resulted in the mass murder of six million Jews.
The Holocaust refers to the persecution of the Jews by the German Nazis during WWII. The Jews were put in Concentration camps, where they were gassed, starved and killed. The Holocaust resulted in the mass murder of six million Jews.
Modern Institutional Divisons
Challenges in the modern period of Judaism have led to divisions within traditional Judaism. The three most prominent forms, in North America being Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative.
Challenges in the modern period of Judaism have led to divisions within traditional Judaism. The three most prominent forms, in North America being Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative.
Reform Jews see that being a Jew and being involved in modern society are compatible. As society changes, Judaism must adapt to it. The worship liturgy is spoken in English and the rabbi functions more like a Christian preacher.
Orthodox Judaism maintains that the Torah is the standard of Truth, and that society must conform to it. They believe Jewish life should change very little because the Torah is unchanging. Compared to Reform, Orthodox Judaism is very traditional.
Orthodox Judaism maintains that the Torah is the standard of Truth, and that society must conform to it. They believe Jewish life should change very little because the Torah is unchanging. Compared to Reform, Orthodox Judaism is very traditional.
Conservative Judaism is in the middle of Reform and Orthodox Judaism. It is somewhat open to change and to modern ways, Conservative Judaism is strict regarding observance of traditional Jewish practices.
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