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Conservative Judaism |
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Conservative JudaismForm of Judaism that mediates between Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism. Founded in 19th-century Germany as the Historical School, it arose among German-Jewish theologians who advocated change but found Reform positions extreme. They accepted the Reform emphasis on critical scholarship, but wished to maintain a stricter observance of Jewish law (e.g., dietary laws) and continued belief in the coming of the messiah. In 1886, rabbis of this centrist persuasion founded the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (New York), leading to the development of Conservative Judaism as a religious movement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Rules for keeping kosher are complicated, and Orthodox, Reform and Conservative Jews have differing views on how to follow the dietary commandments. According to The Forward, "As post-Zionist ideology gains speed, as Jewish communities around the world gain confidence in their legitimacy and as Reform and Conservative Jews grow disillusioned with their movements' status (in Israel), 'Diaspora' is being relegated to the realm of the politically incorrect. He said he many of his clients are Reform and Conservative Jews who now consider the Beit Din a religious obligation. |
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