Different kinds of jewish people

Different kinds of jewish people

the main types of jews are :
conservative, orthodox and reform.

Orthodox	Are very strict, have many rules. Women and men are separated in synagogues for prayers and rituals. No driving on Saturdays. Do not accept the changes of reformed Jews. women do not particpate in rituals
Conservative	Believe Jewish laws can be changed. Women and men are separate In synagogue. traditional beliefs but fit contempory needs.
Reform ( progressive)	Allow to marry other religions. Don’t believe that the torah was written by god and given on tablets of stone. Allows people to live contemporary life in a modern society. english is used for part of the service. women canlead sevices and become rabbis

Orthodox Prayer

"Blessed are You the God of our forefathers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, the great mighty God who bestows beneficial kindness and creates all, who recalls the kindness of the patriarchs and brings a redeemer to their children’s children, for his Name’s sake, with love.  O King, Helper, Saviour and Shield, Blessed are You - the Shield of Abraham."

Conservative Prayer

"Praised are you, Lord our God and God of our Ancestors, God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob, great, mighty, awesome, exalted God who bestows loving kindness, Creator of all. You remember the pious deeds of our ancestors and will send a redeemer to their children's children because of Your loving nature."

NB: In some Conservative congregations, the matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel) are added as in the Progressive Prayer.

Progressive Prayer

"Blessed are You the God of our forefathers and mothers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, God of Sarah, God of Rebecca, God of Leah and God of Rachel, the great mighty God who bestows beneficial kindness and creates all, who recalls the kindness of the patriarchs and matriarchs and brings a redeemer to their children’s children, for God’s Name’s sake, with love.  O Ruler, Helper, Saviour and Shield, Blessed are You - the Shield of Abraham and the helper of Sarah."