Reform Judaism
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- noun
- /rɪˈfɔrm ˈdʒuːdəɪzəm/
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judaísmo reformista
- I've been reading up a little on Mendelssohn as a result of your post and understand he is considered the father of Reform Judaism, although he was Orthodox his whole life.
Examples
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Many congregations that follow Reform Judaism focus on social justice and inclusivity.
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In Reform Judaism, members are encouraged to question traditions and adapt practices to modern values.
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I fall within the broad bounds of Reform Judaism.
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The ADL's sentiment appears to be shared by the Union for Reform Judaism.
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Under our influence, Reform Judaism would become the most popular celebrity religion, and Scientology would die out forever.
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(For context, I'm now in the very slow process of converting to Reform Judaism, on hold at this moment due to some moves between states).
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The combined power of the organized Jewish religious establishment, including Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, is greatly more influential in American and global politics than the relatively small number of mostly secular Jewish dissidents.
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I am surprised that a few major books haven't already been published which delve into the question of why and how Reform Judaism lost its bearings and is now orbiting the culture and political agenda not only of Zionism, but of Likud Zionism.
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The principles of Reform Judaism emphasize the importance of ethical behavior over strict adherence to ritual laws.
How Traditional
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from the parts: 'reform' (to change/improve) combined with 'Judaism' yields a version of Judaism that has been reformed or modernized. This compositional pattern ('Reform X' as a liberal/modern branch) is transparent and common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will likely infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Reform Judaism comes from the word 'reform', which means 'to change' or 'update' old rules. It began when some Jewish people wanted to keep their faith but make practices fit modern life, so the name shows it is a form of Judaism that is more flexible and modern.