Reform Judaism (also known as Liberal Judaism and Progressive Judaism) is one of four major streams of the Jewish religion in the United States. Today, it is America’s largest Jewish denomination. The movement began in Germany in the mid 19th century during the process of emancipation of European Jewry. To learn more about Reform Judaism’s history, as well as its beliefs, practices, and institutions, click on the links below.
Quote: “The universalist Mission of Israel teaches that our lives have meaning beyond the immediate present, beyond the aims and ambitions that we assign to ourselves. It reminds us that we must settle for nothing less than tikkun olam — repair of the world — in our continuous quest to bring justice, peace, freedom, and enlightenment to the world. The particularist side of the coin is that the Jewish people has a unique contribution to make in this effort.” — Rabbi Lawrence A. Englander on ReformJudaism.org
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