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Orthodoxy Judaism is loosely affliated set of Jewish movements that are characterized by a strict adherence to traditional Jewish law codes, and to classical Jewish theology. Like all denominations of Judaism, Orthodoxy is not identical to the forms of Judaism that existed in the times of Moses, nor even identical to the Judaism which existed in the time of the Mishna and Talmud. The practices and worldview held by Orthodox Jews developed in the 18th and 19th century, in resistance to the emancipation and enlightenment movements. Orthodoy considers itself the only true heir to the Jewish tradition, and most of it considers all other Jewish movements to be unacceptable deviations from tradition. Orthodox Judaism is not a unified movement; rather it is composed of many different groups with intersecting beliefs, practices and theologies. In their broad patterns, the Orthodox movements are very similar in their observance and beliefs. However, they maintain significant social differences, and differences in understanding halakha due to their varying attitudes concerning (a) the role of women in Judaism, (b) relations with non-Orthodox Jews, (c) attitudes toward modern culture, and (d) how to relate to the modern State of Israel. The following web page gives information about and/or direct links to over a dozen distinct Orthodox rabbinical bodies and movements. http://www.shamash.org/lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/02-07.html |
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Orthodoxy Judaism is loosely affliated set of Jewish movements that are characterized by a strict adherence to traditional Jewish law codes, and to classical Jewish theology. Like all denominations of Judaism, Orthodoxy is not identical to the forms of Judaism that existed in the times of Moses, nor even identical to the Judaism which existed in the time of the Mishnah and Talmud. The practices and worldview held by Orthodox Jews developed in the 18th and 19th century, in resistance to the emancipation and enlightenment movements. Orthodoy considers itself the only true heir to the Jewish tradition, and most of it considers all other Jewish movements to be unacceptable deviations from tradition. |
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Orthodox Judaism is not a unified movement; rather it is composed of many different groups with intersecting beliefs, practices and theologies. In their broad patterns, the Orthodox movements are very similar in their observance and beliefs. However, they maintain significant social differences, and differences in understanding halakha due to their varying attitudes concerning (a) the role of women in Judaism, (b) relations with non-Orthodox Jews, (c) attitudes toward modern culture, and (d) how to relate to the modern State of Israel. |
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The major varieties of Orthodox Judaism are noted on the following web page; it discusses each group's origin, politics and philosophy: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/363_Transp/08_Orthodoxy.html Orthodox Judaism affirms theism. Its members have varied beliefs about the nature of God, and no one understanding of the Deity is mandated. Among the beliefs affirmed are: Maimonidean rationalism; Kabbalistic mysticism; Hasidic panentheism; a few affirm limited theism (the theology elucidated by Gesonides in "The Wars of the Lord".) Religious naturalism (Reconstructionist theology) is regarded as heretical. |
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Orthodox Judaism affirms theism. Its members have varied beliefs about the nature of God, and no one understanding of the Deity is mandated. Among the beliefs affirmed are: Maimonidean rationalism; Kabbalistic mysticism; Hasidic panentheism; a few affirm limited theism (the theology elucidated by Gesonides in "The Wars of the Lord".) Religious naturalism (Reconstructionist theology) is regarded as heretical. |
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Orthodox Jews view halakha (Jewish law) as a set of rules, and principles designed to create new rules, that were literally spoken to Moses on Mount Siani, and that were trasmitted with an incredibly high degree of accuracy. Creativity and development in Jewish law is held to have always been very limited; Orthodox Jews aver that when Jewish law has developed, it almostnever took into account changing political, social or economic conditions. |
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Orthodox Jews view halakha (Jewish law) as a set of rules, and principles designed to create new rules, that were literally spoken to Moses on Mount Siani, and that were trasmitted with an incredibly high degree of accuracy. Creativity and development in Jewish law is held to have always been very limited; Orthodox Jews aver that when Jewish law has developed, it almost never took into account changing political, social or economic conditions. |
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The Role of Women in Orthodox Judaism is discussed at this website: http://www.shamash.org/lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/08-04.html |
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The major varieties of Orthodox Judaism are noted on the following web page; it discusses each group's origin, politics and philosophy: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/363_Transp/08_Orthodoxy.html The following web page gives information about and/or direct links to over a dozen distinct Orthodox rabbinical bodies and movements: http://www.shamash.org/lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/02-07.html The role of women in Orthodox Judaism is discussed at this website: http://www.shamash.org/lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/08-04.html |
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Shulkhan Arukh: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/TalmudMap/ShA.html |
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The Shulkhan Arukh: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/TalmudMap/ShA.html |
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