Reform Jew

Progressive faith adherent

A Reform Jew is a member of Reform Judaism, the most liberal of the major Jewish denominations.

Reform Judaism adapts traditional practices to modern life, emphasizing ethical teachings over strict ritual observance.

Reform Jews may observe dietary laws, Sabbath, and holidays selectively rather than literally: She's a Reform Jew who doesn't keep kosher but attends High Holiday services.

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Jewish denominational observance level

Reform JewOrthodox Jew

Strictly Torah-observant person

Conservative Jew

approach to Jewish law and tradition

Reform JewOrthodox rabbi

Observant Jewish spiritual authority

religious engagement within Judaism

Reform Jewsecular Jew

Culturally Jewish, not devout

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