What is a variant?
A variant is two or more people or things that have slight differences in opinions. The three major variants or streams in Judaism are Conservative, Orthodox and Reform (Liberal or Progressive).
Orthodox
It is very strict on Kosher and traditional.
Men and women sit separately in synagogues and women don’t do some of the rituals.
Still worship in the Hebrew language.
Not allowed to marry other religions.
Conservative
It is modern and moderate.
They believe Jewish Law can be changed.
Men and women sit together in synagogues.
Progressive
It is relatively new.
They are allowed to marry other religions.
The Torah can be adapted
Choose the Variant
Relaxed practice and fits in society -P
Individual praying and occasional conversation in service -P
Traditional beliefs but addressing contemporary needs -C
Men and women sit separately in the synagogue -O
Men and women sit together and participate fully in service, prayers and rituals -C+P
Women do not practice in all rituals -O
English used for parts of the service -P
Strict dress and dietary law -O
They always worship in Hebrew -O
Women can lead services and become rabbis -P
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