Conservative Judaism facts for kids

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In Conservative Judaism, Jewish values can be divided into ethical and ritual laws - the ethical laws do not change, while the ritual laws are used in different customs. Because often times Jews have to be a part of the society they live in, some of the ritual laws must be adapted to it. Such adaptations also allow modern lifestyles.

Another belief in conservative Judaism is that the texts that are the basis of Judaism should not be read literally, and that they can be analyzed and criticized like any other text. In Conservative Judaism, women are seen as equal to men and are allowed to sit with the men when attending synagogue, whereas in Orthodox Judaism for example, women are expected to sit in a different area. Women are also allowed to not wear head coverings when attending synagogue.

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The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, the main rabbinical seminary of Conservative Judaism.
a mixed-gender, egalitarian Conservative service at Robinson's Arch, Western Wall.
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University
Rabbi Zecharias Frankel.
Frankel's speech in the protocol of the Frankfurt conference, mentioning "Positive-Historical Judaism" (second row, 2-4 words from left).
Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau.
Solomon Schechter.
East Midwood Jewish Center, a United Synagogue affiliate built 1926, during the early years of the union.
The Conservative Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield, Michigan; the edifice was built in 1962, after the migration to suburbia.