Progressive Judaism
Pronunciations
Definitions
n. Non-Orthodox, more modern movements of Judaism, including Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist.
adj. Of or related to non-Orthodox, more modern movements of Judaism, including Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist.
Example Sentences
"There are twice as many Central Orthodox shuls as Progressive ones and nearly twice as many household memberships." (source)
"Progressive Judaism should be about informed choice - in other words it demands academic rigour and a high level of knowledge and understanding in making choices regarding everyday living." (source)
Languages of Origin
- English
Who Uses This
- Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
Regions
- North America
Dictionaries
- The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).
Alternative Spellings
progressive
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