Haredi, Hasidic, and Orthodox Judaism are different religious movements within the Jewish faith. Haredi is a subset of Orthodox, and Hasidic is a further subset of Haredi. All three agree on the importance of God’s word and laws, but differ in specific beliefs and degree of adherence. Orthodox Jews believe in strict interpretation and observance […]
Orthodox theology is the study of God from the perspective of Eastern European and Middle Eastern Christianity. Differences with Catholic theology have led to schisms, including the nature of God, Christ, the Eucharist, and salvation. Orthodox theology holds that God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit are three separate beings sharing the same essence, and that […]
Judaism in the US is divided into three main movements: Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox. The degree of traditional observance distinguishes them. Reform Jews believe men wrote the Torah, while Orthodox Jews believe God did. Orthodox Jews follow Halacha strictly, while Reform Jews allow for modern interpretations. There are practical differences, such as gender separation and […]