Conservative Judaism

noun

1. Judaism as observed by Conservative Jews.

Conservative Judaism

noun

1. a movement reacting against the radicalism of Reform Judaism, rejecting extreme change and advocating moderate relaxations of traditional Jewish law, by an extension of the process by which its adherents claim traditional Orthodox Judaism evolved Compare Orthodox Judaism Reform Judaism

Conservative Judaism

1. A branch of Judaism that insists on keeping some requirements of the Jewish law, or Torah ( circumcision of male infants, for example, and the eating of unleavened bread during Passover ) (see also Passover ), but allows for the adaptation of some of the law's requirements to fit modern circumstances (for example, some of the details of Jewish dietary laws). ( Compare Orthodox Judaism and Reform Judaism .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Conservative Judaism¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

“Israel needs our prayers more than ever,” said Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, the CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and its Rabbinical Assembly — the denomination to which Kalmanofsky’s congregation belongs.

From Washington Post

Many U.S.-born Jews are members of more progressive branches of the faith, such as Reform or Conservative Judaism, and might not be able to obtain Israeli citizenship under the proposed laws.

From Los Angeles Times

The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism says it is “the largest network of Conservative Jews in the world,” and claims 1.35 million adherents in North America.

From Washington Times

When Buchdahl decided to become a rabbi, he chose the largest seminary of Conservative Judaism, which is generally more stringent about Jewish law than Reform.

From New York Times

And among Jewish adults under 30, 37% identify with either Reform or Conservative Judaism, compared with about 70% of those 65 and older.

From Seattle Times