How do the Jewish movements (Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Renewal) respond to same-sex marriage and rabbinical leadership?
Conservative Movement The Conservative Movement, known as Masorti Judaism outside of the United States, developed formally in the early 1900s in the United States, as an outgrowth of a 19th century German response to the growth of Reform Judaism. Conservative Judaism attempts to maintain a commitment to Jewish law and Jewish traditions while also maintaining a positive attitude towards modern culture. Consequently, the Conservative Movement is highly diverse, with those who identify as Conservative Jews ranging from very socially liberal to “Conservadox.” Conservative Jews make up the second largest group of affiliated Jews in the United States, after the Reform Movement. Orthodox Judaism Orthodox, or traditional, Judaism is characterized by strict adherence to halacha, or Jewish law. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah and the core rabbinic texts (Midrash, Talmud, etc.) are the word of God, and consequently, are unalterable. Orthodox Jews accept the obligation of the 613 mitzvot, whi
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