Orthodox Judaism
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Orthodox Judaism is a collective term for the traditionalist branches of contemporary Judaism. Theologically, it is chiefly defined by regarding the Torah, both Written and Oral, as literally revealed
A Jewish man pilloried in the synagogue, a common punishment in the pre-emancipation Jewish community in Europe.
Moses Sofer of Pressburg, considered the father of Orthodoxy in general and ultra-Orthodoxy in particular.
Isaac Bernays in clerical vestments. The ministerial style of dress seen here was ubiquitous among Central and Western European (neo)-Orthodox Jews.
Young Samson Raphael Hirsch, the ideologue of Orthodox secession in Germany.
Modern Orthodox Judaism
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Modern Orthodox Judaism is a movement within Orthodox Judaism that attempts to synthesize Jewish values and the observance of Jewish law with the modern world.
Orthodox Judaism
…Very roughly, it may be divided between the Haredi branch, commonly referred to as Ultra-Orthodox, which is more conservative and reclusive, and the Modern Orthodox, which is relatively open to larger society and partakes in secular life and culture. Each of those is itself formed of independent communities. These…
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, a Modern Orthodox rabbi at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and leading Posek in the Modern Orthodox community