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Like all other religions Judaism comes in several flavors.

There are the familiar Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements. Less well known denominations include Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Modern Orthodox, and Secular Humanist.

Reform Judaism, as a liberal and progressive arm of Judaism, calls on its members to be politically progressive and social-justice oriented.

For Reform Jews, the Jewish ethical tradition prevails over the obligations of Jewish law.

That doesn’t mean we reject generations of teachings in the Torah. We still maintain faith in the Covenant between God and...