‘If one of the divisions in Judaism is right then the others must be wrong’
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'If one of the divisions in Judaism is right then the others must be wrong' Discuss Within Judaism there are two major splits, the first is orthodox and the other is non orthodox. Even though they are both on the same branch of religion their belief of how such actions and laws are determined differently on how strict their society is. This does not mean the non orthodox are further from god it's just the idea they interpretation of the Torah, Talmud and laws are different to orthodox. Orthodox Judaism's main belief is that the Torah, including both the Written Law and the Oral Law, were given directly from God to Moses and can never be altered or rejected in any way. As a result, all Orthodox Jews are required to live in accordance with the Commandments and Jewish law. As well within the UK there are 80% of Orthodox Jews therefore...


