A Comparison of Reform Judaism with Other Denominations
While all Jewish denominations share a common foundation in the beliefs and practices of Judaism, there are significant differences in their interpretations and approaches. The table below provides a comparison of the key distinctions between Reform Judaism and the other major Jewish denominations:
| Denomination | Approach to Jewish Law | Gender Equality | Interfaith Marriages | Emphasis on Social Justice |
| Reform Judaism | Flexible and adaptive | Egalitarian | Accepting | Strong |
| Orthodox Judaism | Strict adherence | Traditional gender roles | Generally not accepted | Moderate |
| Conservative Judaism | Balanced, with some flexibility | Egalitarian | More accepting than Orthodox, but still encourages conversion | Moderate |
| Reconstructionist Judaism | Flexible and adaptive | Egalitarian | Accepting | Strong |