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Common Misconceptions

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2. Reform Judaism accepts the authority of rabbinic Judaism as binding (e.g. Talmud).

Reform Judaism views rabbinic Judaism as human interpretation reflecting the concerns of its time. Reform Judaism seeks the guidance of rabbinic interpretation rather than the authority of rabbinic law.

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or 3. Reform Jews do not wear kippot.

From "Understanding the Challenge of Reform Judaism: A Workshop for Teachers." UAHC, Editors: Gail Teicher Fellus and Rabbi Nina Mizrahi. Used by permission of the UAHC Press.


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