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Progressive Judaism is an umbrella term for all strands of Judaism which do not view halakha as having normative status. This would include:

• Reform Judaism, in the United States, including the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Union for Reform Judaism;
• Liberal Judaism in the United Kingdom;
• Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism;
• World Union for Progressive Judaism and affiliated movements; and,
• Reconstructionist Judaism.

Judaism is based on the teachings found in the Torah (five books of Moses), Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the works of rabbinic litter. However, Progressive Judaism rejects the stance that any part of Judaism's written law or oral law should be accepted as binding. Instead, it encourages the individual to reject any Jewish beliefs, laws or traditions that violates "contemporary conscience or consciousness":

Progressive Judaism sees Judaism as a way of life and an overall perspective that includes, among others, mitzvot (commandments) between people and God; yet the fulfillment of these mitzvot is not necessarily the focal center of action. Progressive Judaism emphasizes the central importance of mitzvot between people, of personal morality and social justice - Tikkun Olam. Progressive Judaism rejects ideas and commandments that contradict the contemporary Jew's conscience or consciousness.

Progressive Judaism opposes any form of coercion on obeying mitzvot. The individual is expected - and obligated - to determine in a sovereign and intelligent manner his or her spiritual life. This means that Progressive Jews are not monolithic in their ways: some, for example, will emphasize the laws of kashrut (dietary laws) while others might see these as being outdated. Some Progressive Jews observe strict laws concerning Sabbath observance, while others create new ways to celebrate this day. ^[1]

1. ^ [1] FAQ: 30 Frequently Asked Questions About Progressive Judaism

• The World Union for Progressive Judaism
• Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism]
• Union for Progressive Judaism (Australia, New Zealand and Asia)
• The Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues - Liberal Judaism in the United Kingdom)

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