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There are three major types of Judaism that contribute to the beliefs and style of Judaism today. the three groups are: ﻿ Orthodox: ﻿ These worshipers are traditionalists who study the traditional ceremonies of judaism. Orthodox is the most traditional form of modern Judaism. Orthodox Jews believe that god gave the entire torah to moses at Sinai. According to a survey in 1990, 7 percent of American Jews are Orthodox. American and Canadian Orthodox Jews are under the Orthodox Union, which serves 1,000 synagogues in North America. Orthodox Jews reject the changes of Reform Judaism and hold fast to most traditional Jewish beliefs and practices. Orthodox Judaism has practiced daily worship, dietary laws (kashruth), traditional prayers and ceremonies, regular and intensive study of the Torah, and separation of men and women in the synagogue for years. ﻿ conservative: ﻿Jews who study more of the religeous and historical countenanceof judaism. They dont care about the political outlook of judaism. they try to avoid the extremes of orthodox and reform judaism. Zacharias Frankel made the foundation of consevative judaism. Conservative Jews observe the Sabbath and dietary laws. Reform: The most modern form of judaism is reform.Reform Judaism arose in Germany in the early 1800s. The mission of reform is "to create and sustain vibrant Jewish congregations wherever Reform Jews live." About 1.5 million Jews in 900 synagogues are members of the Union for Reform Judaism. According to 1990 survey, 42 percent of American Jews regard themselves as Reform.