Reform Judaism

With roots in 19th-century Germany, Reform Judaism came into existence as many Jews living in ghettos attempted to adapt Judaism to changing social, political, and cultural conditions. It emphasized the superiority of Jewish ethical aspects over strict adherence to Jewish law, ritual, and personal observance. Differences from Orthodox Judaism include the removal of requirements for prayer shawls and daily public worship, the easing of dietary laws, and permission to work on the Sabbath.