Jewish Studies Professor Explains Jewish Denominations

Joshua Shanes, associate professor of Jewish studies at the College of Charleston, has published an article in The Conversation that examines the differences between Jewish denominations.

“As a scholar of modern Jewish history, religion and politics, I am often asked to explain the differences between Judaism’s major denominations,” writes Shanes.

In the article, Shanes explains the history and beliefs behind the three major groups: Reform, Orthodox and Conservative.

Read the complete article in The Conversation.