Helpful Terms
Reform Judaism: A form of Judaism that has reformed or abandoned aspects of Orthodox Jewish worship and ritual in an
attempt to adapt to modern changes in social, political, and cultural life.
Conservative Judaism: A form of Judaism that seeks to preserve Jewish tradition and ritual but has a more flexible approach to the interpretation of the law than Orthodox Judaism.
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Orthodox Judaism: A form of Judaism that adheres faithfully to the principles and practices of traditional Judaism as evidenced chiefly by a devotion to and study of the Torah, daily synagogue attendance if possible, and strict observance of the Sabbath, religious festivals, holy days, and the dietary laws.
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Hillel: A Jewish resource on campuses across North America that seeks to unite Jewish students, and help them celebrate Jewish holidays and traditions.
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Chabad: A Jewish resource on campuses across North America that seeks to unite Jewish students, and help them celebrate Jewish holidays and traditions.
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Shabbat: The Jewish sabbath. Accompanied by various traditions and rules that Jews either adhere to fully or partially.
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Magen David: Another name for the Star of David; a well known symbol of Judaism.
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Kosher: A Jewish law that dictates the way that food, or premises in which food is sold, cooked, or eaten- is made. For example: Jews do not eat milk and meat together.