Reform Jew
noun
a Jew who adheres to a system of religious worship adapted from Orthodox Judaism to meet the demands of contemporary life, frequently simplifying or rejecting traditional religious law and custom.
Origin of Reform Jew
1First recorded in 1865–70
- Compare Conservative Jew, Orthodox Jew.
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How to use Reform Jew in a sentence
What do a Reform Jew, a Muslim and a Buddhist have in common, when living in Italy?
In Italy, Religious Minorities Struggle (Vainly) for Official Recognition | Anna Momigliano | November 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTFor the Reform Jew, the word Zion had just as little meaning as the word dispersion.
Zionism and Anti-Semitism | Max Simon Nordau
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