which of the four branches of judaism was most supportive of Zionism? why?

Question

please help. this question if for school, and i just cant seem to figure out what it is!

Answer 1

Zionism, while commonly used to refer to affection for Israel, is really a secular concept to dedicate towards Israel and nothing else, similar to Communism in many respects.

Orthodox Jewry always kept strong affection to Israel while the newer reformations (e.g. reform, etc.) originally cut off ties to the concept of Israeli dedication.

Zionism was founded more on the belief in a Jewish homeland, regardless of where. With time, this was found to be impossible and there would be no substitute for an Jewish homeland. It can be said then that 19th Century Zionist pioneers were not the most Zionistic but the only ones (in the sense of dedicated to Israle in a cultish manner and nothing else).

Answer 2

The 4 branches may be: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. Messianic Judaism isn't Judaism: that's a sort of Christianity. that's a televangelical group additionally ordinary as Jews4Jesus. - each and every branch of Judaism rejects "Messianic Judaism"

Answer 3

while its true that the Reform movement is a strong supporter of the state of Israel as are the Conservative and Reconstructionist, and give a lot of money to Israeli causes they seldom do the ultimate so of Zionism.

That is Alyiah or moving to Israel and becoming part of the Jewish state.

The only group that has a large claim to that is the Orthodox. They are also has the highest affiliation rate to the state of Israel.


page 17 shows the level of connection of israel amoung Orthodox compared to the rest of the population

this is according to the Jewish national survay

http://www.ujc.org/local_includes/downloads/4983.pdf

Answer 4

the movement of zionism was started by secular jews as a solution to antisemitism in europe during the 1800s. it wasn't really until the holocaust that it became widely accepted among all the branches. but statistics-wise, i have no idea about which branch is most supportive of it.

Answer 5

Denominations of Judaism: Jewish movements, often referred to as denominations, branches or sects of Judaism, differ from each other in some beliefs and thus in the way they observe Judaism. Differences between Jewish movements, in contrast to differences between Christian denominations, derive from interpreting Jewish scriptures in more progressive/liberal or more traditional/conservative ways rather then from theological differences.
1. Orthodox Judaism:
Orthodox Jews believe that God gave Moses the whole Torah (Written and Oral) at Mount Sinai. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah contains 613 mitzvot (commandments) that are binding upon Jews. Modern Orthodox Jews strictly observe halakhah (Jewish Law), but still integrate into modern society. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, which includes Chasidic Jews, strictly observe Jewish laws and do not integrate into modern society by dressing distinctively and living separately.

2. Conservative Judaism:
Conservative Judaism maintains that the ideas in the Torah come from God, but were transmitted by humans and contain a human compontent. Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of halakhah (Jewish Law), but believes that the Law should adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values.

3. Reform Judaism:
Reform Judaism believes that the Torah was written by different human sources, rather than by God, and then later combined. While Reform Judaism does not accept the binding nature of halakhah (Jewish Law), the movement does retain much of the values and ethics of Judaism as well as some of the practices and culture.

4. Reconstructionist Judaism:
Reconstructionists believe that Judaism is an "evolving religious civilization." In one way it is more liberal than Reform Judaism - the movement does not believe in a personified deity that is active in history and does not believe that God chose the Jewish people. In another way Reconstructionist Judaism is less liberal than Reform Judaism - Reconstructionists may observe Jewish Law, not because it is a binding Law from God, but because it is a valuable cultural remnant.

5. Humanistic Judaism:
Humanistic Judaism, founded in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine, offers a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. Humanistic Jews believe in creating a meaningful Jewish lifestyle free from supernatural authority, in achieving dignity and self-esteem, and in reviving the secular roots of Judaism. Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines the celebration of Jewish culture and identity with adherence to humanistic values.

Ultra-Orthodox Judaism Ultra-Orthodox Judaism
Haredi Judaism is the most theologically conservative form of Judaism. Haredi Judaism is often translated as ultra-orthodox Judaism, although Haredi Jews themselves object to this translation. They simply refer to themselves as Jews, and they consider more liberal forms of Judaism to be unauthentic.

this seems to be the most supportive, i feel