An Orthodox Jew praying at the Western Wall
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Orthodox Judaism
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Orthodox Judaism is the branch of Judaism governed by strict adherence to the Torah as interpreted in the Talmud. Orthodox Judaism believes that both the Written and Oral Torah are of divine origin, and represent the word of God, without any human creativity or influence.
Orthodox Judaism is not a unified movement with a single governing body, but rather many different movements adhering to common principles. All Orthodox movements are similar in their observance and beliefs, differing only in the details that are emphasized
While "Modern Orthodox" is characterized by slightly more liberal and Zionistic views, "Ultra-Orthodox" (also known as Haredi), tends to be the least open to change and most critical of modern society.
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