more middle-of-the road, a compromise between Orthodox and Reform Judaism. The fourth branch of Judaism is known as Reconstructionist Judaism. Originated by Mordecai Kaplan in 1934, it teaches that Judaism is more than a religion; it is a religious civilization. Although fewer in number than the other branches, Reconstructionism has some strong support within the intellectual circles of the Jewish people and is a growing movement. Orthodox Jews strive to keep the laws and traditions of Judaism with
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