Movements/Conservative Judaism
Traditional-Progressive

Conservative Judaism

Known as Masorti Judaism outside North America, Conservative Judaism holds Jewish law as binding while permitting contextual reinterpretation. A middle path between Orthodox tradition and Reform innovation, strong in North America and Latin America.

Key Organizations

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)Rabbinical AssemblyJewish Theological Seminary

Primary Regions

AmericasEuropeIsrael

Profile

Tradition
Traditional-Progressive
Founded
1886
Center
New York, USA
Adherents
~850,000
Website
uscj.org