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Union for Traditional Judaism

The Union for Traditional Judaism is a non-denominational Jewish communal services organization. It was founded by traditionalists within Conservative Judaism who broke with the movement because of ideological differences, including the way in which Jewish law changes (Halakhic Process) and the issue of admitting women to the rabbinate. The UTJ, as it is known, sees itself as trans-denominational, and works to encourage traditional observance among all Jews.

Union for Traditional Judaism - Origins

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Union for Traditional Judaism - Beliefs and Practices

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Union for Traditional Judaism - The Institute of Traditional Judaism/The Metivta

The Institute of Traditional Judaism, also known as the Metivta, is the rabbinical school sponsored by the UTJ. The Metivta trains men for the rabbinate, and also offer study programs for men and women which do not lead to ordination.

Graduates of the rabbinical program have been hired by both Conservative and Orthodox synagogues.

Union for Traditional Judaism - Important Figures

David Weiss Halivni - Rabbi, talmud scholar, and Reish Metivta of the UTJ's rabbinical school.

David Novak - Rabbi and theologian. He currently teaches at the University of Toronto and the Institute of Traditional Judaism.

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