Please understand: Conservative Judaism is not the same as political conservatism

In Pittsburgh on Saturday, a gunman opened fire at the city’s Tree of Life synagogue.

At least 12 people were shot and at least four people killed at the Conservative congregation. As news began to spread of a shooting at the “conservative” house of worship, commentators on Twitter noted the difference between Conservative Judaism as a religious denomination and conservatism as a political philosophy.

In short, there’s no relationship between the two. While there are politically conservative Jews who also attend Conservative synagogues, there are also politically liberal Jews who attend services at those same synagogues. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Please understand: Conservative Judaism is not the same as political conservatism