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Common Misconceptions

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12. Reform Judaism believes in the coming of an individual messiah.

Reform Judaism does not believe in the coming of an individual messiah. Rather, it believes that each generation works in partnership with God towards harmony and peace in the world (TIKUN OLAM), a messianic age.

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or 13. Reform Judaism teaches that the Shabbat begins with the lighting of Shabbat candles and concludes with the service of Havdalah.

From "Understanding the Challenge of Reform Judaism: A Workshop for Teachers." UAHC, Editors: Gail Teicher Fellus and Rabbi Nina Mizrahi. Used by permission of the UAHC Press.


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