Conservative Jew (Noun)
Meaning
Jew who keeps some requirements of Mosaic law but adapts others to suit modern circumstances.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a conservative Jew, Rachel followed kosher dietary laws at home but didn't worry about separating meat and dairy products when eating out.
- After a conversation with a reform rabbi, the young man realized he was actually more aligned with the conservative Jew community than the more progressive movements.
- For Jacob, being a conservative Jew meant continuing family traditions, like Shabbat dinner and Yom Kippur services, while exploring how ancient rituals fit into contemporary American society.
- Having attended Jewish summer camp for many years, Amanda appreciated her connections with more Orthodox or ultra-Orthodox community members while living a daily life aligned more with that of a conservative Jew.
- Jason began by reducing the percentage of traditional foods consumed daily in preparation to expand as time goes on, a belief for him becoming true as he became a true conservative Jew.