... Orthodox Jews refuse to accept the position of Reform Judaism that the Tenakh and other writings do contain valid moral principles but also Laws, which are only in place due to the time of writing and so, may be legitimately discarded in modern times. In Orthodox Judaism, therefore, both the Torah and the Oral Law are adhered to completely. Orthodox Jews keep all the laws which other Jews see as unnecessary today such as practices like daily worship, abiding by dietary laws, traditional prayers and ceremonies, regular study of the Torah, and separation of men and women in the synagogue. It also follows strict observance of Shabbat and religious festivals. Many Orthodox people feel that other types of Jews aren't essentially Jews and some don't believe reform marriages for example, are legitimate. There are divisions within Orthodoxy, with Ultra-Orthodox Jews who can be seen as responsible for some of the conflict within Israel at the moment and Hasidic Jews who strongly believe in Kabbalah, ...

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