PHIL 2400 1st EditionLecture 6Unit: Judaism: Immigration to AmericaRequired readings:“Albanese” pg 55 - 61Outline of Current Lecture I. Discussion over first assignment News Analysis #1II. Jewish Immigration to Americaa. 1st waveb. 2nd wavec. 3rd waveIII. Major sects of Judaisma. Reformb. Conservativec. Orthodox Current Lecture Discussion over first assignment News Analysis #1 Due September 29th by 11:00 am  Download paper online and answer questions in document Submit document online  Judaism Immigration to America 1st wave Extended from founding of America to beginning of second wave During Age of Exploration, Colonialism, Age of Enlightenment Most Jews resided in New Netherland New Amsterdam – tolerant because economy built on trade Rhode Island – established by Roger Williams - Purpose for establishment – escape religious persecution for all religions By 1719 – 1200 Jews in America- From Georgia to Maine- Out of 4 million people in colonies, Jews were approx. 0.03 % 2nd wave 1820 -1870 Approx. 200,000 to 400,000 Jews came to America Interested in liberty, quality, freedom, intellectual pursuits, and educationThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Want to be free to be a Jew out in the open Enlightenment movement caused many Jews to question all of the rules and rituals Led to Reform Judaism Interested in American culture and political life Mostly small shop owners and entrepreneurs  3rd wave 1870 – 1914 Approx. 1.7 million Jews came to America World War 1 closed down Immigration National Origins Act 1924- Further enhanced the end of the 3rd wave with restrictions on who could immigrate to the United States - Quota system based on current number of immigrants residing in America from the same country of origin Most were very poor with little education Coming for basic economic needs Coming from France, Poland and Austria- Spoke different language than the Jews from the 2nd wave Interested in being free to be Jewish Major sects of Judaism Reform Arose in 1810 Transform into modern faith Spoke common dialect (German) instead of traditional Hebrew in sermons  Focus on morality Started among average or regular Jewish people Used organ and classical music in worship – example of post pluralism Mixed gender seating- Desire to be more modern- Converting Christian churches to synagogues meant seating was more arranged for families Conservative Arose in 1880’s Approx. 42 % of current population Arose out of competition between liberal reform Jewish movement and the traditional orthodox Jewish community Orthodox Approx. 9 % of current population Developed out of 3rd wave Interested in keeping all of the traditions- Following the Sabbath- Keeping kosher- Loyalty to Torah- Strictly follow original