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What role did Mordecai Kaplan's teachings play within Judaism?

  • Dividing force

  • Unifying force

  • Ornamental role

  • Repressive force

Answer

Mordecai Kaplan's teachings served as a unifying force within Judaism by providing a way for Jews to reconcile their modern beliefs with their traditional faith. Kaplan's philosophy of Reconstructionist Judaism emphasized the importance of adapting Judaism to the modern world, while still maintaining its core values.
The Enlightened Path: Uncovering the Life and Legacy of Mordecai Kaplan

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