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Flexidox Judaism

In 2003 Rabbi Gershon Winkler coined the term Flexidox as a corrective to Orthodoxy, "reflecting its original intent and spirit as opposed to its otherwise superficial extremities." A flexidox Jew may think the Torah was written by people, but keep kosher and the Sabbath laws. He or she may pray in an Orthodox synagogue, but support equal synagogue roles for women and the ordination of gay rabbis.
How I Became a Flexidox Jew
"I call myself Flexidox because I participate in, and value, all branches of Judaism." Arlene C. Appelrouth describes her and her family's journey through and beyond the various branches of Judaism.
Old Labels Feel Stiff for ‘Flexidox’
Jay Michaelson explains Flexidoxy and describes how he has become a Flexidox Jew.
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