Reply To: Describing Differences Between Jews

I think the comparison between the different Protestant denominations and the different types of Orthodoxy is apt. The differences, at so far to my limited knowledge – it does not particularly interest me – are in nuances and shades which is also true among the different shades of Orthodoxy. In addition, Protestants move from denomination to denomination with ease depending on what is more convenient to their homes and socially appropriate for them. Similarly, all Orthodox Jews will daven in each others shuls and if someone moves to a community where there is a different type of Orthodox shul he will join it. As for assimilated Jews, I would compare them to expatriate Americans, who continue to be American citizens while being part of other countries.