[eyeshadowfreak]

Actually, there are lots more sects of Judaism than mac-obsession mentioned.

Hassidic Jews are part of the Orthodox group. I believe the biggest ones (because the observances between the groups differ greatly enough) are Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Traditional and Humanistic.

Within Orthodox alone, there are lots of sub-sects - Hassidic, Lubovich, Yeshivish, Modern Orthodox, as with the other sects as well. Then there's the newest term I've heard, Conservadox which is a cross between Modern Orthodox and Conservative.

Quick short example of the differences between Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform (not across the board for all people within that sect but for the majority) regarding Passover (most will have 2 seders):

Orthodox - Clean house from top to bottom, remove all products with leavening, change all dishes/utensils, will only use products/food that is kosher for Passover. Fully observe first 2 days and last 2 days as Sabbath like where no work (physical labor or any of the 39 tasks done in the Temple) is done and those days between are less strict but are considered higher than regular weekdays - work preferably shouldn't be done but is okay if it must be.

Conservative - Clean house from top to bottom, remove all food that isn't kosher for Passover, may/may not change dishes, will not fully observe Sabbath like days.

Reform - Will have Seders

Again, I'm generalizing. The things I listed are what most people will probably do based on their level of observance - this is also carried over through the year in other aspects.

HTH