I’m a member of a Reform Jewish congregation, and I’ve heard Mona Charon describe Reform Judaism as the Democratic Party with holidays. I have no doubt that our current Rabbi is liberal, but he keeps his politics off of the pulpit, and gives great sermons.
His predecessor delivered a lot of sermons that could have been summed up in two words, “Bush sucks.” It would have saved a lot of time.
“Traditional” Judaism does not have a “pulpit”, nor does it have a “sermon”. These are not Jewish terms. Of course they can be used but it just goes to show you where the Reformed mindset is. Even a “Confirmation” ceremony held in many Reformed synagogues is a Christian term...add the organ and viola! You have a church replete with those flowing Baptist gowns! :-)
It’s OK, I was raised Reformed too...