REFORM JUDAISM

Read and react to CCAR's principles on Reform Judaism

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A Gift to the Living

The meaning of death in our lives, by Stuart Berman

Ongoing Discussion

Why Kashrut?

Is Reform Kosher?

Being Diferent / Being Holy

The real meaning of kadosh

 

The Soul of Judaism

A Reform Jew's perspective on Israel, by Stuart Berman

Ongoing Discussion

What is Work?

Explore the Sabbath by looking at the meaning of work

HISTORY OF REFORM JUDAISM

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examines the common thread of Jewish knowledge, belief and practice that can be agreed upon and used to unify divisions in modern Jewish theology.

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confronts the question of Jewish identity. Divisiveness among Orthodox , Conservative and Reform groups is more of a threat to Jewish survival than external anti-Semitism. Jewish identity and assimilation. Disagreement among Jews about who is and who is not a Jew. Jewish anti-Semitism

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restores reform to Reform Judaism. Creates an ongoing commitment to keep Judaism alive through study and reinterpretation.

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recommits to Torah as the touchstone of Jewish awareness. A renewal of the right of the individual to interpret Torah. The responsibility to confront Torah, to accept and reject the teachings through study and knowledge, not through inclination alone. The support of amateur Torah scholarship and continuing adult education on the language and history of the entire Written Law and Oral Law.

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explores what mitzvot mean to a Reform Jew. Mitzvot as meditation. Observance redefined in a Reform context. Discovering the central core of practice.

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