Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
Reconstructing Judaism cultivates, provokes and inspires a deeply rooted, boldly relevant and co-created Judaism that provides individuals and communities with tools to lead lives of meaning and joy.
Vision
Diverse, connected and engaged Judaism that meaningfully contributes to a just and compassionate world.
Values
We strive to realize these core values in every initiative and interaction:
Talmud Torah:Â Sacred Study
We delve into the wellsprings of our tradition, taking hold of Torah and challenging it to speak to our lives today.
Kedushah:Â Holiness
We open ourselves to manifestations of the divine as transmitted in our tradition and experienced in our lives.
Kehillah:Â Diverse and Inclusive Community
We build diverse, participatory, joy-filled communities that embrace Jews, seekers and our loved ones. As we encounter difference, we strive to respect each other’s voices, listening deeply and engaging with hesed (open and generous hearts).
Ahavat Yisrael:Â Hope and Healing
We act to bring about the vision that the Jewish people, in Israel and throughout the world, will flourish along with our neighbors in peace and security. We seek healing for the rending of our communities and our hearts.
Tzedek:Â Justice and Sustainability
We fight for justice, sustenance and dignity for all peoples. We work toward sustainability for our world.
Hiddush:Â Evolving Judaism
Inspired by Torah, the wider world and the Jewish people in all our diversity, we co-create new ways of expressing Jewishness.