Areas of Study
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Jewish Identity
Jews who affirm their Jewish identity and bind themselves inseparably to their people by word, deed, and way of life.
Brit
Jews who bear witness to the Brit (Covenant between G-d and the Jewish people) by embracing Torah through the study and observance of mitzvotĀ (Commandments) as interpreted in light of historic development and contemporary thought.
Eretz Israel
Jews who affirm their historical bond to Eretz Yisrael, the Land and State of Israel.
Hebrew
Jews who cherish and study Hebrew, the language of the Torah and of the Jewish people.
Tāffilah
Jews who understand the nature ofĀ tāfillah (prayer), and value and practiceĀ tāfillah.
Values
Jews who can explain the important values/mitzvot, which have guided Jews for 3,000 years. Jewish children who understand the reasons for devotion to these values and are committed to further the causes of justice, freedom and peace by pursuingĀ tzedek (righteousness),Ā mishpat (justice), andĀ gmilut chasadimĀ (acts of loving kindness).
Customs and practices
Jews who are familiar with the origin and meaning of Jewish custom and practices, life cycle events, Shabbat and all forms of celebrations, and observe Jewish ceremonies marking significant occasions in their lives.
Vāahavta Lāreaha Kamoha
(love your neighbor as you love yourself) ā Jews who esteem their own person and the person of others; their own family and the family of others; their own community and the community of others.
Kālal Israel
Jews who express their kinship withĀ Kālal Israel (the community of Jews) by actively seeking the welfare of Jews throughout the world, for whom the history of the Jewish people is central and meaningful.
Involvement
Jews who support and participate in synagogue life.