We are committed to the preservation and creative nurturing of the historic ideals of Classical Reform Judaism with its progressive spiritual values, rich intellectual foundations, and distinctive worship traditions. Our mission is the advocacy of these traditions as a vital alternative for many American Jews today.
Our Programs provide an
international network of resources and support for individuals and congregations who share our principles, offering worship, educational and program resources. Participation in the work of the SCRJ is open to
individuals and congregations…
Recommended worship materials,
general readings, music resources, links to other sites, congregations, and special resources for interfaith families.
Welcome to the Society for Classical Reform Judaism!
Since the inauguration of the SCRJ on January 31, we have seen wonderful progress and growth!
Our new National Board of Directors has met for its first meeting in Dallas this past April, and will gather again in Chicago in August. We have attracted a superb group of leaders from around the country - men and women, rabbis, cantors and lay people, of a broad range of ages and professional expertise, who all share a deep commitment to our cause. We are also now scheduling gatherings of our regional chapters in a number of cities for the coming months.
We are also deeply gratified by the overwhelming response to our full-page advertisement announcing the inauguration of the Society in the current issue of Reform Judaism magazine. Enthusiastic and grateful expressions of support have been pouring in from around the country, as members of Reform congregations are learning of the alternative we are offering. Many people have shared deeply moving personal stories articulately expressing their commitment to the universal spiritual values and historic worship traditions we are advocating. This strong voice is only the beginning of the impact that we know we can have on the Reform Movement.
We are also thrilled to announce that a devoted leader of the Society has made a very special gift to the SCRJ, which will match every contribution we receive in 2008, up to $100,000. This is an extraordinary expression of vision and faith in our sacred mission...and means that your own ongoing generosity will be all that much more effective in advancing our work and enabling us to broaden our programs and resources.
We hope that you share our enthusiasm about the great progress we have made in a few brief months since our founding, and invite you to join us and express your own commitment to the renewal of the heritage of American Reform Judaism for the 21st century!
With best wishes for a safe and happy summer,
Executive Director
President