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Jewish outreach is a term sometimes used to translate the

Hebrew word kiruv or keruv (literally, "to draw close" or "in-reach"). Normative Judaism forbids seeking converts to Judaism from other religions, although all denominations do accept those who follow through their conversion with a sincere commitment. Outreach efforts are instead directed at Jews who have "gone astray", or who have been born Jewish in a non-observant family.[1]

Background and contemporary views

The idea of "Jewish outreach" has mixed support among Jews; some are against the concept, while others share a vision of a more accessible and inclusive Jewish community.[2]

In the

Orthodox Jewish
organization in the United States to promote outreach means of recruiting unobservant Jews who commit to living an observant lifestyle.

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz wrote that "outreach should enrich lives and society by making the Torah’s wisdom more broadly available. Further, outreach is not only about “one’s own” and we must bring people of different religions together in mutual understanding and respect by engaging in deep interfaith dialogue.[4]

Rabbi Levi Brackman said, "with the high rate of assimilation and intermarriage in the West, I cannot imagine that there could be too many outreach workers in the field. The day that happens will be a blessed one. The battle against assimilation is far too important for its warriors to get embroiled in politics of this sort. Undoubtedly, all the outreach organizations, Chabad included, should put their differences aside and pool together all their resources and ideas to create an even brighter Jewish tomorrow."[5]

See also

Further reading

  • UAHC Press; Commission on Reform Jewish Outreach (December 2002), Reform Jewish Outreach: The 2002 Idea Book, URJ Press,
    ISBN 978-0-8074-0804-9
  • ISBN 978-1-58023-170-1
  • ISBN 978-0-88125-355-9
  • ISBN 978-0-8052-1219-8

References

  1. ^ "Jewish Outreach, an Unorthodox Approach". eJewish Philanthropy. 15 May 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul". Jewish Outreach Institute. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  3. ^ Cohen, Debra Nussbaum (September 30, 2002). "Jewish Outreach". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Yanklowitz, Shmuly (18 August 2013). "The Need for Empowering and Ethical Jewish Outreach". ejewishphilanthropy. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  5. ^ Brackman, Levi (February 2008). "The Jewish outreach absurdity". Ynetnews. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

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