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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Immediate, non-Jewish PP and I will add that I think cultural Judaism goes beyond bagels.  There is a commitment to improving the world, educating oneself, valuing history and community.  Many of the non-believing Jews I know would identify these concepts as part of their cultural Jewish identity.[/quote]

While these are certainly Jewish mitzvot, what is happening in Judaism in Reform and Conservative movements is a shift away from G-d and a full on takeover of Liberalism. I have been to synagogues that sound more like a meeting of Communist sympathizers than a Jewish service. [/quote]
[b]As a core belief, Reform Judaism is committed to [i]tikkun olam [/i], healing the world, and [i]gemilut chasadim[/i], acts of loving kindness[/b]. This is regardless of level of belief in God. Is that what you’re referring to? It’s one of the things I love about being a Reform Jew, and certainly goes beyond bagels and lox. [/quote]
What are those loving kindness things that Reform Jews do?  I'm being serious here.  What charities, organizations, or social services programs do you partake in?  Are Jews having conversations with Muslims, Christians, and people of other religions to bring forth peace in the world?   What type of commitments are Jews doing to make the world a better place?  I have visited various synagogues in this area.  There is so much fluff and not a lot of substance.  It's like let's all get together, convince ourselves that we're good people, and pat ourselves on the back.    However,  there is never a commitment to doing for others who are not Jewish.

I commend you, but when I think of Judaism the first thing that enters my mind is not healing the world.  Judaism sort of embodies  separation and division.    It's an us against them type of focus.  I'm not saying that all Jews have this attitude, but the vast majority do.  So, I'm in awe when I encounter a Jew whose perspective on life is about healing the world.        [/quote]

Visit Bethesda Jewish Congregation.  They are walking the talk about interfaith dialogue, sponsoring refugees, and serious substance in a liberal religious context.[/quote]

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