WHAT JUDAISM OFFERS FOR YOU: A Reform Perspective
by David Belin
Albert Einstein once said that he was sorry to be born a Jew because he was thus denied the opportunity and personal satisfaction of independently choosing Judaism. Today, in our free and open society, Judaism is in a sense a matter of choice for everyone-both those who have been born Jews as well as those individuals who have not been raised in the Jewish tradition. Each year thousands enter the Jewish community through study and a formal ceremony known as conversion.
No booklet-indeed, no book-can fully explain all that Judaism offers to help individuals reach their full potential and become happier and more fulfilled human beings. But for those who desire a brief glimpse into the wonders of Judaism-born Jews, Jews by choice, non-Jews who are interdating or have married Jews, children of intermarried families, and people who have no direct contact with the Jewish community but seek to explore it-this booklet gives a brief introduction to Judaism from a modern Reform Jewish perspective. If what you read appeals to you, hopefully you will want to enlarge your understanding and learn more about how special, how unique, Judaism is-how Judaism can help people best fulfill their hopes, dreams and aspirations-how being part of the wonderful heritage, culture, and religious philosophy of Judaism can make life more meaningful for you and for those you love.
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