Top Document: soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Reform Judaism (10/12) Previous Document: Question 18.3.15: Reform's Position On...The Messiah Next Document: Question 18.4.2: Fallacy: Either patrilineal or matrilineal descent is accepted See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Answer: The [5]1976 Centenary Statement ([6]http://www.ccarnet.org/platforms/centenary.html), adopted in 1976 stated: "Judaism emphasizes action rather than creed as the primary expression of a religious life, the means by which we strive to achieve universal justice and peace. Reform Judaism shares this emphasis on duty and obligation. Our founders stressed that the Jew's ethical responsibilities, personal and social, are enjoined by G-d. The past century has taught us that the claims made upon us may begin with our ethical obligations but they extend to many other aspects of Jewish living, including: creating a Jewish home centered on family devotion; life-long study; private prayer and public worship; daily religious observance; keeping the Sabbath and the holy days; celebrating the major events of life; involvement with the synagogue and community; and other activities which promote the survival of the Jewish people and enhance its existence. Within each area of Jewish observance Reform Jews are called upon to confront the claims of Jewish tradition, however, differently perceived, and to exercise their individual autonomy, choosing and creating on the basis of commitment and knowledge." The [7]1999 Statement of Principles ([8]http://www.ccarnet.org/platforms/principles.html) says: We are committed to the ongoing study of the whole array of (mitzvot) and to the fulfillment of those that address us as individuals and as a community [Emph. added by editor]. Some of these (mitzvot), sacred obligations, have long been observed by Reform Jews; others, both ancient and modern, demand renewed attention as the result of the unique context of our own times. User Contributions:Top Document: soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Reform Judaism (10/12) Previous Document: Question 18.3.15: Reform's Position On...The Messiah Next Document: Question 18.4.2: Fallacy: Either patrilineal or matrilineal descent is accepted Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: SCJ FAQ Maintainer <maintainer@scjfaq.org>
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