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Conservative Judaism
Conservative Judaism maintains that the ideas in the Torah come from God, but were transmitted by humans and contain a human compontent. Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of halakhah (Jewish Law), but believes that the Law should adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values.
About Conservative Judaism
Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of Jewish Law (halakhah), but believes that the Law should change and adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values.
Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of Jewish Law (halakhah), but believes that the Law should change and adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values.
Rabbi David Golinkin - Insights
Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, President of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, shares his thoughts about Judaism and Jewish issues in these Insight Israel articles.
Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, President of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, shares his thoughts about Judaism and Jewish issues in these Insight Israel articles.
Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem
The Conservative Yeshiva in downtown Jerusalem is home to approximately 40 students from the United States, Canada, Britain, and Australia. The mission of the Conservative Yeshiva is to provide a community in which committed students and teachers can grow together in the service of God through common prayer, aid to the needy, and, most importantly, study of Torah.
The Conservative Yeshiva in downtown Jerusalem is home to approximately 40 students from the United States, Canada, Britain, and Australia. The mission of the Conservative Yeshiva is to provide a community in which committed students and teachers can grow together in the service of God through common prayer, aid to the needy, and, most importantly, study of Torah.
Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism
Leaders of the United Synagogue decided years ago to establish a Conservative Jewish home in the heart of the Jewish State. Imbued with that vision, they founded The Center for Conservative Judaism in Jerusalem. Today, Conservative Jews from all over the world visit the Center for study, guidance, fellowship and hospitality, and above all, to be exposed to the Jerusalem/Israel Experience.
Leaders of the United Synagogue decided years ago to establish a Conservative Jewish home in the heart of the Jewish State. Imbued with that vision, they founded The Center for Conservative Judaism in Jerusalem. Today, Conservative Jews from all over the world visit the Center for study, guidance, fellowship and hospitality, and above all, to be exposed to the Jerusalem/Israel Experience.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTSA)
The Jewish Theological Seminary's web site offers a wide variety of information regarding JTS and Judaism, both Conservative and general.
The Jewish Theological Seminary's web site offers a wide variety of information regarding JTS and Judaism, both Conservative and general.
Masorti (Conservative) Movement in Israel
The Masorti (Traditional) Movement is the Conservative Movement in Israel. The name was chosen because the Masorti Movement fosters the practice of traditional Judaism among Israeli men and women while embracing modernity. In that way the Masorti Movement helps to promote the growth of a healthy and tolerant spiritual and ethical foundation in Israeli society."
The Masorti (Traditional) Movement is the Conservative Movement in Israel. The name was chosen because the Masorti Movement fosters the practice of traditional Judaism among Israeli men and women while embracing modernity. In that way the Masorti Movement helps to promote the growth of a healthy and tolerant spiritual and ethical foundation in Israeli society."
Masorti (Conservative) Movement in Israel
The Masorti Movement is a pluralistic, religious movement in Israel, affiliated with Conservative Judaism. Its philosophy combines commitment to Jewish tradition and halachah (law) with an open and positive approach to the modern world, to democratic culture and to Zionism.
The Masorti Movement is a pluralistic, religious movement in Israel, affiliated with Conservative Judaism. Its philosophy combines commitment to Jewish tradition and halachah (law) with an open and positive approach to the modern world, to democratic culture and to Zionism.
MERCAZ USA
MERCAZ USA is the Zionist Organization of the Conservative Movement, the voice of Conservative Jewry within the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Zionist Movement and the Jewish National Fund to support religious pluralism in Israel and strengthen the connection between Israel and the Diaspora.
MERCAZ USA is the Zionist Organization of the Conservative Movement, the voice of Conservative Jewry within the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Zionist Movement and the Jewish National Fund to support religious pluralism in Israel and strengthen the connection between Israel and the Diaspora.
Ramah Camps
Camp Ramah is the camping arm of the Conservative Movement, with overnight and day camps across North America, including special needs camps, family camps and retreats. Ramah maintains a day camp in Jerusalem, and Israel tours for all ages.
Camp Ramah is the camping arm of the Conservative Movement, with overnight and day camps across North America, including special needs camps, family camps and retreats. Ramah maintains a day camp in Jerusalem, and Israel tours for all ages.
Ramah Programs in Israel
Ramah Programs in Israel provides stimulating educational experiences in Israel, for high-school students, families, congregations, schools and Ramah campers as well as a summer day-camp. Our programs range in length from two-weeks to 4 months, and are custom built for each group.
Ramah Programs in Israel provides stimulating educational experiences in Israel, for high-school students, families, congregations, schools and Ramah campers as well as a summer day-camp. Our programs range in length from two-weeks to 4 months, and are custom built for each group.
Schechter Institue of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem (SIJS)
The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, with its Graduate School of Advanced Jewish Studies, Rabbinical School, and Center for Jewish Education, is one of Israel’s leading academic centers for modern Jewish learning.
The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, with its Graduate School of Advanced Jewish Studies, Rabbinical School, and Center for Jewish Education, is one of Israel’s leading academic centers for modern Jewish learning.
The Cantors' Assembly
The Cantors' Assembly is the largest organization of professional Hazzanim in the world. It is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and helps to preserve and enhance the traditions of Judaism. The web site includes links to Jewish music and choir sites on the web.
The Cantors' Assembly is the largest organization of professional Hazzanim in the world. It is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and helps to preserve and enhance the traditions of Judaism. The web site includes links to Jewish music and choir sites on the web.
The Rabbinical Assembly
The Rabbinical Assembly is the international association of Conservative rabbis. It actively promotes the cause of Conservative Judaism and works to benefit Klal Yisrael, publishes learned texts, prayer books and works of Jewish interest; and administers the work of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards for the Conservative Movement.
The Rabbinical Assembly is the international association of Conservative rabbis. It actively promotes the cause of Conservative Judaism and works to benefit Klal Yisrael, publishes learned texts, prayer books and works of Jewish interest; and administers the work of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards for the Conservative Movement.
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)
The United Synagogue is the international service provider and policy-making organization of Conservative congregations in North America, representing close to 800 member synagogues.
The United Synagogue is the international service provider and policy-making organization of Conservative congregations in North America, representing close to 800 member synagogues.
Women's League for Conservative Judaism
Women's League for Conservative Judaism is an active arm of the Conservative/Masorti Movement. Through volunteer programs geared toward education, religious observance, Israel, and public policy and advocacy, members expand their knowledge and commitment to Judaism, participate in contemporary issues, and support Jewish ideals worldwide.
Women's League for Conservative Judaism is an active arm of the Conservative/Masorti Movement. Through volunteer programs geared toward education, religious observance, Israel, and public policy and advocacy, members expand their knowledge and commitment to Judaism, participate in contemporary issues, and support Jewish ideals worldwide.