JewsByChoice.org is a Trans-denominational grassroots, peer run, blog and online resource, providing Jews by choice (as well as other interested parties) with opportunities for exploring, discussing and engaging with Jewish Identity, Tradition, Culture and Religious Observance.
Our core mission activities include:
Technology: Harnessing the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies in order to provide Jews by choice with improved online opportunities for: social networking, community building and learning; as a means of facilitating greater Jewish literacy and engagement.
Discussion: Providing a forum for dialogue and discussion where Jews by choice from across the denominational spectrum can (respectfully) discuss and exchange ideas with one another on a variety of Jewish topics.
Engagement: Creating opportunities for Jews by choice to deepen their understanding, connection and commitment to Jewish religion, culture and community.
Advocacy: Empowering Jews by choice to better identify and address issues which act as barriers to their engagement and integration into Jewish life and Community.
GOALS
- To create an online space where participants can discuss a variety of subjects related to Jewish Tradition, including Halacha, the Mitzvot, and/or other forms of ritual observance.
- To provide a venue where individuals can explore Judaism as an “Evolving Religious Civilization”; one with its own unique: culture, history, law, language, literature, music, poetry, art, politics, folkways, ethics, spiritual ideals, and aesthetic values.
- To act as an advocacy and peer support resource for other Jews by choice.
- To provide educational and networking opportunities for the purpose of assisting Jews by choice to better integrate into Jewish life and community.
- To engage in advocacy and public awareness projects on a variety of issues of importance to Jews by choice. In order to help generate greater awareness within the broader Jewish community.
- Lastly, to act as a clearing house for relevant news, articles, audio and video, as well as a variety of other online and real world resources and information.
