Sublime

in the twenty-first century—a Judaism that has been undersold and watered down. It is a Judaism where those who know its beauty are often unable or unwilling to connect to the larger Jewish community, and those on the front lines of the welcome wagon to Judaism have little skill or facility with Jewish texts to elucidate their beauty to others.

Jews in America are yearning for someone to show them the way into the meaning and deeper beauty of our tradition.

An Empowered Judaism framework recognizes that demand is strong among the general population and responds to that demand by building communities and institutions that offer direct engagement with Jewish life. Responding to this demand is the real challenge of our time.

In recent years, the synagogue world has become obsessed with welcoming people into the worship space—and not just Kiddush, but the service itself.

The old Israel is replaced by the new. There is no longer a covenant with Abraham’s children. The new covenant is made with whoever heeds its call.

“Empowered Judaism.” This is a Judaism in which people begin to take responsibility for creating Jewish community, without waiting on the sidelines.