for Jewish Religion as it is a product of our core values . At AJR we believe in the relevance of traditional sacred literature and our responsibility to connect it to our own times . At AJR we believe that each person has the right and responsibility to find their place in Jewish thought and tradition , and that we do well when we reach out to others where they are . At AJR we cherish diversity and a variety of approaches to Jewish life . We know that we each become stronger and deeper in our own understandings when we engage with and learn from those with whom we disagree . At the same time , we believe that each pluralistic community needs to determine its borders and to determine what lies within its pluralism .
We have engaged with this project as an expression of our belief in Zionism , and in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish People . We recognize that Zionism can be a large tent , but that there are views that fall outside of the Zionist tent , and that are outside of AJR ’ s pluralism . While this path may seem difficult to navigate , those of us at AJR have been trained to embrace these types of struggles and difficulties . And we have learned to do it with patience , caring , and love .
We want to thank all those who have made this project possible . Thank you to AJR rabbinical student Pam Ehrenkranz , who engaged in early conversations that led to this project . Thank you to Rabbi Menachem Creditor who put so much time , effort , care , and a deep sense of mission into
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