10 (If you self-identify as Orthodox) What do you think you might learn from Non-Orthodox (Reform and Conservative) Jews?
- Caring and putting forth effort . Inspiring programming
- How they incorporate Jewish life with American life
- what ideas, attitudes and convictions we have in common
- same
- not sure
- generate innovation in communal philanthropic activities
- The concern for the greater Jewish population
- Organizational skills in charitable causes
- “Bisimess ideas”
- we need to engage in open and respectful conversations with each other to learn in as much depth as we can about other points of view – this is key to achieving unity and strength within the Jewish people
- i think we can learn to benefit from the federation giving model and large based support and funding
- everyone has talent and wisdom to contribute in benefiting the jewish community at large.
- We can always learn from each other and from out commitment to iour community
- Love and caring for fellow Jews
- How to see the Jewish world as part of a bigger picture. Enhanced collaboration. As a group we are stronger than individuals.
- That there’s a Jewish spark pulling everyone to some sort of belonging and religion based community
- Greater tolerance. Greater understanding of other views without necessarily agreeing with those views
- To think big about building institutions and being organized and professional in running a nonprofit. Thinking big and putting into place proper professionals enables us to raise a lot of money. This is something that does not exist as well in the Orthodox world.
- There are always things we can learn from others who are not exactly the same as we are. As long as we share a similar value system. Leadership skills, how they handle certain situations, fundraising etc.
- I’m curious to learn of their religious convictions and their desire to help maintain a strong and vibrant community based on appreciating traditional Jewish values
- Their perspectives and interests in Judaism, Israel, our federation and our collective future
- I believe there is value in hearing alternate perspectives within Judaism, and understanding more deeply what they as individuals and as communities find meaningful. I also believe there is what to be learned from the ceremonial aspects of their liturgical services and the significance there offered through that intentional design.
- Happily Supporting your institutions and providing compensatory salary to your teachers and rabbis.
- involvement in the community enables us to learn about the many ways that people connect to Judaism.
- Where they find value and spiritual fulfillment with their Judaism?
- How to engage with the greater world.
- “That there’s more than one acceptable approach to Judaism
- How to be more open; the challenges they face and how Orthodox can help them address those challenges without putting our expectations on them
- An understanding of their priorities. What emphasis is placed in Jewish continuity, Jewish education, israel and dialogue.
- greater community collaboration
- Community relations. Organization management. Consensus building. Nonobservant do have compassion for fellow Jews.
- Diversity broader community thinking
- Fundraising, organizational structures, programming, volunteering
- Why is there fear of the orthodox community
- Organization
- What we have in common and build those bridges
- Participation in community
- I think that many of the larger more organized non orthodox groups could teach professionalism and organization to the orthodox community.
- Commitment to Leadership
- Strategies for collaboration, as well as models for leadership.
- Approach to be more accepting of others and unique challenges that face them
- Their passion for Jewish continuity