Comments on: Reform Politics http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/ Odds & ends from the staff of JTA Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:08:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Alan Raeburn http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-375 Alan Raeburn Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:24:11 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-375 Pittsburgh Platform: one of the truly sick departures from true Judaism. Even gentiles can point to it and say: 'now THIS is an important document'. Pure unadulterated nonsense that will haunt us forever. We want Moshiach NOW! To our true home Yerushlayim! Pittsburgh Platform: one of the truly sick departures from true Judaism. Even gentiles can point to it and say: ‘now THIS is an important document’. Pure unadulterated nonsense that will haunt us forever.

We want Moshiach NOW! To our true home Yerushlayim!

]]> By: Pete Eriksen http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-360 Pete Eriksen Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:45:42 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-360 http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/1885.htm The 1885 Pittsburgh Platform of Reform Judaism 5. We recognize, in the modern era of universal culture of heart and intellect, the approaching of the realization of Israel s great Messianic hope for the establishment of the kingdom of truth, justice, and peace among all men. We consider ourselves no longer a nation, but a religious community, and therefore expect neither a return to Palestine, nor a sacrificial worship under the sons of Aaron, nor the restoration of any of the laws concerning the Jewish state. http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/1885.htm
The 1885 Pittsburgh Platform of Reform Judaism

5. We recognize, in the modern era of universal culture of heart and intellect, the approaching of the realization of Israel s great Messianic hope for the establishment of the kingdom of truth, justice, and peace among all men. We consider ourselves no longer a nation, but a religious community, and therefore expect neither a return to Palestine, nor a sacrificial worship under the sons of Aaron, nor the restoration of any of the laws concerning the Jewish state.

]]> By: Pete Eriksen http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-359 Pete Eriksen Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:44:37 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-359 I want to see Reform return to its roots - http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/1885.htm The 1885 Pittsburgh Platform of Reform Judaism <> .. that's just article 5. All 8 articles very important. Give the link a click. I want to see Reform return to its roots -
http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/1885.htm
The 1885 Pittsburgh Platform of Reform Judaism
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.. that’s just article 5. All 8 articles very important. Give the link a click.

]]> By: Lloyd Roos http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-354 Lloyd Roos Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:33:01 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-354 Notwithstanding the fact that I am supporting Senator Clinton's campaign seeking the Democratic Party designation, I must say that there is absolutely no reason to believe that Senator Obama is not, and will not continue to be, a proper supporter of Israel. Let us not discriminate against any person because of the person's "Muslim background". Notwithstanding the fact that I am supporting Senator Clinton’s campaign seeking the Democratic Party designation, I must say that there is absolutely no reason to believe that Senator Obama is not, and will not continue to be, a proper supporter of Israel. Let us not discriminate against any person because of the person’s “Muslim background”.

]]> By: l. cooper http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-352 l. cooper Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:34:58 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-352 Am in complete agreement of your take on Obama. The people who are touting him as the saviour of our country are willing to risk anything and are so naive and ignorant. Am in complete agreement of your take on Obama.
The people who are touting him as the saviour of our country are willing to risk anything and are so naive and ignorant.

]]> By: Lucille Malamut http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-349 Lucille Malamut Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:28:01 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-349 Beware of Barak Obama--He is not good for Israel or for Jews. His Muslim background is dangerous. Beware of Barak Obama–He is not good for Israel or for Jews. His Muslim background is dangerous.

]]> By: Ronald Hume http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-348 Ronald Hume Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:20:02 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-348 Michael Tejada please be careful who and what you pray for. Have a look at this site and maybe you will change your oppinion about Obama, he is anti-Semetic, I believe he is a wolf in sheep clothing.http://www.israpundit.com/2007/?p=6770 Michael Tejada please be careful who and what you pray for. Have a look at this site and maybe you will change your oppinion about Obama, he is anti-Semetic, I believe he is a wolf in sheep clothing.http://www.israpundit.com/2007/?p=6770

]]> By: Cantor Mark Perman http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-347 Cantor Mark Perman Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:55:57 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-347 There is a diversity of opinion within the reform movement. As a cantor serving a reform congregation in the Atlanta area I know that to be the case. It is unfortunate the word "liberal" has taken on such negative connotations because to be truly liberal means to accept, respect, and be open to a diversity of opinions and beliefs. Many of us are politically left of center on certain issues and to the right of center on others. The Reform Movement has a truly wide umbrella covering congregations that are more on the "classical reform" side to those that are very "traditional". Within those many congregations across the planet are also people with many diverse political views and opinions. If the biennial clamors for social justice, respect for human rights, a negotiated end to conflict and war then it will speak for the majority ( I believe). If it starts to become more political and geared toward supporting one candidate or another it will not be good for the movement as a whole. Cantor Mark Perman Marietta, GA There is a diversity of opinion within the reform movement. As a cantor serving a reform congregation in the Atlanta area I know that to be the case.

It is unfortunate the word “liberal” has taken on such negative connotations because to be truly liberal means to accept, respect, and be open to a diversity of opinions and beliefs. Many of us are politically left of center on certain issues and to the right of center on others. The Reform Movement has a truly wide umbrella covering congregations that are more on the “classical reform” side to those that are very “traditional”. Within those many congregations across the planet are also people with many diverse political views and opinions. If the biennial clamors for social justice, respect for human rights, a negotiated end to conflict and war then it will speak for the majority ( I believe). If it starts to become more political and geared toward supporting one candidate or another it will not be good for the movement as a whole.

Cantor Mark Perman
Marietta, GA

]]> By: Linda Hernandez http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-345 Linda Hernandez Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:45:58 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-345 GOD will have HIS way regardless of what we do. What we are witnessing is written in the Bible, ie: The Word of GOD. We must pray that the LORD JESUS have HIS way. It is only recently Christians have begun to vote in elections. We believe in The ONE GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob -JESUS, ie: JEHOVAH is SALVATION. When one votes, one should also put first what the Bible has to say about 1) abortion, 2) homosexuality, 3) same-sex marriage, 4) illegal immigrants ??? (Obey those that have the rule over you-the U.S. Gov't) that's an oxymoron ie: either you're legal or you're not; either you're an immigrant or you're not. There is no such thing as illegal immigration, only illegal occupation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD will have HIS way regardless of what we do. What we are witnessing is written in the Bible, ie: The Word of GOD. We must pray that the LORD JESUS have HIS way. It is only recently Christians have begun to vote in elections. We believe in The ONE GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob -JESUS, ie: JEHOVAH is SALVATION.

When one votes, one should also put first what the Bible has to say about 1) abortion, 2) homosexuality, 3) same-sex marriage, 4) illegal immigrants ??? (Obey those that have the rule over you-the U.S. Gov’t) that’s an oxymoron ie: either you’re legal or you’re not; either you’re an immigrant or you’re not. There is no such thing as illegal immigration, only illegal occupation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Michael Tejeda http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/101/reform-politics/#comment-342 Michael Tejeda Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:09:49 +0000 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/2007/12/14/reform-politics/#comment-342 Most American Jews are Liberals! They support liberal initiatives! What a surprise! Of course not all of us are political liberals. Thank goodnes for at least a small diversity of opinion. Most American Jews are Liberals! They support liberal initiatives! What a surprise!

Of course not all of us are political liberals. Thank goodnes for at least a small diversity of opinion.

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