Klal Israël

OJG Klal Israël (Dutch: OPEN Joodse Gemeente Klal Israël. English: OPEN Jewish Congregation Klal Israel) was in 2005, based in Delft, the Netherlands. OJG Klal Israel holds services twice a month in the Delft synagogue, Koornmarkt 12 in Delft. It is affiliated with the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation.

The synagogue in Delft.

Position within Judaism

OJG Klal Israël is part of Progressive Judaism, and holds progressive views on, among many issues, homosexuality, the role of women and the role of non-Jewish family members in the congregation. Its essential moral foundations are: equity and justice, equality, democracy and peace.[1]

The congregation defines itself as independent and "reformodox". It largely follows the Dutch liberal liturgy. It views Torah as a binding blueprint for a meaningful Jewish life. However, in accordance with the talmudic injunction not to accept jurisprudence unquestioningly, it maintains that the interpretation of the law must be shaped by a dynamic and critical process that takes into account the needs and peculiarities of the modern world, and of the evolving Jewish civilization.

Conversion issues

OJG Klal Israel recognizes as valid the conversions sanctioned by batei din of most currents of Judaism, including reform/progressive Judaism, provided that halakhic standards are met. It recognizes the conversions carried out by the conversion board (Bet Din le Giyur) of Foundation Mayim be Sasson (Stichting MaBaS). In principle, the following criteria must be met for recognition: 1) A minimum of 12 months of active participation in public worship (a full liturgical year), 2) Personal commitment, and 3) Completion of a program of study or instruction tailored to the background of the candidate. 4) Fulfillment of ritual requirements: Brit Milah (for males; if already circumcised, Hatafat Dam); Tevilah and Kabbalat ol Mitzvot before a Bet Din. 5) The Bet Din must be valid according to the talmud: three Jews with sufficient knowledge of the conversion laws, of whom at least one is a rabbi. 6) The "legal" conversion is preferably followed by a more communitary affirmation of membership and belonging.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Joods.nl on Klal Israël" (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 May 2007.

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