Monday, December 08, 2008

Orthodox Synagogues Reach Out To Unaffiliated Jews







December 8, 2008

For decades, Reform and Conservative synagogues across the Hudson Valley have strategized, plotted and prayed over how to connect with some of the many unaffiliated suburban Jews who have few ties to Jewish life other than Philip Roth books.


Now the smaller but fast-growing modern Orthodox community is joining the expedition.
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The Orthodox Union, the influential representative of more than 1,000 Orthodox congregations, is working with three New York synagogues on novel ways to reach disconnected Jews — starting with small steps and a non-judgmental approach.

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