The vision for Moishe House Joburg is a really exciting one. What makes MH JHB so important to our community is literally it's position as an alternative to the wide SA jewish community.
The J community in SA is very conservative, and tends towards being quite Orthodox, especially in Joburg. Here, if you're not following the orthodox lifestyle, you're doing something wrong.
This attitude has left many young Jews in our wonderful community 'stranded' with regards to their Judaism. They feel that Judiasm is an archaic, boring way to live your life. This is why Moishe House is so important. It offers them an alternative that they can't get anywhere else.
I believe that in a year, Moishe House in Joburg will become intrenched as a 'space of choice' for many Jews. it will be well known as a Jewish organization like any other, but it's impact will not yet be complete.
Once three years have past, I think that the number of young Jews that Moishe touches will begin to become involved in Jewish communal affairs, impacting on policy and decision-making.
Perhaps in five years, Moishe House will be larger, with events every week. By this stage, the community will be opened minded and tolerant, allowing for many different means of jewish expression and thought. although Moishe will not be the only organization advocating this approach, it will be one of the most influential and respected.
This vision will happen, and we are well on our way in making it a reality.
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