At Moishe House London we've been thinking a lot about our mission statement and values. This is because some time in the next couple years this house will find itself without any of its founders for the first time. It'll be a whole new 'generation' for Moishe House London. So how can we make sure the community stays true to its vision? What is its vision?
We are a community that draws from ideas and practices from across the Jewish spectrum. We appreciate the richness and knowledge of orthodoxy, and the openness and boldness of liberal Jewish movements. We see ourselves as standing for experimental, creative and dynamic Judaism in the diaspora and hope that our values will have a ripple effect on the Jewish and wider community.
Our values are:
Egalitarianism
Artistry
Non-hierarchy
Empowerment
Grassroots
Developing Jewish life in the UK
Learning
Observance through discussion and consensus
Many of our goals and values dovetail with those of the international Moishe House organisation. I know that both we and the MoHo Mothership are committed to tikkun olam and the flowering of grassroots, innovative Jewish life. But we like to think we also bring a very local flavour to our community.
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