Anthem of Principles of the Network of Jewish Renewal Communities

Anthem of Principles of the Network of Jewish Renewal Communities Mi hu zeh? V'ay zeh hu? Ahava, zehu. (2X) (Who is it and it is who? A network of love, me and you.) WHO ARE WE: We're a network of autonomous communities-joyfully choosing a Jewish spiritual path and-what brings us together is -a desire to -infuse our lives -with decency and holiness. WHO ARE WE: We strive for inclusivity -and work towards the elimination of-all forms and images of dominance in -human relations -and in -religious expression. (The full empowerment of women in our communities-is one expression -of that commitment. We recognize the need for-the re-imaging -of the masculine.) (Mi hu zeh ...) WHO ARE WE: Our roots are in the Torah, the Kabbalah, and other traditional Jewish sources -and-we draw deeply on -our inner truths,- communal wisdom, and other spiritual traditions. (as part of the ongoing process of living WHOARE.WE: We affirm the historical and spiritual connection of -the Jewish people with the land of Israel -and support- the existence of Israel -as an autonomous state -open to the ingathering of Jewish people. We are advocates of Israel's need to engage in dialogue with -all of its neighboring peoples -to hasten the peace we all yearn for. WHO ARE WE: We're committed to -a Jewish expression of Tikkun Olam -(repair of the world) which we understand to meancommunity,- personal,- and ecological healing. WHO ARE WE: We're respectful and honoring of diversity -of Jewish expression -in our membership and activities. (Mi WHO ARE WE: We're just plain folks -in the middle of -an ongoing process of self definition. We welcome good faith dialogue -offered in love. (Mi hi zo, V'ay zo hi : Ahava zuhi ... )