Saltz Worldwide

For Progressive Jewish Communities around the World
חינוך יהודי לקהילות בתפוצות

In addition to our Jerusalem-based seminars, the Saltz Center also offers regional programs, community symposiums, workshops and a range of opportunities for intensive Jewish study throughout the world. The Saltz Center provides curricula and stimulating educational tools that help Progressive Jewish communities construct models of vibrant Jewish learning.

Sample Seminars, Courses and Workshops.

Reaction to Modernity-Modern Jewish Communities / Modern Jewish Thought

Central to understanding Progressive Judaism is the ability to grasp modern Jewish religious thought. This seminar explores the Jewish people and their interaction with modernity and post-modernity. Setting a theological context for the study of Progressive Judaism , we examine in detail the various responses to 19th and 20th century religious alternatives with 21st century conclusions.

Progressive Judaism-The Historical Story

Progressive Jews worldwide value the principal of tikkun olam - repairing the world through the pursuit of social justice – just as we value ritual and tradition. This commitment extends to protecting the physical and spiritual well-being of the Jewish people and their neighbors living side by side in their home communities around the world. The World Union is dedicated to ensuring that Progressive Judaism's call for freedom, equality and peace remains a pillar for all of its communities.

Constructing Models for Social Action

Central to understanding Progressive Judaism is the ability to grasp modern Jewish religious thought. This seminar explores the Jewish people and their interaction with modernity and post-modernity. Setting a theological context for the study of Progressive Judaism , we examine in detail the various responses to 19th and 20th century religious alternatives with 21st century conclusions.

Para-rabbinic Training Programs

A growing number of Jewishly literate lay congregants around the world are receiving training and mentoring to assume a variety of responsibilities in their communities. This seminar is for those people who have been identified by their community as promising candidates for receiving such support and the recognition they need to take on additional responsibility.