Judaism
Judaism is increasingly prevalent within Unitarian Universalism. At last count, 1.3 percent of Unitarian Universalists identified as Jewish, and 25 percent of Unitarian Universalist congregations reported the presence of a strong Jewish theological perspective.One of the six sources of faith from which Unitarian Universalism draws is "Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves." This idea of love and action makes Unitarian Universalist Judaism very dynamic and meaningful. As Unitarian Universalist minister Liz Lerner says, “Judaism is filled with morality and visions of justice that are moving and profound.”
Even Unitarian Universalists who are not Jewish are often inspired by what Judaism brings to our religious community. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations now celebrate some of the major Jewish holidays. Intergenerational Passover Seders are special favorites, and the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) provide a time for all congregational members, Jewish or not, to examine their lives and atone.
Last updated on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
