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The Masorti (Conservative) Movement in Israel’s overall goal is to promote
and strengthen a religious, communal and spiritual Jewish approach, combining
faithfulness to Judaism, Zionism and Democracy, which will play a leading role
in Israeli society, contributing to Klal Yisrael.
The Masorti kehillot (congregations) are the principal vehicle of the
Masorti Movement for achieving this goal. Proudly flying the flag of pluralistic
and inclusive Judaism in some fifty centers throughout the country, the members,
services and activities of the kehillot bring the message of Masorti
Judaism to the wider community in which they are located.
Masorti kehillot uniquely present traditional Jewish values in programs
that transcend Shabbat and holiday services. Unlike most Israeli synagogues,
Masorti congregations offer a broad range of social and educational programs
with Jewish content for members and the wider community, from pre-schoolers
to senior citizens. Programming includes lectures, study groups, family education
and holiday celebrations. Masorti Rabbis, together with the Movement’s
Religious Affairs Bureau, provide for life-cycle events, such as circumcisions,
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and burials.
Our kehillot range from fully-fledged communities with their own synagogue
building, regular services, weekly study programs and other communal activities,
to small havurot that meet in private homes or public bomb shelters. The Movement
places great importance on the development of existing and new kehillot.
When you are in Israel, the Masorti Movement invites you to contact a kehillah
near to where you are staying. You will be warmly embraced by our kehillah!
Use the listings in the left-hand sidebar to locate congregations according
to region, or print out the attached pdf file, with a list of all our kehillot.
Contact Information
Address: P.O. Box 7559, 91074 Jerusalem, ISRAEL
Telephone: +972 (2) 624 6510 ext 27
Fax: +972 (2) 624 6869
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This program is supported by grants from
the Jewish Agency for Israel, the UJA-Federation of New York, the United
Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey and the JUF/Jewish Federation
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