Rabbi Jonathan Kligler

"Values" are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate one's attitudes and actions. "Jewish Values" are those basic beliefs that are fundamental to Judaism. In this discussion, we articulate those values that we agree are "Jewish", and we explore how those values should inform the positions we take in the current moment, both in the USA and in Israel. Also, we discuss that often core values can be in conflict with each other. Thus, values-based decision making often involves balancing conflicting positions, and requires careful and discerning thought.