About Jewish Universalism

Although Cool Shul is an independent community, our Rabbi was ordained as . Jewish Universalist.  Some of the beliefs of Jewish Universalism are...

FROM THE UJUC (UNION OF JEWISH UNIVERSALIST COMMUNITIES) WEBSITE

• JU believes all paths to the divine are equally Holy and that one’s religion is not the sole and exclusive source of truth.
• JU believes Judaism is a constantly evolving spiritual practice.
• JU asserts that all people who follow the dictate to love your neighbor as yourself are “chosen.”
• JU embraces Interfaith Families and unconditionally welcomes all people to participate in our Jewish worship and rituals.
• JU honors our Jewish rituals, traditions, teachings and texts and seeks to repair the world, Tikkun Olam, through acts of loving kindness, G’milut Hasadim.