Heller: The Arrival of a Messianic Era Depends on Us
I am a little late getting to this, but part of the fun of the internet is that you can always find something later! Robert Heller, Chairman of the Union for Reform Judaism’s Board of Trustees, and all around great friend of the RAC, has a post on the Jerusalem Post’s bog entitled “Why I Chose Reform Judaism.” The entire thing is quite good (of course!) but I was (of course!) particularly moved by his comments on the Movement’s commitment to social justice.
Heeding the prophetic voice: Tikkun olam and social justice are core religious values for us. God’s world, which we hold in trust for our children, grandchildren and generations yet to come, remains fragmented and in need of healing. Each of us is charged with its repair and with enabling all God’s children to share in its abundance. We do not wait for the messiah -- the arrival of a messianic era depends on us.
Amen.