The National Council of Synagogues is a partnership of the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructing Judaism movements in Judaism dealing with interreligious affairs on a national level. We believe that religious bodies need to talk to one another, dialogue with each other, and share ideas, insights and values if religions are to play a role in building a better society.
The National Council of Synagogues is a partnership with Reform, Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism movements in Judaism dealing with interreligious affairs on a national level. Consequently, the program of the National Council of Synagogues includes:
âžµ Consultations and meetings with clergy, theologians and lay leaders from faith groups including the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Council of Churches, Peace Islands (Muslim) and a new Jewish-Evangelical dialogue in conjunction with the Miller Center at Hebrew College.
âžµ Retreats with colleagues of other faiths in order to study relevant texts,learn from one another, share concerns, open up dialogue and forge new friendships based on trust;
âžµ Publication of books, papers, speeches, essays and articles in appropriate journals and in volumes for the enlightenment and education of clergy and laity.
We believe that if there is to be peace in this world, there must first be peace between the various world religions. We are pledged to do our part to dispel misconceptions, misunderstandings and mistrust and build instead bridges of respect, honor, and faithfulness between the various faith groups.
