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Epilogue

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This epilogue reflects on the outcomes and future directions of a Rabbinical Assembly theological conference focused on Conservative Jewish beliefs about God. The authors, Elliot N. Dorff and Gordon Tucker, employed a methodology that balances historical analysis, contemporary assessment, and future-oriented formulation of Jewish theological concepts. The approach integrates traditional Jewish communitarianism with Enlightenment individualism, emphasizing the need to ground theological interpretation in moral action. The conference successfully demonstrated that Conservative Jewish theology requires simultaneous attention to past traditions, present circumstances, and future applications. Key findings indicate that theological discourse within Conservative Judaism must navigate between individual spiritual exploration and communal coherence while maintaining relevance to contemporary life. The authors propose an agenda for future theological conferences addressing topics including environmental ethics, Jewish law authority, theodicy, Jewish peoplehood, prayer, and eschatology. The study concludes that theological conferences generate significant communal bonding by allowing participants to share fundamental beliefs without requiring consensus, thereby fostering deeper mutual understanding. This work establishes a foundation for ongoing Conservative Jewish theological dialogue that honors tradition while engaging modern challenges.

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    Published 1999

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    Elliot Dorff