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Whither Masorti a Response to Michael G

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As Conservative Judaism faces declining synagogue membership in America, Israel's Masorti movement has emerged as a vital force shaping the future of non-Orthodox traditional Judaism worldwide. In response to Michael Graetz's proposals for Masorti's development, a comparative analysis between Israeli and American Jewish contexts reveals that Israel's centrality to global Jewish life makes Masorti's trajectory particularly significant. The movement demonstrates sustained growth through community building and youth programming, largely by embracing distinctively Israeli perspectives rather than importing diaspora models. Drawing upon the secular Zionist Hebrew culture established by Israel's founders, Masorti organizations effectively bridge secular and Orthodox communities by offering accessible approaches to traditional Judaism without requiring full Orthodox observance. While proposals for Masorti political party formation warrant skepticism, the movement's grassroots community development strategy has proven successful. Masorti's primary strength lies in creating local religious organizations that preserve Zionist values while maintaining connection to Jewish tradition, positioning the movement to define twenty-first century Judaism globally through its Israeli success.

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    Published 2011

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    Jeff Cymet