Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) Biography
- Position:
- Not Clearly Pro or Con to the question "Is Sexual Orientation Determined at Birth?"
- Reasoning:
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“It is clear, however, that for many people sexual orientation is not a matter of conscious choice but is constitutional and therefore not subject to change. It is also true that for some, sexual orientation may be a matter of conscious choice.”
Central Conference of American Rabbis, “Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Homosexuality and the Rabbinate,” available at www.ccarnet.org, 1990
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Organizations/VIPs/Other
Individuals and organizations that do not fit into the other star categories. - Description:
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“The CCAR, founded in 1889, is the oldest and largest rabbinic organization in North America. It projects a powerful voice in the religious life of the American and international Jewish communities. The CCAR’s unique contribution to a continued vibrant Jewish community and Reform Movement lies in its work fostering excellence in Reform Rabbis; enhancing unity and connectedness among Reform Jews; applying Jewish values to a contemporary life; and, creating a compelling and accessible Judaism for today and the future.”
“About the CCAR,” www.ccarnet.org (accessed Feb. 3, 2012)
- Mission:
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“The CCAR enriches and strengthens the Jewish community by empowering Reform Rabbis to provide religious, spiritual and organizational leadership as it:
- Fosters excellence in Reform Rabbis
- Enhances Reform Rabbis’ professional and personal lives
- Amplifies the voice of the Reform Rabbinate in the Reform Movement, the Jewish community and the world in which we live.”
“Mission Statement,” www.ccarnet.org, Jan. 17, 2008
- Other:
- 509(a)(2) private foundation