http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Reform-Movement-representatives-describe-quiet-revolution-to-Knesset-committee-446021
I think that it is interesting how significant reform rabbis
and orthodox rabbis talking to one another is, so much so that a simple meeting
between the rabbis, where no major reforms between the sects were made, would
constitute a “revolution”. We learn in school that a revolution is a forceful
overthrow of an old system. Assuming that the “old system” in this case is a
lack of understanding between the sects of Judaism, I think that a positive
change among sects could very likely take place- understanding starts with
communication, which has already begun. However, to call it a revolution
between the sects implies “force”, which I don’t think is something Judaism
should be hoping for. I admire Judaism as a peaceful, accepting religion, and
we should not be forcing other sects to be doing anything. Rather, we must be
working with one another to reform, not forcefully revolutionize, the old
system of miscommunication.
I do understand why you explain how this meeting does not constitute a revolution, however, I do feel that it could start one. Learning, interacting, and accepting such different strands Judaism in this meeting certainly deepens our unity. I also think that it's extremely important to put to miscommunication behind us to be able to revolutionanize our failing system. I do not agree with all of your points, but they are very well written in your blog and very well explained.
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