Welcome to JSurge!


We’re community … We’re change makers … and … We’re meeting Judaism in our individual zones of comfort and joy.

JSurge is a synagogue without walls – a place to learn, a place to practice Jewish observance and ritual, a place to mark life cycle events, a place to repair the world, a place to connect and engage – beyond the barriers of institutional Judaism.

Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, is Judaism envisioning a more ideal and just
world. Working toward this goal is vital to our being active and engaged Jews.

JSurge is committed to practicing and teaching social action. With your support, we
address critical, emergent needs for vulnerable populations. And … we partner with
an expanding group of non-profit organizations using creativity and vision to make
positive impact for individuals, families and communities around the world.

SEE how your support is creating change.

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Community

“Two Jews. Three opinions.” As a community, we’re nourished by robust conversation, spirited debate, and deep perspective … on issues within and beyond Judaism.

Each month, JSurge dives into a compelling issue and offers a marketplace of opinion – some divergent, some complementary, and all thought provoking. If you’d like to participate, let us know.

 

Topic of the Month:

About four-in-ten married Jews have a non-Jewish spouse, according to the Pew Research Center’s report, Jewish Americans in 2020. Some Jewish communal leaders are concerned. Is intermarriage such a bad thing?

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Service

Do you need assistance to train your young adult for a B’nai Mitzvah? Do you require a rabbi to officiate at a funeral or memorial service? Do you want to consult with a Jewish clergy member to plan a Jewish or interfaith wedding ceremony? Do you need a Jewish educator to teach you Hebrew or Judaism 101?

JSurge.org is a nationwide network of Jewish clergy, educators, and communal leaders available to assist you and your family over the full spectrum of Jewish lifecycle events, learning opportunities, and observances.

We recognize the large community of Jews who are unaffiliated with institutional, brick-and-mortar Judaism, but who want to maintain or enhance their Jewish lives.

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Is movement-oriented Judaism relevant anymore?

There is an old story of a rabbi, who during a flood patiently waits for God to save him, refusing the help of the police, fire department and Coast Guard. Upon his death, the rabbi complains to God: How could you have forsaken me? God’s response: I sent you the police, fire department and Coast Guard — what did you expect?


JSurge Presents! is the podcast of JSurge.org – digestible and illuminating conversations on compelling Jewish community issues and more! For now, listen on our website or find us on SoundCloud. And coming soon … look for us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRADIO … and wherever you get your podcasts.
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