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Welcome to the "Mouvement Juif Libéral de France" ! Who we are
Founded in 1977, the “Mouvement Juif Libéral de France” is one of the largest and most dynamic synagogues in France.
By American Jewish standards the approach and practice of MJLF is closer to Conservative than Reform. From a British vantage point we are close to the synagogues of the Movement for Reform Judaism. We are affiliated to the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), which represents more than 1.7 million jews worldwide.
We believe that to-day Judaism is the result of all the previous generations. Thus, it deeply relies on all the traditional texts, and their historical comments, but accepts a critical view on them. The jewish law, the Halakha, may and must continuously evolve and progress, as its name suggests.
Acknowledging the numerous issues raised to a jew by the changes of the modern world, the MJLF contributes to find solutions which are fully respectful of jewish principles, culture, and traditions. Its ambition is to help a great number of jews to know, study, and transmit the teachings and principles of our religion.
For instance, at our religious services, men and women pray together, with equal roles, and the prayers, stressed by adequate music, are said in Hebrew and in French. And, prior to the Shabbat services, a short explanation of the parasha is discussed.
Currently, 1400 families come to our three synagogues, to attend religious celebrations, to study, but also to meet. Thus, the MJLF is a culturally diverse congregation, representing the rich mosaic of French Jewry, with an open mind to the rest of the world.
Our Talmud Torah (Religious School) is noted for its excellent teaching and has an enrolment of over 350 students. Each year, the MJLF presents an exciting variety of educational, cultural, and social programs which include adult-education classes, lectures, conferences, Shabbat dinners, congregational trips, and camp programs (during school vacations & the summer).
The MJLF speaks English too
Our three rabbis are all fluent in English, and will be pleased to assist you in our community. Stephen Berkowitz was born and educated in the United States, Celia Surget has an american mother, and Delphine Horvilleur has spent several years in the US during her rabbinic studies.
(Incidentally, this text has not been reviewed by any of them)
Besides, a fairly large number of our members are fluent in English.
Whether you are visiting Paris, living here temporarily, or are a permanent resident we invite you to come for a Shabbat service !
And, if you would like to create or to take part to some activity more oriented towards English speaking people, please contact us, and we will be glad to help you with the support of our structure.
You could also contribute to the English section of this web site and/or write - in english - in one of our publications.
To make it short, any kind of active participation will be welcome.
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