Question 1

01. LEARNING

Accepted Answer

We believe that every Jew should be a student and any Jew can be a teacher.

Question 2

02. EXPAND JEWISH HORIZONS

Accepted Answer

We strive to create experiences which will allow all to strengthen their Jewish identity

Question 3

03. COMMUNITY AND MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY

Accepted Answer

We strive to create community - together we can achieve more than as individuals

Question 4

04. COMMITMENT TO RESPECT

Accepted Answer

We expect our participants to act respectfully to each other, including to all volunteers. We believe it is important to make presenters’ biographies clear enough to aid informed choice. We are committed to treating all of our participants, and all sessions presented, with equal respect. No-one is more important than anyone else.

Question 5

05. FOR THE SAKE OF HEAVEN

Accepted Answer

We do not seek to place greater or lesser value on one way of Jewish life, thinking or belief over any other.

Question 6

06. BRINGING JEWS WITH DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS OUTLOOKS TOGETHER

Accepted Answer

To enable Jews to be together and not separate, we keep kashrut in public spaces (so we can eat together) and keep Shabbat in public spaces (so Shomrei Jews can fully participate in public activities).

Question 7

07. EMPOWERMENT

Accepted Answer

We expect our participants to act respectfully to each other, including to all volunteers. We believe it is important to make presenters' biographies clear enough to aid informed choice. We are committed to treating all of our participants, and all sessions presented, with equal respect. No-one is more important than anyone else.

Question 8

08. PARTICIPATION AND VOLUNTARISM

Accepted Answer

We believe that all have an important contribution to make, and that this is best done through voluntarism. LIMMUD NZ is not for profit but for the benefit of the community. As far as possible, any excess resources will always be ploughed back into improving Jewish education.

Question 9

09. VALUING DIVERSITY

Accepted Answer

We value choice, diversity and accessibility in all our learning. We seek to have the greatest possible diversity of Jews participate in our activities

Question 10

10. ENABLING CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE

Accepted Answer

We strive to create opportunities for connections across communities and individuals, by providing the space for these to happen.

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