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ELCA Statements on Jewish Relations
The Declaration of the ELCA to the
Jewish Community
On April 18, 1994 the ELCA adopted the "Declaration,"
which repudiates Luther's anti-Jewish writings, expresses deep
regret for their historical consequences, and reclaims the desire to
live in "love and respect for Jewish people."
Guidelines for Lutheran-Jewish
Relations
The ELCA adopted the "Guidelines"
on November 16, 1998, which emphasize local and inter-religious
cooperation.
Talking Points: Topics in
Christian-Jewish Relations
The
Talking Points are comprised of eight topics for timely
discussion on matters of interest to Jewish-Christian relations.
ELCA - Reform Judaism Dialogue
In August, 2002 the ELCA entered into
dialogue with Reform Judaism. The purpose was and is to
increase sharing and understanding in areas of mutual interest.
The first session took place in May, 2003. The most recent
session was held in March, 2006. As a result of these and
other efforts, Rabbi Eric Yoffee, President of the Union for
Reform Judaism (URJ), spoke at the 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly,
to the encouragement and welcome of those present. The
ELCA-Reform Judaism Dialogue is comprised of members of the ELCA
and members of the Reform Movement Commission on Inter-Religious
Relations, which includes delegates from the Union for Reform
Judaism, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Hebrew Union
College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and the Jewish Chautauqua
Society. Dialogue Topics of Discussion: identity
and self-understanding of Lutherans and Jews, individual governing
structures, and emphases of faith. Other theological themes:
the meaning of covenant, and conflict in the Middle East.
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