1930's Religion | "The Guiding Principles of Reform Judaism"

Declaration

By: Central Conference of American Rabbis

Date: 1937

Source: Central Conference of American Rabbis. "The Guiding Principles of Reform Judaism." Columbus, 1937. Available online at http://uahc.org/ccar/platforms/columbus.html; website home page: http://www.ccarnet.org (accessed February 10, 2003).

About the Organization: The Central Conference of American Rabbis, established in 1889, assists rabbis and their congregations in the practice of Reform Judaism. At a major meeting in Columbus, Ohio, in 1937, the Conference produced "The Guiding Principles of Reform Judaism." Also known as "The Columbus Platform," this document served as a guide to progressive Jewish beliefs and practices.

Introduction

The history of Reform Judaism begins with the experiences of...