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OHR TORAH STONE
Over two decades ago, Rabbi Shlomo
Riskin dreamt of inspiring a new movement
of Jewish leadership which would successfully synthesize Halachic commitment
with the needs of contemporary Western life, and work toward the unification
of the Jewish world by promoting a Judaism based on tolerance, openness and
inclusion. In 1983, Rabbi Riskin embarked upon the process of realizing his
vision with the founding of Ohr Torah Stone Colleges and Graduate Programs.
The words “Ohr Torah” literally mean “the Torah is
light,” and refer to the enlightening beacon which radiates from a true
combination of Torah values, Zionist ideals, and a dedication to tikkun
olam. Indeed, since its founding, OTS has emerged as this guiding light,
charting new educational, legal and social paths to groundbreaking change in
the realms of women’s rights within Judaism, relations between observant
and secular Jews, and the role of the worldwide community educator and
spiritual leader.
OTS has now grown into an all-encompassing network,
enlightening and motivating nearly 3,000 men and women from junior high to
graduate school, from all religious backgrounds, hailing from every country.
Hundreds of OTS graduates are serving as dynamic, compassionate and engaging
educators, spiritual guides and lay leaders in Israel and in countries
across the globe. Wherever they go, they bring with them the message of an
accessible and relevant Judaism based upon the understanding and acceptance
of the unaffiliated or disenfranchised; the bridging of gaps; the pursuit of
social justice; the quest for unity and the concern for every human being.
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