IKAR

Ours is a tradition of stories. We see this from the flawed humanity of Adam and Eve through the tangle of relationships in Genesis and the struggle and redemption of Exodus, to the creative rabbinic interpretations of Midrash and Talmud, to the spiritually rooted Chasidic tales. Stories are essential to understanding one another and informing how we make sense of and choose to live in the world. Right now, we need to be telling and hearing our abortion stories.

Our stories paint a different picture. They illustrate how the decisions we make are firmly rooted in our values, which are sometimes conflicting, and how each person among us must have the freedom to make these choices for themselves. When we hear one another’s stories we understand more deeply the role of abortion access in honoring the sanctity of life.

We urge you to listen, share your own story, speak out, and join the work to ensure that all people in the US retain access to abortion and the freedom to follow our own consciences and religions.

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Ours is a tradition of stories. We see this from the flawed humanity of Adam and Eve through the tangle of relationships in Genesis and the struggle and redemption of Exodus, to the creative rabbinic interpretations of Midrash and Talmud, to the spiritually rooted Chasidic tales. Stories are essential to understanding one another and informing how we make sense of and choose to live in the world. Right now, we need to be telling and hearing our abortion stories.

Our stories paint a different picture. They illustrate how the decisions we make are firmly rooted in our values, which are sometimes conflicting, and how each person among us must have the freedom to make these choices for themselves. When we hear one another’s stories we understand more deeply the role of abortion access in honoring the sanctity of life.

We urge you to listen, share your own story, speak out, and join the work to ensure that all people in the US retain access to abortion and the freedom to follow our own consciences and religions.

Membership

IKAR is fueled by the love, talent, and creative investment of each of our community members. Our membership is an expression of individual commitments and a way for each person to expand their Jewish horizons through learning and spiritual growth.

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What if I’m new?

Welcome! We love new faces and are glad you’re here. If you’re mulling over whether to come to check out IKAR, you should. We know it’s not easy to step into a new place, so we’ll be there for you and make it a bit easier to dip that toe in.

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Our Mission

Creating a Just Community

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IKAR’s mission is to reanimate Jewish life and develop a spiritual and moral foundation for a just and equitable society. Fusing piety and hutzpah, obligation and inspiration, IKAR is a dynamic, multi-generational community that fosters a yearning for personal, purposeful, creative engagement in Jewish life, particularly among young and disaffected Jews. Rooted in Los Angeles and reaching globally, we strive to actively and intentionally celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the Jewish people. Click here to learn more.