Who We Are

The American Council for Judaism (ACJ) was founded in 1942 to uphold Reform Judaism as a tradition dedicated to universal ethics and justice at a time when many Jewish institutions began centering Jewish nationalism through Zionism. Today, we renew this commitment by fostering interdenominational, ethically consistent Judaism beyond nationalism.

Our Mission

The ACJ offers Jewish education, intercommunal connections, and religious guidance beyond nationalism—free from the Zionist idea of Judaism as a nationality or the elevation of one nation above others. We support individuals, locally rooted groups, and synagogues in cultivating Jewish ritual spaces and practices grounded in justice, solidarity, and humility.

Our Vision

The ACJ promotes Judaism that is rooted in an ethical core, nurtures diverse interdenominational and intercultural Jewish life, is free from Zionist and other nationalist ideologies, and fosters solidarity beyond nationalism.

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