A Statement of Principles for Reform Judaism
Central Conference of American Rabbis
1999
God
We affirm the reality and oneness of God, even as we may differ in our understanding of the Divine presence.
We affirm that the Jewish people is bound to God by an eternal בְּרִית (b’rit), covenant, as reflected in our varied understandings of Creation, Revelation and Redemption.
We affirm that every human being is created בְּצֶלֶם אֱלֹהִים (b…
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