EMOR PROJECT - The Blueprint
בס״ד
WHY EMOR?
IN TODAY’S WORLD, SO MANY JEWISH RESOURCES AND INITIATIVES ARE AVAILABLE.
HOWEVER, IT CAN OFTEN BE DIFFICULT TO FIND THE INFORMATION ONE SEEKS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGES OF MODERN JEWISH LIFE.
“A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING,
AND
EVERYTHING IN
ITS PLACE.”
We are a non-judgemental Orthodox organization with no hidden agenda, committed to sharing Torat Hayim (A Torah of Life) as a source of guidance for life.
We are working to provide a framework for organizing and disseminating the wealth of Jewish resources and initiatives, enabling users, regardless of their background or prior knowledge, to easily find and understand relevant and authoritative information.
We believe that as more Jews become empowered through knowledge, they will contribute productively to the dialogue on contemporary issues.
The Emor project is a massive undertaking, and with minimal resources, we have only completed the first step of the larger project. We are constantly working to develop, improve and add to the site.
Some areas are still in the development phase. Only with partnerships and support, we will be able to continue to build on this framework and add new initiatives to create a fully functional and all-encompassing website.
ACCESS TO CONTENT
We aim to:
- categorize, in a structured and organized manner, resources and websites of Torah learning by their areas of interest.
- provide comprehensive access to information in a clear and organized manner.
- promote confidence in independent exploration of contemporary Jewish resources.
- empower individuals with knowledge, since Jewish education is the key to our future.
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UNDERSTANDING OF CONTENT
Our vision is to enable each individual, regardless of their background or prior knowledge, to:
- Navigate through the sources, concepts and debates in order to apply these to everyday life and when confronting the challenges posed to Judaism by the modern world.
- Understand the halakhic decision-making structure and Jewish Thought process.
- Understand terminology and concepts through the Emor Notes – a vast reservoir of explanations and supplementary information.
- Understand how ancient principles are still vital and relevant today.
FRAMEWORK
The Mishna states (Avot 1:2):
On Three Things The World Stands:
TORAH
Connecting through Torah learning
AVODA
Strengthening our connection with The Creator
GEMILUT CHASADIM
Connecting through acts of kindness
These “Foundation Pillars” constitute our framework for organizing and disseminating the Jewish people’s wealth of information and initiatives.
STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION
GEMILUT CHASADIM
AVODA
TORAH
EMOR MAPPING PROJECT
Through an interactive platform, users – whether learned or novice – can access the most compelling discussions, opinions, and rulings of Judaism’s leading rabbis, scholars and of communal figures.
- Rabbis and scholars will applaud having the sources compiled and available in one place.
- Laypeople will appreciate the guidance in applying Jewish law, outlooks, and principles to challenges posed to Judaism by the modern world.
GATEWAYS TO TORAT HAYIM
Connecting people to Jewish teachings and resources:
- by providing the user with a wide selection of carefully considered and compiled excerpts from the teachings of Rabbis, scholars, and institutions.
- by categorization of websites by area of interest which helps the user to independently find relevant resources to them.
- by utilizing the benefits of social media platforms enabling a wider audience to be exposed to the rich content we are providing.
AN INTERACTIVE VISUAL REPRESENTATION THAT:
Aims to consolidate the full range of sources, rulings and opinions concerning the pressing Jewish issues of our times.
