Refection on Reform Jews' Evolution

Tidbit from Torah Study 4/2

Early Reformers felt that "modern" life was somewhat superior and effected how they viewed the "laws of Torah".

As they got more and more disillusioned with "modernity" there is a turn back to look more closely at the Torah for guidance and reflection.

Now we are more humble and more willing to learn about and from the mitzvot.

Therefore there is a feeling that is good about the community coming back together to learn Torah.

This reflection came from a discussion on how we want to follow the "law of the festivals" and come together more for the day of the pilgrimage festivals.... especially Sukkot but also Pesach and Shavuot. But the pressures of our secular lives interfere with this so it is difficult to take another 3 days from the "working world" to join in the 'pilgrimage' focus.