Edgar Bronfman, Sr. - Judaism Quotes

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I spent my entire career in business, and was fortunate to experience success. Essential to my success, however, was the fact that I was engaged in the larger world around me as a curious person who wanted to learn. I did not rely only on business perspectives. In fact, it was a drive to understand and enjoy life — and be connected to something larger than myself in my love of reading, learning, and in my case, studying and learning about Judaism — that allows me, at 84, to see my life as fully rounded.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Our community can't stake its future on telling young people whom they should or should not marry. The goal of outreach work should not be convincing Jews why they should marry other Jews. Outreach work should instead be about making Judaism relevant and providing substantive educational opportunities.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

I am not beholden to a Jewish tradition based on divine law and belief, but rather see Judaism as a golden heritage of rigorous inquiry, wisdom and discussion of the human condition which offers me profound wisdom and guidance in how I live my life.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.