97. What Is A Secular Synagogue?

This week, Uri and Rivky discuss a recent Tablet article: “Secular Synagogues Take Root in Israel.” (Thanks to astute Tach-head Adi for the tip!) As the article documented, there is a recent rise of non-observant Israelis looking for deeper spiritual connection to Judaism, and they're finding it in new ways, like through secular synagogues. But is a secular synagogue an oxymoron? Is this movement inspiring, or sacrilegious, or both? And could/should such a movement exist here in the United States? Related links: Secular Synagogues Take Root In Israel: https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/295429/secular-synagogues-take-root-in-israel Reform/Conservative Movements In Israel: http://jppi.org.il/new/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RisingStreams.pdf Neturei Karta clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUjiJpshGCw