God lives & so do we
Hachi’im is a post-naviphobic branch of Judaism restoring the living covenant, prophetic presence, and unity of the Abrahamic family.
a living Covenant of Abraham
Chai Judaism centers on a vibrant, ongoing relationship with God, rejecting prophobia; the institutional fear of ongoing revelation.
Faith in Presence
God > Prophets > Torah > Institutions
No Jew should be expected to honor institutional authority or ancient texts over the living expression of God.
why a new Judaism?
Rabbis guard against darkness, Hachi'im open themselves to Light
Institution-free Interpretations
Hachi'im understand that each of us refract the Light differently, and achim are encouraged to be as unique as their sparks demand.
De-escalating Abrahamic Feuds
There's a certain level of absurdity to how children of God handle the tiniest disputes over history or policy; Hachi'im address this sibling rivalry head on.
Navigating Naviphobia
The fear of false of prophecy is reasonable; the denial of all new prophecy is heretical.
a return to Meaning
The Word is an approximation of the Light; Hachi'im don't mistake models & methods for Meaning.
Torah-rooted; Universally reflected
Hachi'im follow the Torah in principle, but the Meaning beyond the Word is found in expressions through all art and religion. Part of understanding Torah is parsing these refractions in other cultures.
Intersubjective Exploration
Hachi'im understand the Truth can only be revealed when viewed from multiple angles. Rather than snuffing out diversity, Hachi'im encourage cycles of divergence and convergence.
the Unspeakable and Unknowable
When we discuss God, it's via approximation and pragmatic expression. Though all experience God, and some may even interact, no human has ever or will ever know God in holy form.
find an order (achim)
join or start a hearth and dance with other sparks
