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I started RAJE over a year ago as a mentor. I knew maybe 1 person going in and had almost no idea of what i was getting myself into. That was a year ago. Today...well...there's no other way to say it, im obsessed with RAJE. for so many reasons. Firstly, if it werent for RAJE, there would be roughtly 200,000 Jews would would probably NEVER be exposed to Judaism more than going to Shul on Yom Kippur. Coupled with the current assimilation rate, you can be sure that in 1 or 2 generations...there'd be barely any Jews left. Can you imagine that? From 200,000...200,000! only maybe 25% left... Secondly, the wide variey of ways they open up people to Judaism is amazing. They have lectures given by Rabbies are are simply Heaven-Sent (if you dont believe me, sit in on a class. i dare you). They invite Jewish Orthodox Professionals to come in and speak to everyone and show how one CAN be actively involved in their Judaism and be highly successful in the Secular world as well. They also have a mentoring program where participants learn with people their own age on a wide variety of topics. Its very nice to hear a lecture...but lets face it, everyone's heard lectures before. Its a completely different experience though when you learn and discuss issues that mattter to you with a peer of your own age. I myself am one of those mentors. I can tell you from a years worth of firsthand experience--as much as i may have exposed my guys to Judaism...theyve taught me so much in return. Just as oe of many examples, one of my guys is a genius architect and, while on our Summer Trip to Paris-Israel, he blew me away with his knowledge of everything architectural (if thats even a word!) Together we've discussed issues, debated topics, honed and come up with practical ways everyone (and i include myself in this) could make Judaism actually apply to their lives in a manner thats not overwhelming but rather enjoyable and conducive to growth. Another thing are the trips. Thats right, plural. Trips. Where else are you going to find an organization that will give you for pretty much FREE (literally) a 2-3 week trip to Israel and countries in Europe such as Paris, Greece, Budapest, Russia, Rome, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Switzerland?? I dont think you will. I could literally go on and on and on about all things RAJE and why they're an amazing organization. In fact, feel free to contact me if u need any more convincing!

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