What is the Reconstructionist approach to the idea of the Chosen People?
Rather than view ourselves as God’s chosen people, we understand ourselves as being called upon to do God’s work. We follow this unique path of doing God’s work because the Jewish story, civilization, and culture belong to us. Part of our journey includes the formation of a special covenant, a ‘brit’ between God and Israel. Our covenant is a holy relationship grounded in Jewish ethics and values. This also means respecting the diversity of each religion and culture in its unique contribution to global community of which we are a part.
