The Mission of AOJS
The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists is an organization devoted to the orientation of science within the framework of Orthodox Jewish tradition. The organization aims to assist those endeavors which will help improve the Torah way of life for Jews throughout the modern world, both intellectually and practically.
Founded in 1948, AOJS serves the Jewish community in areas to which the Orthodox scientist is particularly qualified to contribute. The Association also provides an intellectual meeting ground for persons who, by virtue of their professional qualifications, interests and activities, can contribute to the constructive incorporation of scientific knowledge and thinking into the Torah way of life. It unites the common interests of Orthodox Jewish scientists throughout the world.
The specific aims of the Association include:
Education and Guidance
Assistance to individuals and institutions in the solution of practical problems encountered by Orthodox Jews and their children in the study or practice of scientific pursuits; support for the educational ideal of a true synthesis of Jewish and secular studies.
Ideology
Study of the applicability of scientific method and knowledge to the strengthening of Torah ideology; contribution to the solution of ideological problems relating to the apparent points of conflict between scientific theory and Orthodox Judaism.
Halacha
Provision of consulting services to Rabbinical authorities concerned with the implications of technological developments for the Jewish law.
AOJS continues its work, which includes, planning major events which attract numerous participants, responding to individual inquiries on issues of practical halacha related to science and medicine and publishing articles and essays related to science and medicine, allowing them to successfully reach the Jewish community. In the end, though, the heart of AOJS is not the schedule or the programs, it is the thinkers, like you, who are committed to exploring contemporary scientific developments and dilemmas from a halachic perspective.
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