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Welcome to the Soetendorp Institute
The Jacob Soetendorp Institute for Human Values has been founded by Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp. Honoring the name of his late father, the Institute is building bridges between the religions, cultures and generations. It is guided by the imperative of tikkun olam, repairing a world that is broken for those in need, for ourselves and our future.
The basic motivation for the projects of the Soetendorp Institute was derived in Rabbi Soetendorp's moving life story, his "memory beyond memories": Having survived World War II as a hidden childed, rescued by a righteous couple who risked their lives for him, Rabbi Soetendorp has come to the conviction: When the gaze of a baby can still reach the heart, even in the deepest depravity, nothing is lost.
The Institute therefore promotes an "education of the heart" that generates hope, inspiration and empathy with other cultures, religions, and forms of life. We believe that these skills are essential for eradicating xenophobia and creating just, peaceful and sustainable communities.
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Unpublished What We Do
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- Published: 29 December 2008
- Protect and realize the rights of all human beings
- Working toward just social/cultural, economic and governance systems
- Peace and Reconciliation
- Interfaith Dialogue
- Protect and Preserve the Environment
- Promote Universal Education
Activities
Peace and Reconciliation
Interfaith Dialogue
Leadership in Faith
Internationalize the Inter-Spiritual Opening of Parliament
Islam and the West
Protect and Preserve the Environment
Earth Charter Ambassador
Protect and realize the rights of all human beings
MDG Ambassador
Internationalize the Day of Respect
Council of Conscience
Outreach to Youth
Promote Universal Education
Working toward just social, economic and governance systems
Where We Are Active (this section to be added later)
Netherlands
Europe
Globally