Irene Rosenfeld Addressed Reform Rabbis on "Moses, Madoff, and Mondelez" at Annual Convention of Central Conference of American Rabbis in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 2, 2014) - Mondelēz International Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld told a gathering of North American Reform rabbis how Judaism guides her professional life and leadership of one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Mondelēz International is the $35 billion global snacking powerhouse launched following Rosenfeld's strategic decision to spin-off the company's North American grocery operations (Kraft Foods Group) in October 2012.
Rosenfeld said that three Jewish precepts, in particular, inform her professional philosophy: They include the ethos of living a clean life; the imperative to follow the Golden Rule; and the Jewish obligation to practice Tikkun Olam, Hebrew for "repairing the world."
Rosenfeld addressed the 125th annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) in Chicago. The CCAR is the world's largest group of Jewish clergy, with over 2,000 member rabbis.
"My husband Richard and I attend Friday night services whenever I'm in town," said Rosenfeld, who belongs to North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, Ill. "Shabbat continues to be for me and my family a wonderful respite from the hectic pace of the week."
In explaining Judaism's role in her business life, Rosenfeld described the multifaceted nature of its values:
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About CCAR
The Central Conference of American Rabbis, founded in 1889, is the oldest and largest rabbinic organization in North America. As the professional organization for Reform Rabbis of North America, the CCAR projects a powerful voice in the religious life of the American and international Jewish communities. Since its establishment, the CCAR has a rich history of giving professional and personal support to Reform rabbis, providing them with opportunities for study, professional development and spiritual growth beginning while they are still in seminary, through mid-careers, and into retirement. The CCAR is uniquely positioned to meet the ongoing needs of its nearly 2,000 member rabbis (virtually the entire Reform rabbinate) and the entire Reform Jewish community. For more information please visit the CCAR's website at http://ccarnet.org/.
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