As a Jew, it’s only natural that—among the many groups and causes he gives too—Ira Riklis supports worthy Jewish organizations. But all-too-often when it comes to religious matters (as in many other areas of life), different groups have different perspectives and seek to convert those who come to them for help to their point of view. Fortunately, there are others, such as Aish HaTorah, who take a more open view and welcome all who come to them.
It’s that spirit of openness that has led Ira Riklis to become such a strong supporter of the educational organization which teaches Jews about their holy book, the Torah, and seeks to connect them to their spirituality. While the group does spring from a strict, Orthodox ideology, it doesn’t try to convert others to their perspective as a precondition for access to their services. Rather, they believe in the principle of “Your Life. Your Judaism,” where each person comes to their faith in their own way and at their own pace.