House of Learning
(Beit Midrash בֵּית מִדְרָֹש)

House of Worship
(Beit Tefilah בֵּית תְּפִלָה)

House of Assembly
(Beit Knesset בֵּית כְּנֶסֶת)

Repair of the World
(Tikkun Olam תִּקוּן עוֹלָם)

We are a synagogue:

• that teaches Torah

• that empowers its members to take responsibility for their own Jewishness

• that provides Jewish knowledge and education for adults and children

• that helps its members create Jewish homes and foster Jewish memories

• whose teachers are knowledgeable about and committed to teaching Reform Judaism

We are a synagogue:

• that worships together as a community

• whose members strive to understand God

• whose members are familiar with its services and are comfortable participating

• whose members recognize the sacredness of the Jewish calendar by celebrating Shabbat and Jewish holidays

• whose liturgy reflects the needs and desires of its members

We are a synagogue:

• that strives to fulfill the role of extended family

• where every member commits to contribute a fair share of time and money

• where issues of daily life are discussed from a Jewish perspective

• where members and their families socialize in a Jewish environment

We are a synagogue:

• that provides a Jewish presence in the larger community

• whose members participate in social action projects

• whose members contribute to Jewish and non-Jewish charities

• that partners with the local Jewish Federation and the institutions of Reform Judaism

• that recognizes the importance of Israel to the Jewish people

• that builds coalitions with other faith communities