Mission & Vision
Mission & Vision
MISSION:
Beth Israel Congregation is an egalitarian synagogue. Our mission is to connect people to Torah, to one another, and to the world through Jewish practices, texts, and activities, balancing tradition and innovation. We are part of the Conservative movement and actively welcome and promote diversity and inclusion and are committed to growing as a community of gathering, learning, prayer and joy.
VISION:
We will achieve our mission through:
A: Warm, welcoming gatherings focused on ritual, learning, and celebration.
B: Building and sustaining a caring community, a community in which each member’s individuality – gender/observance/stage of life/affinity group – is recognized and affirmed for its contributions to our collective well-being. A community which also supports one another through identifiable stages of life.
C: Raising our children to become confident and capable participants in Jewish life, and ambassadors to the wider world, based on a strong foundation of positive in-depth religious education, meaningful youth programming, and opportunities for service and leadership.
D: Engaging our community with creative programming and deep learning.
E: Expressing Jewish social conscience, social activism and environmental sustainability through acts of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
F: Implementing effective, participatory governance and excellent organizational management.
G: Developing a stable, long-term financial structure and a culture of philanthropy.
H: Identifying, attracting, and connecting with potential members of all ages and life stages, while actively deepening connections with existing members.
I: Providing and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing synagogue building, facilities, and grounds, that are welcoming and serve our community.
Sat, September 23 2023
8 Tishrei 5784
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Today's Calendar
Shabbat Shuva |
Shabbat Service - In-person and on Zoom : 9:30am |
Havdalah : 8:13pm |
Friday Night
Friday Evening Services - In-person and on Zoom : 6:00pm |
The Political Crisis in Israel: A Personal Perspective of a Feminist Legal Scholar and Activist Dr Yofi Tirosh : 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:05pm |
Shabbat Day
Sukkot/Shabbat Morning Service - In-person and on Zoom : 9:30am |
Candle Lighting : 8:01pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Sep 24 |
Sep 24 Kol Nidrei Sunday, Sep 24 7:00pm |
Sep 24 An Opportunity for Meditation Sunday, Sep 24 9:15pm |
Sep 25 Yom Kippur Morning Service Monday, Sep 25 8:30am |
Sep 25 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Ha'Azinu
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Sep 23, 7:16pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 23, 8:13pm |
Shabbat Shuva
Shabbat, Sep 23 |