Our Vision and Core Values

The Community Synagogue is a vibrant, caring and inclusive Reform congregation that inspires meaningful relationships with one another, the larger community and with God.

We are committed to:

COMMUNITY – Embracing our members at every stage of their lives, offering friendship, compassion and acts of loving kindness.

EDUCATION / TORAH – Providing meaningful Jewish learning experiences to nurture an environment of lifelong learning.

ISRAEL – Supporting the State of Israel as a pluralistic, culturally diverse, democratic Jewish state; and supporting Jews and the Reform movement around the world.

LIFE CYCLE – Creating and sharing powerful transformative Jewish moments in our lives.

OUTREACH – Welcoming interfaith families, the unaffiliated, and people of all ages, races, abilities and sexual orientation.

SOCIAL ACTION – Engaging in acts of tikkun olam (repairing the world) that lead to greater justice, righteousness and human dignity.

TRADITION – Honoring the history of our congregation and preserving the heritage of the Jewish people.

VOLUNTEERISM / ENGAGEMENT – Developing a culture of engagement through giving of time and resources according to each person’s ability.

WORSHIP – Creating sacred and inspiring worship experiences that enrich our spiritual lives both personally and communally.

YOUTH – Instilling a solid foundation of Jewish connection in our young people, and empowering them to be a positive force in the world.