Our Beliefs

We are a "People's Shul," firmly committed to making decisions in accordance with democratic process.

We respect tradition, but we are not afraid to question it. We embrace the Reconstructionist position that tradition has a vote, but not a veto.

We favor flexibility over dogmatism. Nothing is carved in stone except our desire to build as outstanding a congregation as possible.

We are eclectic in our openness to all teachings and practices, regardless of denomination, which nurture the experience of being part of a Jewish community and enhance our members' sense of spiritual fulfilment.

We gather regularly to observe the Sabbath and Jewish holidays, to study and to celebrate together.

We support one another in times of sorrow and rejoice in each other's gladness.

We actively engage in tikkun olom - the involvement in community affairs and translation of the Torah's teachings into concrete deeds of service in the world.

We do not believe that one religion is superior to another or that one people is superior to another. But we are deeply committed to the continuation of the Jewish People, the maintenance of Jewish life, and the belief in a universal God.