Reform Judaism
Reform Judaism
Throughout history, Jews have remained firmly rooted in Jewish tradition, even as we learned much from our encounters with other cultures. Nevertheless, Reform Judaism has asserted that a Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain. Reform Judaism has enabled the Jewish people to:
- Introduce innovation while preserving tradition
- To embrace diversity while asserting commonality
- To affirm beliefs without rejecting those who doubt
- To bring faith to sacred texts without sacrificing critical scholarship.
Reform Judaism affirms the central tenets of Judaism – God, Torah and Israel – even as it acknowledges the diversity of Reform Jewish beliefs and practices. We believe that all human beings are created in the image of God, and that we are God’s partners in improving the world. Tikkun olam — repairing the world — is a hallmark of Reform Judaism as we strive to bring peace, freedom and justice to all people.
Reform Jews accept the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life containing God’s ongoing revelation to our people and the record of our people’s ongoing relationship with God. We see the Torah as God inspired, a living document that enables us to confront the timeless and timely challenges of our everyday lives.
The following principles distinguish Reform Jews from other streams of Judaism in North America:
- Reform Jews are committed to the principle of inclusion, not exclusion. Since 1978 the Reform Movement has been reaching out to Jews-by-choice and interfaith families, encouraging them to embrace Judaism. Reform Jews consider children to be Jewish if they are the child of a Jewish father or mother, so long as the child is raised as a Jew.
- Reform Jews are committed to the absolute equality of women in all areas of Jewish life. We were the first movement to ordain women rabbis, invest women cantors and elect women presidents of our synagogues.
- Reform Jews are also committed to the full participation of gays and lesbians in synagogue life as well as society at large.
Sun, August 24 2025
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2025Adult Learning - Cheshbon HaNefesh
Wednesday, Aug 27th 7:15p to 8:30p
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AugAugust 29 , 2025****NO SERVICE AT TOI****
Friday, Aug 29th (All day)
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025Baseball and Brew AT CBI
Friday, Aug 29th 4:30p to 5:45p
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025Joint Kabbalat Service with baseball trivia AT CBI!
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00p to 6:45p
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025CBI and TOI BBQ Dinner
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2025Adult Learning - Cheshbon HaNefesh
Wednesday, Sep 3rd 7:15p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2025Adult Learning - Cheshbon HaNefesh
Wednesday, Sep 10th 7:15p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025Adult Learning - Cheshbon HaNefesh
Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:15p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025Erev Rosh Hashana Service
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:00p
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 23rd (All day)
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 9:00a to 10:15a
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:30a to 12:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025Kol Nidre Service
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:00p to 8:00p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Yom Kippur Family Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 9:00a to 10:15a
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Yom Kippur Morning Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:30a to 12:00p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Afternoon Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:30p to 4:30p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Yizkor
Thursday, Oct 2nd 5:00p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Neilah Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 5:45p to 6:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Break the Fast
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:30p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025Simchat Torah
Sunday, Oct 19th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025Music on Sunday Concert
Sunday, Oct 19th 3:00p to 6:00p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025Music on Sunday Concert
Sunday, Nov 9th 3:00p to 6:00p
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026
Shabbat, Jan 24th 10:00a to 2:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Music on Sunday Concert
Sunday, Jan 25th 3:00p to 6:00p
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026
Friday, Jan 30th 7:00p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2026Music on Sunday Concert
Sunday, Feb 22nd 3:00p to 6:00p
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MarMarch 22 , 2026Music on Sunday Concert
Sunday, Mar 22nd 3:00p to 6:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026
Shabbat, Mar 28th 10:00a to 2:00p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Jonah Mason Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, Jun 13th 10:00a to 12:00p
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