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.
Fri, January 27 2023
5 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 20235th & 6th grade potluck
Friday, Jan 27th 6:00p to 6:45p
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 20235th & 6th Grade Religious School Service
Friday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 8:00p
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2023Oneg-5th & 6th grade hosting
Friday, Jan 27th 8:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023Religious School
Sunday, Jan 29th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, Jan 29th 1:00p to 2:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Hebrew School
Wednesday, Feb 1st 6:00p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Foundations for a Thoughtful Jewish Life
Wednesday, Feb 1st 7:15p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023Choir Singing @ Shabbat
Friday, Feb 3rd (All day)
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 3rd 7:00p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Religious School
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 12:00p