The core mission of Congregation Beth Am is to create a vibrant Reform Jewish community committed to:
- Meaningful worship and spiritual growth
- Lifelong study of Jewish texts, traditions and values, including the philosophy and practice of Reform Judaism
- Individual and communal acts of gemilut chasadim (lovingkindness), tzedaka (righteous giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world)
- Integrating Jewish practice into home and family life
- Communal support and pastoral guidance for individuals throughout the life cycle, and for families in all their diversity
- Leadership in the Jewish and general communities
- A strong partnership of lay and professional leaders, and active participation of members
In pursuit of these goals, we commit ourselves to ongoing innovation, risk-taking and seeking new challenges, as well as continuous evaluation of our progress and results. We commit ourselves, as well, to building and sustaining the infrastructure necessary to realize our mission.
The following statements illustrate our vision of the future in three critical areas of synagogue life.
