• a community where we keep alive Jewish spiritual and ethical values

• a community that offers the Jewish teachings in a non-authoritarian way and connects them to the ancient tradition in a vital and relevant way

• a religious community that calls upon us to act for tikkun olam, the healing and repair of our planet and our lives;

• a community that works together to make a unique contribution to bringing justice, compassion, peace, and healing to our community and the world

• a community that advocates full equality, democracy and participation in the life of the congregation;
  

• a community of many teachers, where we all teach and learn from one another

• a community where we recognize and celebrate our commonalties with others, and where we honor and cherish our differences

• a community that honors and provides education and other support to families and children

• a caring community where we support one another, a community in support of a Jewish homeland in the state of Israel, as well as in support for the right of the Palestinians to their own homeland

• a community where we honor our coming together to celebrate our sacred religious and spiritual traditions, and where we create an environment where serious spiritual searching and experimentation is nurtured and supported

As members of a Jewish renewal congregation,

• we recognize that each one of us is a manifestation of the Great Mystery here on earth, and we approach each other with a spirit of acceptance and respect

• we recognize there are many ways to communicate with and grow closer to God/the Divinelthe Great Mystery/the Ein Sof

• we respect and honor diversity of Jewish expression in our membership and activities

• we assert that the community supports the creating and strengthening of families of all kinds

• we recognize that all things in the Universe are interconnected and we urge compassionate and fair treatment of all beings

• we recognize that integrating the specific details and the forms of the Jewish Tradition into our lives and translating them into action is important

• we recognize and are inspired by the wisdom, spiritual nourishment, and beauty of other religions, faiths, traditions, and cultures

Kehilla Community Synagogue will reach its vision by:

• practicing our values and ethics in our organization, our board and committees, and in relations with our employees, members, and members of the community at large

• creating a community where people come to know and trust one another, through welcoming new members, sharing simchas, visiting the sick, caring for those in emotional or physical need, and caring for the dead, and creating programs and services which meet the spiritual, educational, political, and communal needs of our members and our communities

• providing services that are physically accessible to all who want them; we welcome all people regardless of ability to pay

This statement of Vision, Values, and Mission for Kehilla Community Synagogue is an expression of the ongoing process and dialogue within our community. It is meant to be a dynamic, living expression of our intent. We encourage participation in the ongoing development and implementation of our community's vision. Approved at Kehilla Community Synagogue Annual Meeting 1/21/96.

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