Community Covenant

  • Beth Or will strive to help you understand and feel an attachment to the Jewish People as a whole, around the world and across time.
    We ask you to commit to acknowledge your attachment to the Jewish people with pride and personal commitment.

  • Beth Or will strive to teach and practice the values and virtues of Reconstructionist Judaism.
    We ask you to commit to learn, uphold, and model those values and virtues.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide spiritual guidance through our Rabbi and lay leadership.
    We ask you to commit to make Jewish spirituality a personal priority.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide a warm, welcoming and inclusive community.
    We ask you to commit to respect our diversity and welcome newcomers to our community with a spirit of acceptance.

  • Beth Or will strive to be a source of comfort and support in times of sadness and a place to share the joy of life cycle events.
    We ask you to commit to let our community be there for you and to offer your support to others.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide a diverse array of congregational activities.
    We ask you to commit to participate and become involved in congregational activities as much as possible.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide quality Jewish educational opportunities to children and adults alike.
    We ask you to commit to take Jewish learning seriously.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide serious and challenging B'nai Mitzvah training.
    We ask you to commit to take your children's education seriously and to participate in it.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide spiritually moving and meaningful religious services.
    We ask you to commit to enhance our worship by offering your presence, participation, skills and willingness to learn.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide you with a Jewish communal outlet for Tikkun Olam / social action involvement.
    We ask you to commit to lend your experience, knowledge and energy to help us in our efforts to transform and heal the world.

  • Beth Or will strive to maintain the highest level of financial responsibility.
    We ask you to commit to meet your financial obligations fully and generously.

  • Beth Or will strive to welcome and respect your input and concerns.
    We ask you to commit to be forthcoming with your concerns and advice.

  • Beth Or will strive to provide opportunities for congregational leadership.

    We ask you to commit to be generous with your time and energy to help our community become the best it can be.