Congregation Beth Elohim

Mission and Goals

Our Mission

Congregation Beth Elohim is committed to fostering a Kehilah K'dosha, a caring, welcoming synagogue community that provides opportunities for spiritual development and the preservation and transmission of Jewish traditions, values, and culture.  Being located far from areas of high Jewish concentration and drawing members from over nine surrounding towns, we view ourselves as a community synagogue, maintaining a progressive orientation that combines an appreciation for the sanctity of Jewish traditions with sensitivity to the needs of a population that is religiously diverse.  We welcome the involvement of families of mixed religious backgrounds who are committed to raising their children as Jews.  We have remained, by choice, independent and unaffiliated, maintaining an approach to religious observance and worship that is inclusive, egalitarian and spirited.  We have been described as occupying that point on the spectrum where the most traditional wing of the Reform and the most progressive wing of the Conservative movements overlap.

We are committed to the sacred task of creating a community of learners, improving the Hebraic and Judaic literacy of adults and children, and providing a quality program which actively engages all learners in a nurturing and respectful environment.  We embrace the opportunity to reach out to those on the periphery of Jewish life, by providing a variety of entry points to spiritual and cultural Judaism and encouraging their growth as Jews.

As we carefully manage the challenges that continued growth brings to our congregation, we commit ourselves to preserving our current sense of community, providing our congregants with the support and comfort engendered by belonging to an extended Jewish family and facing together the joys, sorrows, and challenges of life.


Our Goals

No Congregation can be all things to all people, but at Congregation Beth Elohim we strive to accommodate the needs and wishes of our particular population while keeping the sanctity of Jewish tradition.

Our success has come from the combined effort of the many members and staff who pull together, making all the parts work as a whole community.

We welcome any questions you might have concerning Congregation Beth Elohim and look forward to having you join us, as a guest or as a member.