Diverse Voices

The first line of Beth Israel’s Mission Statement states, “Our Beth Israel family welcomes diverse voices as the foundation of our vibrant spiritual community.” These aren’t mere words. Here’s what we mean:

• We embrace that each of us is created as a whole, intentional being.
• We believe in the blessing and dignity of each unique individual.
• We recognize that love is love.
• We celebrate that families are defined in different ways and are beautifully created.
• We value the role and support of community.
• We are driven by our community’s interests and involvements.
• We strive to be thoughtful, supportive, validating, and intentional in our welcoming.
• We invite you to participate in our services with the pronouns and names that you choose.
• We find meaningful ways for all family members, regardless of religious affiliation, to participate in ritual and celebrations
• We believe that all have the capacity to learn and grow.
• We welcome your voice to join in worship, learning, and action.