Our Mission and Future

We envision a future for Bet Haverim firmly rooted in our unique heritage-a heritage forged in the shadow of the tragedy of intolerance with hope for a more accepting future. We know our very existence as a flourishing Jewish community will serve tikkun olam or repairing the world. The challenge our progressive Jewish ideals pose will raise the consciousness of both Jews and non-Jews. We trust our simply-stated mission will have far-reaching, positive impact within our community, country and the world; indeed, it already has.

CONGREGATION BET HAVERIM MISSION STATEMENT
Congregation Bet Haverim shall provide contemporary Jewish spiritual, educational, cultural, and social experiences in which an individual can integrate his/her practice of Judaism with other aspects of his/her life, including: social consciousness, intellectual curiosity, sexual orientation, and familial bonds. The Synagogue shall serve and support the lesbian and gay community, and shall promote the Reconstructionist concept of Judaism as an evolving, religious civilization.