Reform Judaism
Throughout history, Jews have remained firmly rooted in Jewish tradition, even as we learned much from our encounters with other cultures. Nevertheless, since its earliest days, Reform Judaism has asserted that a Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain. The great contribution of Reform Judaism is that it has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation while preserving tradition, to embrace diversity while asserting commonality, to affirm beliefs without rejecting those who doubt and to bring faith to sacred texts without sacrificing critical scholarship.
Reform Judaism affirms the central tenets of Judaism - God, Torah and Israel - even as it acknowledges the diversity of Reform Jewish beliefs and practices. We believe that all human beings are created in the image of God, and that we are God's partners in improving the world. Tikkun olam — repairing the world — is a hallmark of Reform Judaism as we strive to bring peace, freedom and justice to all people.
Reform Jews accept the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life containing God's ongoing revelation to our people and the record of our people's ongoing relationship with God. We see the Torah as God inspired, a living document that enables us to confront the timeless and timely challenges of our everyday lives.
In addition to our belief that Judaism must change and adapt to the needs of the day to survive and our firm commitment to Tikkun Olam, the following principles distinguish Reform Jews from other streams of Judaism in North America.
Reform Jews are committed to the principle of inclusion, not exclusion. Reform Judasim reaches out to Jews-by-choice and interfaith families, encouraging them to embrace Judaism. Reform Jews consider children to be Jewish if they are the child of a Jewish father or mother, so long as the child is raised as a Jew.
Reform Jews are committed to the absolute equality of women in all areas of Jewish life. We were the first movement to ordain women rabbis, invest women cantors, and elect women presidents of our synagogues.
Reform Jews are also committed to the full participation of gays and lesbians in synagogue life as well as society at large.
Sun, January 29 2023
7 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023
Sunday, Jan 29th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 10:30a to 12:00p
Join us on Zoom for our monthly Book Club meeting! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 12:00p to 1:30p
Join us for a fun and festive celebration for the New Year for the Trees! Lunch will be provided. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023
Friday, Feb 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
Erev Shabbat Services most Friday nights at 7:30 in the sanctuary -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for a lay-led Shabbat experience in the great outdoors. We gather at Bull Run Marina for a brief meditation together, then walk at our own pace, and gather again at the end for a closing circle. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 16th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for a casual and social evening of family-friendly games! -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2023
Friday, Feb 17th 7:00p to 8:00p
Monthly Shabbat services aimed at school-aged children and their families, and led with their participation. Note our earlier start time!
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