Mission

Central Reform Temple is a house of prayer for all people, worshiping in the progressive traditions of Reform Judaism, as we nurture spirituality and learning, and work for justice and peace in our community and the world.

Core Values

• Our values and our worship reflect a commitment to the ideals embraced by the Classical Reform tradition – the historic, liberal expression of Reform Judaism in America.
• We welcome all who are seeking to experience Judaism’s universal spiritual ideals and traditions, regardless of religious background, with a special outreach to interfaith families and the LGBTQ community.
• We strive to respond to the mandate of our Hebrew Prophets through our service to others, and our commitment to interfaith understanding, fostered by our residence and partnership with Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
• We gather in worship that is accessible and embracing of our different spiritual paths, rooted in Jewish tradition and enriched with prayer, music and teaching.
• We seek to explore the insights of our Jewish tradition as we experience life’s joys and challenges, deepening our ties to our families, friends and community.
  

"As Reform Jews, we believe that the ultimate meaning of our worship and learning, our celebration and observance, is how we express our values when we leave the sanctuary and go out into the world. Our search for God is inseparably bound up with the quality of our human relationships and with our living out of our ethical values."

~ Rabbi Berman