Temple Beth El leads the way in Reform Judaism

Reform Judaism offers affiliation to Jews who traditionally have not been included. We embrace a core egalitarian belief in the equality of men and women in worship and leadership, and warmly welcome the participation of interfaith families. Ours is the only Jewish movement that recognizes partrilineal descent as well as the more usual one: through the mother, as a criterion for being Jewish.

Appealing to a broad population of liberal Jews, the Reform movement ordains women rabbis and cantors, and its rabbis perform gay union ceremonies. We are pro-choice. We celebrate diversity and support the rights of all individuals and life choices.

Reform Jews form a powerful voice against antisemitism. We are determined to build bridges with members of other faiths and are passionate in our efforts to make social justice a reality.

As students committed to lifelong learning, we remain intellectually open to all possibilities and accept the ever-changing realities of modern living. As our world evolves, we evolve right along with it, unafraid of what unfolds and never compromising our spirtual integrity or core Jewish values. We experience traditional prayer through joyful, uplifting music and our worship includes a mixture of ancient and modern readings.

The Union for Reform Judaism, our parent organization, supports our teens through an active youth program built on a socially welcoming foundation. Teens learn leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, and perpare to take an active role in college and beyond.

We respectfully study the Torah, learn Hebrew, and observe the holidays and rituals to stay connected to our Jewish heritage. We thereby revitalize our values and gain understanding of our past as we reshape our future.