Our Progressive Values

'Holy Community'  - is at the heart of Sinai Synagogue. Our vision is to be a thriving progressive Kehillah Kedosha founded on the values of:

• Tefillah - Prayer
• Limmud - Learning
• Tikkun Olam - Repair of the World
• Through the core values we will:
• encourage community building by being welcoming, empowering our members and ensuring they feel safe and valued. Through keruv (openness) we aspire to be a growing and inclusive community;
• recognise the individuality of our members and value the diverse community this creates;
• strive to be the voice of Reform Judaism in the many different communities of which we are part.

'Prayer' at Sinai helps people find a relevant environment for exploring their relationships with God and Judaism in today’s world by:

• connecting with our Jewish tradition and beliefs in a relevant and meaningful way
• creating an engaging space to mark Shabbat and other sacred times
• encouraging a personal and communal spiritual experience
• helping people to reflect on their lives and the world around them
• providing comfort to those seeking it.

'Learning' at Sinai is about providing the resources to make informed decisions through asking questions and searching for answers by:

• seeking the most engaging and inspiring learning resources for the community
• providing a frame of reference for living a progressive Jewish life
• enabling shared communal experiences
• studying heritage, tradition and stories
• providing learning resources accessible to all.

'Repair of the World' We recognise the need to take responsibility for the world as central to living a full Jewish life by:

• taking action to make a positive difference to society
• building a just society, community and world
• making our communities better places
• recognising we have a responsibility to speak out against injustice and to support those in need.