Outreach

The definition of Outreach is continuously evolving, and so is our congregation. Outreach is part of our synagogue's philosophy that we welcome the stranger. We embrace everyone into our congregation and invite and respect choices. We do this through programming, events, socializing and, very simply, by knowing you.

• We welcome interfaith families to explore Judaism and encourage you to be part of synagogue life. Bet Chaim is a family, and you are part of that family too. We help interfaith families to honor both Jewish and non-Jewish traditions. Mostly we want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome at services, at events, in the halls, at committee meetings, always.
• We welcome non-traditional families. We are sensitive to the changing world and recognize that family means many things to many people. We can share stories, success, struggles and friendship.
• We want to encourage and guide Jews-by-choice as they integrate into the Jewish community and the synagogue. We work alongside our clergy as Jews-by-choice discover new journeys.
  We are here to assist people in strengthening their Jewish identity.
• We are responsible, along with our clergy and lay leaders, in sensitizing our congregation to the needs and concerns of interfaith and non-traditional families