Core values:

• Tefilah - Worship/spiritual
  "V'ahavtah et Adonai Elohekha." "You shall love Adonai, your God."
  • To meet the needs of all congregational members, whether spiritual, educational, or communal.
  • To experience and promote Jewish spirituality and practice.
  • To build upon our rich Jewish heritage.

• Limud - Education, youth and adult
  "Eitz Chayim Hi." "It is a tree of life."
  • To encourage a Jewish upbringing for the children of members.
  • To create a generation of young Jews who will be active and involved participants in the Jewish and greater community.
  • To encourage life long Jewish learning.

• Shalom Bayit - Financial stability and congregational well-being
  "Mah Tovu O'halekha." "How beautiful are your tents."
  • To achieve and maintain enduring financial health and congregational growth.
  • To maintain our beautiful worship facility.
  • To develop professional staff and lay leadership to their fullest potential.
  • To value the contributions of all members.

• Kehilah - Community - internal and external - involvement
  "Shalom Rav al Yisrael." "Grant abundant peace upon the people Israel."
  • To practice Tikkun Olam (Repair the World - Social Action).
  • To welcome diversity.
  • To encourage and achieve significant congregational involvement, in both TBJ and the larger community, both Jewish and non-Jewish.
  • To forge strong connections among Temple members and foster a caring community.

• Kadimah - Congregational advancement
  "My House shall be a house of prayer for all peoples"
  • To maintain an attractive and accessible Website.
  • To promote active participation in Youth Group, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, and other Temple organizations.
  • To welcome all service attendees and encourage interaction among them.
  • To maintain a strong community presence.