In fulfilling its mission and objectives, the Temple leadership will subscribe to these guiding principles:
 
 

Temple Beth El will position its interpretation of Jewish ritual and law in a way that will keep us in the mainstream of Conservative Judaism, as it is described by the body of work of the Rabbinical Assembly, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, The Jewish Theological Seminary, and others. It may, at the discretion of the congregation, step outside of the stated position of one or more of the defining bodies of Conservative Judaism on specific issues.
 

The main business of Temple Beth El is to provide spiritual fulfillment, enlightenment, motivation and comfort to its members.
 

All members will be encouraged to participate in as many of the various religious, educational, social and charitable activities and programs of the Temple as possible. The breadth of programs and activities undertaken by the Temple should be such that all members can discover one or more Temple interests that attract them to participate.
 

Temple Beth El will be an egalitarian institution.
 

Children are the future of Temple Beth El and of the Jewish people and must be nurtured in their Jewish spirituality and knowledge, and in their feeling of being part of a large Temple Beth El and Jewish family and community.
 

The basic unit of the Temple family is the member household, whether composed of several individuals or of one. Religious, educational and social programming must deal with member households holistically wherever possible.
 

The non-Jewish partners of intermarried couples and non-Jewish parents of children in our religious school are an important part of the Temple family. They must be welcome in all possible aspects of Temple life.
 

Temple Beth El will provide the essence of its services to all, regardless of individual financial ability.
 

Tzedakah @ the spirit and act of individual giving @ is a necessity for Jewish and Temple survival, and for personal growth and fulfillment, and Temple Beth El actively encourages it.
 

Temple Beth El is committed to providing very high quality services to its membership at the most reasonable cost, by using modern management techniques and technology.
 

Temple Beth El leadership is representative of the members of the Congregation, and listens and acts according to their aggregated needs.