Mission Statement

Rodef Sholom, which literally means "pursuers of peace", calls on us to actively pursue peace and wholeness.

Rodef Sholom is a place for Jews and Interfaith families to come to study our traditions and Torah in the context of Reform Judaism; to lift the spirit through meditation, reflection and the worship of God; to find refuge and peace; to celebrate Jewish heritage; and to support life cycle events.

We are welcoming and inclusive, and support the development of friendships and bonds without regard to our members' national origin, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or physical/mental abilities; and we accept and encourage a wide range of ideas and expressions of Judaism.

Our congregation is committed to its youth, who are our future, and passes on to them a knowledge of Judaism, its historical heritage and contemporary meaning, which enables them to develop a strong Jewish identity.

We provide for the lifelong educational needs of all of our congregants, helping them to cultivate a love and understanding of Jewish heritage and Israel, as well as the joys of Judaism.

We are committed to healing the world (tikkun olam), social justice (mitzvot), involvement and advocacy, and recognizing and responding to unmet social needs within and beyond the Jewish community, both locally and globally.

Rodef Sholom actively embraces Jews-by-Choice and Interfaith couples and provides for their needs in a variety of ways. Our Rabbis are always available to counsel and teach anyone in our community who is eager to better understand Judaism.