Vision Statement (2007)

Har Sinai Congregation re-affirms its historic role as a community of “reformers, liberals, experimentalists, and innovators.” This is reflected in our approach to worship, outreach to our diverse membership, our educational offerings, our programming, our commitment to social action, and the roles we assume in the Jewish and greater Baltimore communities. In this, the 21st Century, we will continue to be innovators: in worship, in learning, and technology that shall be used to enhance our educational endeavors and temple operations. While maintaining our commitment to our heritage, we will continue to explore new modes of worship in words and music. Because we recognize that education is key to the future of our people, Har Sinai dedicates itself anew to lifelong learning with the purpose of instilling within our members, an energized love and knowledge of Judaism. We accomplish this in our children through our youth education and programming and in members of all ages through exploring and sharing the joy of Judaism and its on-going relevance in their lives.

We will build a deep sense of community among our members so that our Congregation is a center for them to find social, educational, and cultural fulfillment. To this end, our activities and programming will be focused on contemporary living…its challenges and opportunities. We will achieve and maintain financial stability through purposeful growth, focusing on both attracting and retaining members and staff who share our Vision.

Leadership is crucial to our future as a Congregation, and thus we affirm our commitment to broaden our volunteer involvement and to pro-actively develop leaders to serve Har Sinai, the Jewish community, and the Baltimore community at large. We will deepen and broaden our commitment and that of our children to the State of Israel, a home for all Jews, and will strengthen our bonds with Jews the world over.

1“Legacy of a Liberal” p. 9-10