Core Values

Scroll over the Hebrew words for its English definition.... see below for a list of the Core Values

Shema! – Actively listening, hearing
Tikkun Olam – Healing the World
Achrye’ut - Accepting responsibility as part of the community
Derech Eretz – Treating each other respectfully
Gemilut Chasadim – Performing acts of lovingkindness
Hishtatfut - Participating in the life and work of the community
Hitorerut Nafsheet – Cultivating Spiritual Development
Hachnassat orchim – Welcoming guests
Kavannah - Developing Consciousness and acting with intentionality
Kibud - Honoring the sacredness of relationships within the community and with God
Kibud Ha-bri’ot - Caring for all of Creation, including that which appears to be separate from us, but in reality, is not
Menschlichkeit - Living Jewishly
Rodef Tzedek – Pursuing Social Justice
Rachamim – Treating others with Compassion
Shiru Shir Chadash – ‘Singing a New Song’/Creative expression as a means of connecting
Talmud Torah - Life Long Learning
T’michat Yisrael - Supporting Israel
Zehut yehudit – Cultivating Jewish Identity

In the spirit and tradition of Judaism, we welcome you to be part of KEHILLAH!