Mission Statement

The mission of Beth Sholom, is the mission of traditional Conservative Jewry. We seek to enrich the lives of our congregants and community through the ideals of Torah, Gemillut Hasidim (Social Action) and Achdut (Jewish Unity).

Torah
The Torah is the lifeblood of the Jewish people. Through this remarkable document, Judaism has not only survived, but has thrived through the expansion of its great ideals of love, justice and spirituality throughout the world. Beth Sholom, through a progressive series of programs, enriches the lives of our congregants. Through the devotion of prayer we further our understanding of our people's unique mission in this world. For we not only connect with G-d as individuals, but also connect as a community through our shared desires and concerns.

Gemillut Chasidim
Judaism has never believed that we could achieve our goals by removing ourselves from the world in which we live or from the people with whom we share it. Therefore, Beth Sholom has a variety of programs that reach out to the community. From our annual Interfaith Dinner where clergy of all denominations in the city attend, to our Out of the Cold program and Kosher Food Bank, our Chesed programs will help you discover how making a better world leads to making better people and Jews.

Achdut
Beth Sholom has long been a leader in community affairs, and a strong advocate of the philosophy theory that Jewish strength comes from Jewish unity. By hosting and participating in various community events our membership becomes one with the Jewish community of Canada. With our strong suppport of a Jewish homeland, we further this unique tie and relationship to the State of Israel. Above all else, we encourage tolerance and respect, dialogue and co-operation amongst all branches of Jewry to build a better today, and an even greater tomorrow for everyone.

Beth Sholom Synagogue is a traditional Conservative Synagogue that is deeply committed to observing and balancing Halacha and Jewish tradition with the demands of a developing and changing world. We invite you to discover the Beth Sholom family.