JPHILOSOPHY

 

The facilities of the North Shore Jewish Community, Congregation Har El, consist of a Synagogue and Community Centre. The Synagogue is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue with a deep sense of tradition, following the guidelines of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Our Mission:
The North Shore Jewish Community/Congregation Har El is committed to fostering Jewish identity, culture, education and values to the surrounding community.

Our Vision:
The North Shore Jewish Community Centre/Congregation Har El desires to be a cohesive community that:

  • Shares Jewish works and life cycle events and a wide variety of cultural and  social activities in our Community Centre.
  • Is sensitive to the varying needs of our diverse community, finding ways to bring people together.
  •  Provides excellent continuing Jewish education for all.
  • Strongly promotes our bond with Israel and demonstrates unconditional support for the right of the State of Israel to exist.
  • Acts on  its strong sense of social responsibility
  • Is an integral part of the Greater Vancouver Jewish Community
  • Fosters cooperation and mutual respect with other faith communities

 

 

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