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Bet Torah Is a Community of Caring Where All Are Welcome
A key part of Bet Torah’s mission is to strengthen the bonds between all members of our congregation and Judaism. We are committed to fostering a culture where the needs of all people are understood and addressed, and all congregants feel at home.
Bet Torah is making strides to ensure an environment without barriers to inclusion where everyone is welcomed, respected, and valued. In 2021, we created a task force to focus on inclusion and its importance.
We will continue to advocate for all members and build awareness within the congregation to promote a supportive environment that is representative of the Jewish teachings and values.
If you have any suggestions on how to make Bet Torah a more inclusive environment, or comments to share, please contact us at: inclusion@bettorah.org.
The Schleifer Learning Resource Center
The Schleifer Learning Resource Center at Bet Torah’s Kulanu Religious School serves students who have different needs to access their Jewish education.
We offer a continuum of support that may include a pull out component, a small class environment or an approach in between.
Our goal is to integrate our students into the Kulanu Learning Program, Shabbatonim, holiday programs, assemblies and music classes as much as possible yet support them for success.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity at Bet Torah
We have partnered with Keshet, an organization that helps synagogues, Jewish camps, and Jewish schools build equality for LGBTQ+ youth. They offer training for administrators, lay leaders, and clergy to make these environments inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Below are some of the resources that we learned about:
- LGBTQ+ terminology: Click here to learn more
- Allyship information: Click here to learn more
If you have any questions or want to discuss the learning, please reach out to inclusion@bettorah.org.