Mission & Vision

Adath Israel is a Kehilah Kedoshah, a Conservative Jewish community, that supports congregants during significant life events, and in their journeys to become more involved, knowledgeable, and spiritually fulfilled Jews.

The 18 Core Values of Adath Israel Congregation

1. Shema Yisrael - Believing in and loving G-d 
2. Mitzvah v'Halakhah - Embracing the standards, observances, and values of Conservative Judaism
3. Gemilut Chasadim - Doing good deeds and acts of kindness
4. Tzedakah - Endeavoring to live righteous lives of caring and giving
5. K'lal Yisrael - Contributing to the future of the Jewish people
6. Yisrael - Appreciating the centrality of Israel
7. Tikkun Olam - Making our world a better place
8. Talmud Torah - Life-long Jewish learning
9. Kedushah - Recognizing the holiness of creation
10. Kavod - Treating every person with respect
11. Ruchaniyut - Building spiritual and religious lives
12. Tefilah - Developing devotional inner lives
13. Shabbat v'Yom Tov - Living by the Jewish Calendar
14. L'Dor vaDor - Involving members of all ages
15. Temichah - Financially supporting our congregation
16. Hishtatfut - Participating in programs, projects, and activities
17. Memshalah - Members governing our congregation
18. Shalom - Pursuing peace at all times in all ways