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    • About KHL

    Kol HaLev Vision, Values and Mission

    The Kol HaLev Vision

    We are a sacred Jewish community that celebrates the Divine, builds meaningful human connections and repairs the world. 

    The Kol HaLev Values

    • A learning community spanning and bridging generations
    • A participatory egalitarian community committed to open and democratic decision making grounded in Jewish traditions and contemporary perspectives
    • A welcoming community embracing a diversity of life experiences and Jewish journeys
    • A warm, caring community nurturing connection and support among its members
    • A vibrant spiritual community celebrating and cultivating self expression and holiness in the rhythms of Jewish life
    • An involved community dedicated to Israel, Reconstructionist Judaism and repairing the world

    The Kol HaLev Mission

    • Kol HaLev is a vibrant Reconstructionist Jewish community dedicated to the continuity and evolution of our people and tradition.
    • We are a welcoming community that embraces a diversity of life experiences and Jewish journeys and fosters connections, communication and support among our members.
    • We are a spiritual community celebrating and cultivating self-expression and holiness in the rhythms of Jewish life through thoughtful rituals, meaningful religious services and joyful celebrations.
    • We are a learning community providing creative and engaging Jewish educational experiences encompassing youth, adult and intergenerational programming.
    • We are an involved and caring community, serving the needs of both our members and broader society, dedicated to Israel, Reconstructionist Judaism, and repairing the world (tikkun olam).
    • We are a fiscally responsible and participatory community, sustained by our members' financial commitments, voluntary efforts and involvement in our open, democratic decision-making process.

    Adopted by the membership on June 3, 2007

     

     


     

    Most services and programs are currently being held online! Visit our home page for more information.

    Office: 2245 Warrensville Center Road, Suite 215 . University Heights, OH 44118 . (216) 320-1498

    Kol HaLev is affiliated with Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College

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