Our Statement of Inclusivity

Our Statement of Inclusivity

Rodef Sholom is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of belonging that is built on each member taking personal responsibility to extend deep welcome to all. 

• We commit to creating a culture of belonging in which each  person feels seen, heard, valued and encouraged to bring and  express their whole selves.
• We hold true to a system of values rooted in integrity and love, honor and kindness.
• We do not tolerate racism or prejudice of any kind.
• We deeply value the diversity of race, ethnicity, gender identity,  age, faith, sexuality, socio-economics, and ability in our community.
• We commit to having courageous conversations about identity,  culture, prejudice, and intolerance and to examining unconscious  bias within ourselves.
• We recognize that a core strength of our community is our  pluralism of Jewish practice, belief, and diverse perspectives.
• We honor our interfaith families and believe that religious diversity enhances our wisdom and enriches our community.
• We commit to using language that embraces each member of  our community.
• We take responsibility for the impact of words, actions, and  behaviors that cause harm and commit to practices of teshuvah  (apology, forgiveness, and reconciliation) and accountability.
• We aspire to a social justice practice based in a philosophy of mutual accompaniment and solidarity.  
• In our interactions with congregants and community leaders, we treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves. We attempt to support and uplift one another. We “take the high road” in matters that become contentious or disruptive to avoid situations from spiraling downward.