We believe that God is the Divine Mind which brought everything into existence from him/herself. The Divine Mind permeates all of existence and guides creation with goodness, love, and creativity.

We believe that God is responsive to prayer, and prayer is how human beings are able to commune with the Divine. The Psalms are the greatest Jewish expression of prayer and faith.

We believe that every human being is made in the Divine image. Every soul is an emanation of the Divine and is therefore inherently connected to God. We believe that the Divine Mind residing in humanity guides us and can be called upon for help through prayer and meditation.

We believe that God is the Source of all life, health, and healing. Healing the soul (tikkun middot) is our spiritual task, which God aids us in without fail (Exodus 15:26).

We believe that the essence of Judaism is cultivating an awareness of the Infinite Divine Presence, living by its ethical laws, and pursuing personal virtues. Serving God means living a pious, moral life and helping others. Ceremonies and observances are helpful, but secondary, symbols for developing an awareness and commitment to the Divine (cf. Micah 6:6-8).

We believe the Tanakh is a record of the Jewish people’s experience and understanding of God. It is a sacred text that must be interpreted with reason and compassion. It was written by human beings over the course of centuries and reflects the beliefs of the times in which it was written. Torah (Divine instruction) is more than the written text, it is the continuing guidance of God in our hearts (Deut. 30:6, 12-14; I Kings 19:11-12; Jer. 31:33).

We believe the Jewish people were chosen by God to be a priestly nation, bringing blessing and an awareness of the Divine to all people (Exodus 19:6; Genesis 12:2-3, Isaiah 56:6-8). God is the God of all people.