The mission of Congregation Beth Israel is to build a strong, unified Jewish community in order to ensure the well-being and continuity of the Jewish people in Northern Berkshire and its environs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and circumstances to join us to worship, study, and socialize in the spirit of Reform Judaism.

We strive to:

* Share and support one another in life's joys and sorrows

* Create an environment of acceptance and trust among all our congregants

* Value the dignity of all people

* Promote Jewish ethical values and the life of Torah

* Provide Jewish education for children and adults

* Seek meaning and divinity in our lives

* Take action to redress poverty, injustice, and other social ills

* Advocate for the welfare of Jewish communities beyond our own, especially in the Land of Israel