A cohort of 18 Reform congregations, chosen from all over the country, participated in an intensive 4 day conference to begin our journey as Synagogue 2000 congregation. Over the course of our days and nights in Philadelphia, the S2K team, acting as a microcosm of our Isaiah community, experienced many ways to worship. Music calms the mind and opens the soul to engage in worship. Music, as worship, reflects who we are, our dreams and aspirations, what we believe in and what we would like to become. Music helps to transforms us from the mundane to a sacred community of worship.
Study can personalize prayer.
Open mindedness will permit Temple Isaiah to adapt the best ideas from Synagogue 2000 to make positive change possible. An open heart assures that All of us take the journey together. When Israel left Egypt, nobody was left behind. With the memory, strength and support of all the generations of members of Temple Isaiah, the charge is to make change deeply reflective of our culture. Taking small steps, together we will move into the future affirming our Judaism and lifelong commitment to study, prayer and community.