VISION STATEMENT

         Suburban Jewish Community Center Bnai Aaron is a warm, ruach-filled, haimishe, traditional egalitarian Conservative congregation, striving to meet the intellectual, social and spiritual needs of our congregants by combining a commitment to innovation with respect for halacha.

          SJCCBA is a Beyt K'nesset (House of Gathering), a Beyt T'fillah (House of Prayer) and a Beyt Midrash (House of Study) rolled into one.  Our synagogue offers multiple entry points for members. While some will be more inclined to come to synagogue for social reasons or to engage in tikkun olam (social action), others might be more inclined to participate in our religious and educational activities.

          People of all Jewish backgrounds and at different stages of their religious journeys are encouraged to be part of our community.  Individuals are encouraged to approach the mitzovt (commandments) the way we would approach a ladder, climbing up one rung at a time.  As Conservative Jews, we may not all be on the same rung of the ladder as the next person; each of us will climb the ladder of mitzvot at a different pace, "willing, learning and striving" to be somewhere on that ladder.  By observing mitzvot such as studying, praying and participating in acts of gemilut chasidim and social action, we have the opportunity to maintain and strengthen our Jewish identities, to develop a closer relationship with God, and to connect to the Jewish community around the world and throughout Jewish history.

          Not only do we have the potential for spiritual and intellectual growth as individuals, but we also have a tremendous potential for growth as a community.  We continually strive to be a cutting-edge, education centered, spiritual community that is known for its welcoming, inclusive, energizing, and engaging ruach-filled atmosphere.