At Society Hill Synagogue, we recognize that feeling welcome and included is central to one’s experience of Jewish community. For years here at Society Hill Synagogue, we have cultivated a culture of inclusion and welcome.
We also recognize that, historically, Jewish communities have not always been as inclusive and welcoming as we seek to be. In particular, people who are a part of interfaith families, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities have often encountered barriers when exploring Jewish community.
Here at Society Hill Synagogue, we are devoted to making everyone feel included and welcome. That is why we formed our Inclusion Committee – Ohel Patu’ah (“The Open Tent”) — with subcommittees devoted to each of these groups: interfaith families, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
The Inclusion Committee regularly offers programs and teachings to improve our learning as a synagogue and to enrich the experience of belonging for everyone in our community.
