Our Mission

The purpose of the Keruv Interfaith initiative at Congregation Beth Shalom is to welcome people whose lives are touched by, or who are involved in, interfaith relationships.  Our goal is to make them feel a part of, rather than apart from, the synagogue.  This includes both existing and potential synagogue members.

Keruv exists to meet people where they are and to help them make Jewish choices through education and participation in the life of CBS.  It seeks to educate the congregation-at-large about the importance of Keruv by fostering an understanding of its purpose and benefits to the synagogue, the Conservative Movement and the Jewish people.  It also exists to aid the non-Jewish member of an interfaith relationship in supporting the Jewish partner’s observance of Judaism.  Finally, Keruv exists to welcome the non-Jewish partner and to encourage his/her participation to the extent desired.