Mission Statement and Policies

Our Mission Statement

Temple Beth David is a Reform synagogue dedicated to enhancing our relationship to God. With opportunities for participation in inspiring worship, engaging study, and social action, we encourage learning and spiritual growth. By creating a warm, caring environment that promotes connections within our congregational community, to the Jewish People, and the world, we will ensure that the teachings of Torah and Judaism will endure from generation to generation.

Temple Beth David Constitution and Bylaws

Our Constitution and Bylaws are available here.

Donation Acknowledgment Policy

Please click here to read the Temple Donation Acknowledgment Policy.

Ethics Code

Our Ethics Code, approved in February 2024, is here.

Food Policy

Our food policy, approved by the Temple board as of April 2015, is outlined here.

Interfaith & LGBTQ+ Policy

We support the growing number of Temple families who are in interfaith marriages, are Jews by Choice, have children who have married someone of a different faith tradition, or are members of the LGBTQ+ community. All are welcome as part of our Temple family.

Purchasing Policy

Our purchasing policy, approved by the Temple board as of January 2021, is outlined here.

Role of Members Who Do Not Identify as Jewish

Please click here to read the policy approved by the Temple board as of May 2012 regarding the role of members who do not identify as Jewish at TBD.

Social Hall Rental and Use Policies

Please click here to read the rental policy for the Temple Beth David Social Hall.  Click here to read the regulations regarding use of the Social Hall.

If you have questions about the above policy, please call the Temple Beth David office (203) 272-0037 or contact a Temple Beth David Trustee. The Temple office can provide you with contact information.