Who We Are

Get to know us – our mission, vision, and leaders that guide us in building a strong Jewish future for Baton Rouge.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to advance the practice of Reform Judaism in a single inclusive, welcoming congregation serving the needs of all Reform Jews in and around the greater Baton Rouge area. As we continue to grow and evolve, we pursue our Jewish values through the lens of a modern world while building a community of Jewish understanding, value and compassion through Teshuva, Tefilah and Tzedakah.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to develop a collective commitment to Jewish Heritage and tradition while affirming the freedom to express shared values in creative and individualistic ways. Through our passionate Jewish Commitment, we strive to bring Tikkun Olam to our community, Israel and the world.

We respect and value the individual preferences among members in worship and expression of spirituality, offering enriching opportunities and programs for Jewish learning and growth at all ages, pre-K to seniors. We recognize that the strength of our diversity can best enhance the broadest expression of the principles of Reform Judaism.

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Our Guiding Principles

  • We are welcoming of all people: Jews by birth and by choice, interfaith couples and families, everyone inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, and cultures.
  • Our children are the future of our congregation and Reform Judaism and their education is one of our strongest, strategic priorities.
  • Financial circumstances will never be a barrier to full participation. As an organization supported by our members, and in accordance with Jewish principles, we expect those who have the means to provide financial support will do so.
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Our Leaders

Steve Cavalier

President

James Bullman

Vice President

Mitch Rayner

Treasurer

Heather Folks Givens

Secretary

Emilie Alton

Board Member

Lindsey Burton

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Julie Hoffman

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Jak Kunstler

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Paul Dampf

Board Member

Steven Winkler

Board Member

Lindi Spalatin

Board Member