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I loved attending the public accessibility forum. Feeling like my voice was heard was really valuable. And I love congregational meetings and being engaged both during the meeting and afterward.

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I would love more transparency about the process as we approach decisions, rather than just voting on what is decided by a committee.

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I want to be asked what matters to me before I hear that a decision is being made. Often decisions are made without the buy in of congregants.

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I like the email communications that provide summaries of meetings and decisionmaking in the body of the email. 

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I like the email communications that provide summaries of meetings and decisionmaking in the body of the email. 

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I have not been involved in decisions since Rabbi Lauren. Because there is such a focus on young members or families or communities that feel they have issues, my voice is not that resonant and I don't feel comfortable speaking up

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I would like decision-makers to write up short, clear, honest statements of what the issue(s) are and why the solution being proposed is optimal

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Meetings like this (at various times, with accessibility in mind); board meeting notes/takeaways being emailed and referenced in newsletter

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I am looking back on the way that KT has been at the forefront of activist movement in Philly.

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I can see the diversity in our community grow and our congregation including vastly more POC and Disabled folks than it did in 2022.

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about new things from the bimah. I want the process to be transparent. And I want to be invited to participate.

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Hearing about big decisions from the bimah.

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Hearing about big decisions from the bimah.

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Getting to know the members of the community

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Getting to know the members of the community

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It would be good to have more open calls for members to join the conversations about change or trouble or conflict or dilemma.

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It could be helpful to have the information presented by either clergy or members of the board, with a framing of what's being asked (like a ballot measure) in plain language. And give folks a timeline of when they need responses by, who will be reviewing, and how consensus will be reached. Thinking only for big big questions, like how/if to stay in Calvary, major changes to infrastructure of org, etc.

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from lay members of the community and people who are not necessarily on committees, but who care about our community and access KT services and community regularly.

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a model for how a religious based organization can help build a community

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a model for how a religious based organization can help build a community

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Surveys with open-ended questions, not check-boxes.

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to be able to talk things through with 1 or 2 other people (introvert and verbal processor)

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As we grow, still being able to stay connected.

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a truly intergenerational congregation.

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We have built a community space that houses other groups, is a haven for the community as well as the membership.

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I understand better what tender curiosity is all about

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I understand better what tender curiosity is all about

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A sustainable, mutual-aid model of Hesed supports our community (within KT and West Philly at large). Think: rideshare systems, hospital/home visits, community care in so many ways, that KT is spearheading

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Kol Tzedek embraces what it means to be Jewish. A Voice of Justice is a path to Joy. 

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Kol Tzedek embraces what it means to be Jewish. A Voice of Justice is a path to Joy. 

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March 24, 2027
Impact: KT continues to broaden it's memberships thru inclusion
Program growth: More offerings on teaching and pair with other groups to offer learning experiences. Justice work not posing.

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we have a larger song leadership group that harmonizes for and with us.

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mutual aid systems that connect us

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We have a thriving, accessible community space in West Philadephia that support us all

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We have really learned to take care of each other - physically when sick, emotionally when in trouble, spiritually when lost.  We have a way people know how to plug in to that.

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we have more lay leadership.

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Will continue to grow as it appeals to gen z-ers and millenials and younger people.

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We welcome newcomers, host shabbat and go on walks with lots of different people in our community

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we are (still) a space that welcomes people eagerly and with open arms.

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we have each others' backs; we feel good about calling on each other for help - in a spirit of love and fun, compassion and gentleness

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Our clergy and staff are paid fairly and given ample time off, there is no burn out

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"they are successful because they weave their community out of a diverse thread. they embrace everyone and lift them up."

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if we are constantly asking ourselves the hard questions and moving ourselves in line with our stated values even when the road is difficult and we are not perfect as we walk it.

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we are rolling with it, supporting each other, figuring out a plan

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KT's uniqueness is about working together.. KT is a place that knows the other's pain and is invested  in its members becoming good ancestors.  KT constantly  encourages  self awareness so that it may  hear the cry of the others. 

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KT's uniqueness is about working together.. KT is a place that knows the other's pain and is invested  in its members becoming good ancestors.  KT constantly  encourages  self awareness so that it may  hear the cry of the others. 

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Kol Tzedek is sustainable, has a diversity of ways to support itself, and doesn't have to worry about keeping the lights on.

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"Disorganized blob of Jews actually pretty damn organized."

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Radical Jewish Community Lives Its Deepest Values in West Philadelphia

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Radical Jewish Community Lives Its Deepest Values in West Philadelphia

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Mutual aid in action, and make it Jewish

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Mutual aid in action, and make it Jewish

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Making Judaism welcoming to all, our doors are always open, we partner with many and celebrate boldly

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We have ensured that KT is not a gentrifying force in W Phila.

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We have ensured that KT is not a gentrifying force in W Phila.

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Kol Tzedek: A synagogue that lives it's values