For more than 60 years, Temple Isaiah has been a thriving and relevant presence in the Jewish community. Even before the pandemic, big societal shifts were being felt across the American Jewish landscape. From changing demographics and the location of Jewish households to evolving perspectives on religion, it was abundantly clear that we must reimagine both temple life and Jewish community in response. Beginning in early 2021, Temple Isaiah invested in the creation of a congregational Vision and Strategic Plan to ensure that our community continues to thrive for decades to come.
Unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees in January 2022, our Vision, included below, was crafted through an 11-month process built on listening and transparency. Every congregant and staff member had opportunities to contribute and learn about the process along the way.
Many thanks to the congregant team which led the work to craft our Vision: Margie Bogdanow, Karyn Cohen (co-lead), Lenny Goldstein, Colin Minchom, Li Nilson, Sarah Popper, Dan Ostrower (co-lead), and Sylvie Raymond.
This vision guided us in creating a multi-year Strategic Plan to address the question: "What do we need to do to achieve our Vision?" In March 2023, the Board of Trustees approved our Strategic Plan that lays out key priorities for both improving the congregant experience and the ways we work at Temple Isaiah so that we continue to move toward our Vision.
