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INCLUSION

Our Mission

  • Meet the needs of all members of our community in the most integrated environment, with appropriate support in place for those who need it;
  • Provide access to a Jewish education and spiritual life for all members of our community;
  • Ensure every member of our community is treated with dignity, respect and equality; and
  • Promote a culture of inclusion throughout our community.

The world would be a wonderful place if we could guarantee that all people would feel welcome all the time. But we know that is not how things work. That is why we have an inclusion program, to make the work of including everyone a part of our deliberate decisions and actions. Some groups and individuals have historically been marginalized in American society and in the larger Jewish community. NVHC is committed to making sure that we surpass these failings. In particular our inclusion program focuses on individuals with Special Needs and their families. We take a very broad definition of “Special Needs” as we understand that we all have different strengths and weaknesses and we have to be flexible as an institution about how we respond.

We want to hear from you

What more can we do to ensure everyone can bring their whole authentic selves to our community?   If you are interested in helping with this initiative or would like to learn more about it, please contact ShowClick Here to View Contact Information.

Inclusive Education

Want to send your child to religious school but not sure if NVHC can meet his or her special needs? Please contact Eric Berman, Principal of our religious school, at ShowClick Here to View Contact Information We want to work with you and your children and will do all we can to be flexible and provide support to meet each individual’s needs.

Read more about Inclusion for Students

About

Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation is a Reform Jewish community of passionate people who embrace innovation, engagement, and exploration. We welcome everyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual identity, whether single or in a relationship, Jewish or non-Jewish. We celebrate our diversity and are open to all who wish to join us in us in our community of Jewish spiritual, educational, and cultural life. Come join us – together we will worship, connect, learn, and build a better world. 

Contact Us

Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
  • 1441 Wiehle Avenue · Reston, VA 20190
  • 703-437-7733
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