Mission, Vision & Values

In 1884, twelve Jewish Dallas citizens who believed in the power of communal prayer and celebration founded Congregation Shearith Israel. Now we are nearly 1,000 families strong and one of the leading egalitarian congregations of the Conservative movement.

Our main location  is in the heart of beautiful  Preston Hollow,  on the corner of Douglas Avenue and Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas. We also offer Friday night and High Holy Days Services at  Beit Aryeh on the campus of the Ann and Nate Levine Academy in North Dallas.

Our Mission

Enrich your Life

Elevate your Soul

Embrace your Judaism

Our Vision

Congregation Shearith Israel strives to be a vibrant, supportive and welcoming community that fosters relationships with one another and Torah, and engages meaningfully in a dynamic Conservative Judaism.

Our Core Values

Caring Community

We are inclusive, warm and welcoming to members and guests, and committed to helping each other, our families, and the world around us.

Spiritual Community

We are energized by prayer, active in Jewish study, participating in Jewish life and culture.

Innovative Community

We are evolving, reflective, and empowering.

Dedicated Community

We are dedicated in our love of and support for the State of Israel, and the Jewish people.