While SJC provides opportunities for a wide range of secular Jewish expression, the community is based on these essential shared principals:

Judaism is the evolving culture and civilization of the Jewish people. It draws its strength from a wide variety of cultural roots and social movements.

Individuals have both the power and the responsibility to shape their own lives, independent of divine authority.

Community is integral to Judaism.

Jewish culture and education are essential to the continuity of our community.

Questioning, discussing, and taking action to improve our communities are important expressions of our Jewish values and traditions.

Social action is an important and necessary expression of our Jewish values and traditions.