Chicago Sinai welcomes all to share in worship, connection, and community, and pairs that openness with an enduring emphasis on social justice, spiritual development, and lifelong learning. The congregation’s values are not treated as abstractions; they are woven into the way communal life is understood, from prayer and study to the larger call to care for others and pursue meaningful action in the world. That ethos also extends into the congregation’s role as a caring community.

Chicago Sinai places importance on accompanying people through both joyful and difficult lifecycle events, reflecting a communal culture that aims to be attentive, supportive, and present. Membership is integrated into family life as well, including congregation membership for families with children enrolled in its school-year programs. Education forms another important part of the congregation’s work.

Through Sinai Preschool, Chicago Sinai provides high-quality preschool education not only to its own community but also to Chicago-area families from different religious and cultural backgrounds. Its participation in JUF Right Start further reflects an investment in widening awareness of and access to Jewish early childhood programming. Together, these efforts portray a congregation that sees Jewish communal life as expansive and welcoming: rooted in Reform practice, committed to learning at every stage, and animated by a serious sense of belonging and responsibility.