Congregation Beth Or is a growing congregation of approximately 120 member families. Our Vision Statement and Mission Statement stress our respect for pluralism and diversity, and our membership reflects those qualities. Our congregants come from many walks of life and diverse backgrounds. Some were raised in traditionally observant homes, others in secular or culturally Jewish homes. Many were unaffiliated before joining Beth Or. Because of our distinctive character as a progressive Reform congregation, we draw people from a wide geographic radius. Members come from as far away as Chicago, Oak Park, Elgin, Barrington, and Crystal Lake, as well as from the North Shore suburbs.

Intermarried families find Beth Or a comfortable home. The non-Jewish partners and children participate fully in all aspects of congregational life, and their personal religious backgrounds add to the richness of our congregational fabric.

Our membership reflects a broad range of religious views. In a setting where no one is judged on the basis of his or her belief, our members feel free to express and examine their ideas. At Beth Or, the ongoing search for truth and understanding is what matters.

Newcomers find Beth Or an unusually friendly congregation. They quickly feel at home and find it easy to become actively involved. Our congregants show genuine interest in and concern about each other. We enjoy learning, celebrating, serving, and socializing together.