Congregation Beth Hillel, Walden Jewish Community Center, is committed to Jewish tradition and the Torah which shape our collective identity and depth of existence.
We follow the practices of the Conservative Movement. Our primary goals are to foster and develop the highest ideals of American citizenship and Judaism through religious, cultural and social activities. To accomplish this, we maintain a Community Center, a House of Worship, A School of Learning, and a Cemetery. Our services are traditional and egalitarian. Volunteerism is of utmost importance both to remain accessible to all and foster a sense of belonging and continuity.
Nava Herzog is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Hillel/Walden Jewish Community Center.
Serving the congregation for over 28 years, she conducts services following the conservative movement, and chants the Torah and Haftarah. She is the Torah School principal/teacher, curriculum developer and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor. Nava leads families through traditional Jewish life cycle events.
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The Walden Jewish Community Center was originally formed as a social organization in 1935.
Mr. Harry Levine was the first president. A cantor was hired for High Holy Day services in 1937. He brought a borrowed Torah scroll with him and Mr. and Mrs. Tick provided refreshments for the 65 people attending.