The purpose of Congregation Gates of Heaven shall be to worship God in accordance with the principals of Reform Judaism; to cultivate a love and understanding of God, Jewish Heritage and Torah, to stimulate caring and fellowship among congregants and within the Jewish and secular communities and to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere, especially in the Land of Israel; to perform acts of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) through an emphasis of the principals of righteousness, justice and equality in society at large.