Kehilat Birkat Shalom at Kibbutz Gezer became affiliated with the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism in response to increasing requests by neighboring community residents for a liberal Jewish presence in the area. Our goal and our challenge is to bring creative and vibrant Jewish modes of expression for Shabbat and holiday celebrations and life-cycle events; to engage in meaningful Jewish study; to promote tikun olam through tzedaka and social action; to provide a caring community for its members; and to grant legitimacy to progressive Judaism in Israel.