We welcome you to our website and hope that you will visit our congregation. We are truly a family at the Temple. Young, old, single, married -- all have found a home with us. It is our hope that you will share the joy of Jewish living and learning with us, too. Our name means "unity and peace," two characteristics we feel you'll find at Achduth Vesholom.

Our roots date back to 1848, distinguishing us as the oldest Jewish congregation in Indiana and a charter member of the Reform Movement. Under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Javier E. Cattapan, we welcome all who seek knowledge about Judaism or a relationship with the Jewish faith and people.

As a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, we are linked to a worldwide community of progressive Jews who value the freedom of the individual to choose a personal way to God. As a congregation, we are warmly open to the traditional riches of the Jewish past, while continuously looking for ways to build a creative and meaningful Jewish future.

The congregation views itself as a community of members who support one another in times of difficulty, share life's blessings at times of joy and work together to bring about tikkun olam, the betterment of the world around us. We offer a wide range of worship services, educational opportunities, cultural programs, social events and community activities. See our calendar for all the latest events.

Take a virtual tour of the Temple, see a little bit about our history, join us for services or other events, make a donation to one of our funds, or contact us. 

We welcome you to our website and hope that you will visit our congregation. We are truly a family at the Temple. Young, old, single, married -- all have found a home with us. It is our hope that you will share the joy of Jewish living and learning with us, too. Our name means "unity and peace," two characteristics we feel you'll find at Achduth Vesholom.

Our roots date back to 1848, distinguishing us as the oldest Jewish congregation in Indiana and a charter member of the Reform Movement. Under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Javier E. Cattapan, we welcome all who seek knowledge about Judaism or a relationship with the Jewish faith and people.

As a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, we are linked to a worldwide community of progressive Jews who value the freedom of the individual to choose a personal way to God. As a congregation, we are warmly open to the traditional riches of the Jewish past, while continuously looking for ways to build a creative and meaningful Jewish future.

The congregation views itself as a community of members who support one another in times of difficulty, share life's blessings at times of joy and work together to bring about tikkun olam, the betterment of the world around us. We offer a wide range of worship services, educational opportunities, cultural programs, social events and community activities. See our calendar for all the latest events.

Take a virtual tour of the Temple, see a little bit about our history, join us for services or other events, make a donation to one of our funds, or contact us. 

Expand your Jewish knowledge and friendships by being part of our growing community of lifelong learners. The Temple’s Limmud offerings include Shabbat morning study sessions, Lunch and Learns with Rabbi Cattapan, a new Conversational Hebrew class, and study about Israel. We're also co-hosting a conference called "Examining Immigration through Faith & Politics" with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Wayne. Be part of our fifth annual One Book, One Congregation on February 4, 2012.

Two scholar-in-residence weekends are planned:

• November 4-6, 2011 - Dr. Michael Cook, the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Professor of Judaeo-Christian Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati
• April 20-22, 2012 - Rabbi Deborah Prinz, author of Jews on the Chocolate Trail

Find out more about Adult Learning and how you can be part of the congregation's KEVA effort.

Expand your Jewish knowledge and friendships by being part of our growing community of lifelong learners. The Temple’s Limmud offerings include Shabbat morning study sessions, Lunch and Learns with Rabbi Cattapan, a new Conversational Hebrew class, and study about Israel. We're also co-hosting a conference called "Examining Immigration through Faith & Politics" with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Wayne. Be part of our fifth annual One Book, One Congregation on February 4, 2012.

Two scholar-in-residence weekends are planned:

• November 4-6, 2011 - Dr. Michael Cook, the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Professor of Judaeo-Christian Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati
• April 20-22, 2012 - Rabbi Deborah Prinz, author of Jews on the Chocolate Trail

Find out more about Adult Learning and how you can be part of the congregation's KEVA effort.

Jewish and Single? Have we got a match for you! We're forming a chavurah group for Jewish singles at the Temple in the New Year to provide an opportunity for socializing and getting involved in congregational life. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Young and Jewish? We’re looking for Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s to get involved in a chavurah group at Achduth Vesholom in the New Year. This is a great chance to meet others and be a part of Temple life.

Young Children? Our PJ Shabbat program is geared toward children in first grade and younger with their parents. Our monthly program on Friday night helps introduce them to the joys of the Sabbath.

To get involved in these groups or in other ways, please email us at office@TempleCAV.org with your name, phone number, address, and which group interests you. If you're not a member, we'd love to talk to you about becoming part of our vibrant community.

Jewish and Single? Have we got a match for you! We're forming a chavurah group for Jewish singles at the Temple in the New Year to provide an opportunity for socializing and getting involved in congregational life. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Young and Jewish? We’re looking for Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s to get involved in a chavurah group at Achduth Vesholom in the New Year. This is a great chance to meet others and be a part of Temple life.

Young Children? Our PJ Shabbat program is geared toward children in first grade and younger with their parents. Our monthly program on Friday night helps introduce them to the joys of the Sabbath.

To get involved in these groups or in other ways, please email us at office@TempleCAV.org with your name, phone number, address, and which group interests you. If you're not a member, we'd love to talk to you about becoming part of our vibrant community.