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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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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.
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Please join us for services, programs and events. Here are some upcoming highlights. See our calendar for more complete listings and RSVP information.
See our latest Facebook updates. "Like" us on Facebook or click on the social media tool bar below.
Middle school students are invited to join the Junior Youth Group and spend a fun afternoon playing laser tag on Wednesday, February 22.
Participate in our new Circle of Friends with the Unitarian Universalist Church next store by "adopting" a refugee family. Learn more on Wednesday, February 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Reclamation Project office.
Introduction to Judaism is an 18-week overview of Jewish history, traditions, holidays and life cycle events designed for non-affiliated individuals and interfaith couples wishing to explore Judaism, as well as for those considering becoming Jewish. Taught by Rabbi Cattapan, classes will begin in March. If you or someone you know is interested, contact the Temple office at 744-4245.
Lunch and Learn on the Jewish American Experience will meet on Tuesday, March 6 at noon at Chop's Wine Bar.
Wear a costume as we make a big spiel out of Purim at our service on Friday, March 9. Our PJ Shabbat group will join the fun at the earlier time of 6:30 p.m. Bring boxes of macaroni and cheese to shake for groggers when Haman's name is read - and then donate to Thoughtful Thursdays after the service. We'll also be eating home-baked hamentashen at the Oneg  Shabbat.
Games, food, silent raffle and more at the Temple Youth Group's annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 11 at 12:15 p.m. We also appreciate donations of prizes and cake walk items.
Our spirited and popular Friday Night Live service returns on March 30 featuring klezmer, folk, Middle Eastern and Hebrew melodies that everyone can sing. Dance in the aisles or tap your feet, but be part of this delighting worship experience.
Passover begins on Friday, April 6. Join us for the Second Seder on Saturday, April 7.
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Lots of Purim festivities are planned for March:
- Hamentashen Baking on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite filling (no jelly, please, because it's too runny), such as preserves, canned pie filling, chocolate chips, crunchy peanut butter, etc. We'll provide the dough. Please RSVP to the Temple at 744-4245 to say you're coming to our 9th annual event. Bring your rolling pin, too.
- Purim Service, PJ Shabbat and Spiel on Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Cattapan will make a big spiel out Purim at our service. Adults and children, including our PJ Shabbat group for children in first grade and younger, will join the fun. Use one of our traditional groggers or bring a box of macaroni and cheese to shake and then donate it to the Jewish community's Thoughtful Thursdays program. An Oneg Shabbat will follow featuring the homemade hamentashen made by our team of Temple bakers earlier in the week.
- Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 11 from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Dress up, choose the moon bounce or Cake Walk, shoot a basket or aim for a bagel. We've got something for everyone at our annual Purim Carnival sponsored by FOrTY, our hgh school youth group. Pizza, Casa salad, and hamentashen will be available for purchase. Bid on great silent auction items or enter the raffle to win gift certificates and other prizes. Proceeds support youth group programs at the Temple.
- Your donations of Cake Walk items and raffle prizes are appreciated. Contact us at fortyyouthgroup@gmail.com or the Temple office at 744-4245 with questions.
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As part of the Temple's commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world), we are actively working to assist 85 children who are enrolled in the Head Start program in our building through the Thoughtful Thursdays program which provides twice-monthly bags with nutritious foods, personal hygiene items, cleaning products and educational activities. During the school year, the bags are sent home with the students on a Thursday to be returned the following Monday to be refilled.
In partnership with the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation and Congregation B'nai Jacob, we as a Jewish community are committed to assisting these children and their families, all of whom have incomes below the federal poverty level. The program began in October 2010. We also appreciate the support of the Dr. Harry W. Salon Foundation.
While you’re shopping, please remember donations of canned tuna or chicken, pasta, toilet paper, canned fruit and vegetables, and individually wrapped healthy snacks always are appreciated. Monetary donations also are welcome.
Please contact the Temple office for more information at 744-4245 or Social Action Co-Chair Jamie Berger. |
Introduction to Judaism is an 18-week overview of Judaism, providing a more extensive opportunity to learn about Jewish history, traditions, holidays and life cycle ceremonies. Participants will gain comfort and familiarity with the symbols, liturgy, music, traditions and Hebrew blessings that accompany Jewish celebrations in the home and synagogue.
Rabbi Cattapan will teach this in-depth course. Introduction to Judaism is designed for non-affiliated individuals and interfaith couples wishing to explore Judaism, as well as for those considering becoming Jewish. If you (or someone you know) are interested in taking this class, please call the Temple office at 744-4245 to let Rabbi Cattapan know. Classes are scheduled to begin in the spring.
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Be part of an exciting new project called Circle of Friends. If you're interested in "adopting" a refugee family with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation next door, join us for an orientation meeting on Wednesday, February 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Reclamation Project offices at 2614 S. Calhoun. This is a follow up to the Adult Education Committee's seminar on immigration that the Temple co-hosted in December with the church.
Circle of Friends is a program of The Reclamation Project (TRP), which promotes the successful integration of resettled refugees into the Fort Wayne community. Through ongoing interaction with one or more families, TFP”s Circle of Friends is designed to help refugees adjust to living in Fort Wayne. The ultimate goal is a reciprocating friendship that mutually enriches Circle members and the families they come to know.
Please join us and learn how we can partner with each other, our neighbors at UU, and some of the newest members of our community.
For more information and to confirm your attendance at the meeting, please contact Betsy Swenson at betsyswenson@frontier.com. Jan Sarratore is the liaison for the Temple.
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