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Welcome to Congregation Achduth Vesholom ("Unity and Peace"). As the only Reform congregation in northeast Indiana, we welcome all those in our area interested in learning about and becoming involved in our activities. Our religious services blend respect for tradition with an openness to new spiritual approaches.
For nearly 159 years, the Temple has remained committed to realizing and making relevant ancient ideals through the prism of contemporary times. We serve the greater community through many social action initiatives and over the course of our long history have built important bridges among a diverse array of civic, religious, cultural, and governmental institutions. We encourage you to contact us for more information, visit our facility, and become a part of our Temple family.
My affiliation with the Temple began in 1990 when I moved to Fort Wayne to marry my husband, Dan, who grew up at Achduth Vesholom and whose father had served as congregation president. A Chicago native, I attended a Reform synagogue as a child. As I became increasingly aware of the role all of us have to play in creating a stronger community, my Jewish sense of responsibility grew.
Shortly after joining the Temple, I was asked to become editor of its Bulletin, a post I continue to enjoy today because it assures I stay in touch with our members and utilizes the skills I developed working as a professional journalist. Additionally, in chairing the Publications Committee, I've had the privilege of learning more about our history as the oldest Jewish congregation in Indiana. After eight years as a board member, I became president in July 2007.
Volunteering at the Temple has been tremendously rewarding by enabling me to share in helping our congregation thrive and become like a family. With three children in our Religious School, Dan and I take delight in seeing them become more Jewishly informed and grow in their appreciation of our faith.
I hope you'll find the same sense of fulfillment by participating in the life of Achduth Vesholom.
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