Share in a special Shavuot service with us on Sunday, May 16 at 7 p.m. when we also celebrate the Confirmation of two students in our Religious School.

Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, 50 days after Passover. The milestone of Confirmation provides our teens with the opportunity for individual and group affirmation of a commitment to the Jewish people.

To attend the service in person, please RSVP by Wednesday, May 12 to the Temple office at (260) 744-4245 or office@templecav.org. The service also will be livestreamed and the link will be included in the weekly email. Guests may contact the Temple office for virtual access information.

We're excited to continue the phased reopening of our building for in-person worship services in May with limitations on crowd size and strict mask and distancing guidelines in place. At the same time, we will continue to livestream services for those at home. Please review safety guidelines for in-person worship.

The Temple Board determined at its April meeting that worship services, including life-cycle events, would be able to accommodate up to 100 people. The previous limit was 50 attendees. Maximum attendance numbers will vary based on the room configuration and take into account distancing guidelines.

In order to protect the health of attendees and to facilitate contact tracing if needed, RSVP are required for services in advance. Please make a reservation to the Temple office at (260) 744-4245 or office@templecav.org by the Wednesday before a given Shabbat service. We will confirm your reservation in advance. Please understand that we are unable to accept walk-ins.

Ushers also are needed to ensure our safety protocols are followed. We're asking Temple members to please volunteer to assist with this important duty by contacting the Temple office.

Plans to reopen for in-person programs, classes, Religious School, and meetings are still being determined on a case-by-case basis.

We recognize this is a challenging time for everyone. The Temple is a kehillah kedoshah, a holy community, that is here for you. Please reach out to us if you any questions or concerns. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact us at (260) 744-4245 or office@templecav.org.

We will continue to keep our members updated regularly. Please also check for information on our congregational Facebook page. 

We welcome you to Congregation Achduth Vesholom, where we’ve been building Jewish community since 1848. As Indiana’s oldest Jewish congregation, we have a long tradition of bringing together those who want to share the joy of Judaism. 

Under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Meir Bargeron, we offer many opportunities for worship, learning, social action, culture, and friendship. A charter member of the Union for Reform Judaism, our congregation is warmly open to the traditional riches of the Jewish past, while continuously looking for ways to build a creative and meaningful future.

Our name means "unity and peace." We are truly a family at the Temple. We 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.

Please visit our congregation and our beautiful Rifkin Campus at 5200 when we re-open. Find out how to become a member of our Temple family. Learn about our Religious School.