Congregation Achduth Vesholom

06/01/2026

Join Rabbi Meir and our lifelong learners on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 pm on Zoom for an evening of Jewish learning and conversation as we explore timeless texts and modern insights about hope, courage, and what it means to “choose life” in today’s world.

No prior background or preparation is necessary. Come ready to learn, reflect, and join the conversation. The Zoom link will be in the weekly email to our Temple family.

05/29/2026

We stand with our Muslim neighbors. There is no room for hate.

The Indianapolis JCRC drafted the following statement in response to Lt. Gov. Beckwith's recent comments targeting the Muslim community. We are grateful to our Hoosier interfaith and community partners who have signed onto this letter in support.

05/29/2026

Shabbat Service
29 May @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share the warmth of Jewish community with our Temple family in person or on YouTube from your home. Please join us for Shabbat worship this evening at 6 p.m.
We warmly welcome guests.
Join us:
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05/27/2026

Temple members are encouraged to attend Achduth Vesholom's 178th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. to hear the latest congregational news and to vote on candidates for leadership.

Join us in person or on Zoom. A packet of materials has been sent to members with more information.

05/25/2026

Although Memorial Day is not a Jewish holiday, the idea of remembering and honoring those who died in service to our nation is certainly a Jewish value. With that idea in mind, we’ve rounded up these stories and prayers to share.

Memorial Day isn’t a Jewish holiday but remembering and honoring fallen military is certainly a Jewish value. Let us remember those who gave their lives in battle.

05/23/2026

During our L’dor Vador Shavuot and Shabbat service on Friday evening, we celebrated the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai and honored teachers, volunteers, and students in our Religious School family for their contributions and milestones.

The special service was led by Rabbi Meir with music by Sam Krouse. Stephanie Gottesman, the Temple’s Youth Education and Family Engagement Director, reflected on the past year and two b’mitzvah students participated in the service.

We offered a blessing for a high school graduate and for children who will be attending Jewish summer camp. We presented a prayer book to a student in honor of her Bat Mitzvah studies. In keeping with the tradition of dairy food on Shavuot, we enjoyed an Oneg Shabbat featuring ice cream, hosted by Wendy & Micah Soltz.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to a meaningful evening and wonderful school year!

05/22/2026

L'dor Vador Shabbat & Shavuot Service with Ice Cream Oneg
22 May @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Shabbat Shalom! Please join us for our L’dor Vador Shabbat & Shavuot service this evening at 6 p.m. when we celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, led by Rabbi Meir Bargeron. We’ll also observe Yizkor. There will be blessings for our Campers and Graduate, Prayer Book Presentation, and Teacher Appreciation.
Join us in person or on YouTube for the service connecting us from generation to generation with music, singing and stories. An Oneg Shabbat featuring ice cream follows. All are welcome.
Find the service on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUexoS9J7JJ8xP807Ltyrlw

05/21/2026

Please join us for our L’dor Vador Shabbat & Shavuot service on Friday, May 22 at 6 p.m. when we celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, led by Rabbi Meir Bargeron. We’ll also observe Yizkor.

Join us in person or on YouTube for the service connecting us from generation to generation with music, singing and stories. An Oneg Shabbat featuring ice cream follows. All are welcome.

Fnd the service on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUexoS9J7JJ8xP807Ltyrlw See less