Congregation Ahavas Achim

Congregation Ahavas Achim Congregation Ahavas Achim has been part of Newburyport since March 9, 1896. We strive to put Jewish religious and ethical principles into action.

We are a welcoming spiritual community that strives to educate and inspire children, youth, and adults to participate actively in worship, Torah study, and the Jewish life experience. We seek to enrich the lives of our members, contribute to the continuance and vitality of the Jewish people, and commit to Tikkun Olam - repairing the world. We welcome the participation of interfaith couples and families, and people of all abilities, backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

Join us Sunday afternoon to commemorate Yom HaShoah with author Elisa Boxer.
04/10/2026

Join us Sunday afternoon to commemorate Yom HaShoah with author Elisa Boxer.

Stop by CAA over the next two weekends to drop off some non-perishable food to benefit the Pettengill House!
03/10/2026

Stop by CAA over the next two weekends to drop off some non-perishable food to benefit the Pettengill House!

Join CAA and the Newburyport Human Rights Commission tomorrow night, 6:30 pm at the Nock, to commemorate International H...
01/28/2026

Join CAA and the Newburyport Human Rights Commission tomorrow night, 6:30 pm at the Nock, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Thanks to survivor Werner Salinger who will be joining us as a guest speaker:

NEWBURYPORT — In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, all will have a chance to hear from survivor and U.S. Air Force veteran Werner Salinger as he shares his story

Please mark your calendars to join us on January 29th to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
01/15/2026

Please mark your calendars to join us on January 29th to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Considering the advanced age of Holocaust survivors, this is a really special event. We hope you can join us.

12/12/2025
Rabbi Alex was a guest on the Jewish Quest podcast to speak about this week's Torah Portion, Toledot, and some of the di...
11/19/2025

Rabbi Alex was a guest on the Jewish Quest podcast to speak about this week's Torah Portion, Toledot, and some of the difficulties faced by Rebecca in giving birth to Jacob and Esau. Give it a listen!

Podcast Episode · Jewish Quest · 19/11/2025 · 30m

Survival, resilience, and the lasting effects of the Holocaust: An author panel with Boston 3GThursday, October 166:00—8...
10/16/2025

Survival, resilience, and the lasting effects of the Holocaust: An author panel with Boston 3G

Thursday, October 166:00—8:00 PM
Community RoomWest Branch603 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Survival, resilience, and the lasting effects of the Holocaust: An author panel with Boston 3G

Local authors Tammy Bottner and Julie Brill, both children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, will join our librarian for a book talk, signing, and discussion about hidden children, sacrifices made for survival, intergenerational trauma, and how these stories still resonate today.

Tammy Bottner is the author of “Among the Reeds: The True Story of How a Family Survived the Holocaust,” and Julie Brill is the author of “Hidden in Plain Sight: A Family Memoir and the Untold Story of the Holocaust in Serbia.” Library copies of the books will be on hand, and the authors will also be signing and selling their books.

Presented by the Peabody Institute Library, Boston 3G, and Living Links.

To register:

Survival, resilience, and the lasting effects of the Holocaust: An author panel with Boston 3GLocal authors Tammy Bottner and Julie Brill, both children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, will join our librarian for a book talk, signing, and discussion about hidden children, sacrifices made f...

Join us this Sunday afternoon at CAA to learn what Jewish tradition and culture have to say about Jews and tattoos!
06/26/2025

Join us this Sunday afternoon at CAA to learn what Jewish tradition and culture have to say about Jews and tattoos!

Chanukah starts tomorrow night! 🕎🕎Join us this week in Newburyport and Amesbury to light the MenorahHappy Chanukah!
12/24/2024

Chanukah starts tomorrow night! 🕎🕎
Join us this week in Newburyport and Amesbury to light the Menorah
Happy Chanukah!

As you go about your shopping this week grab some extra detergent to drop off at CAA this weekend in support of Communit...
12/16/2024

As you go about your shopping this week grab some extra detergent to drop off at CAA this weekend in support of Community Service of Newburyport and their great work!

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53 1/2 Washington Street
Newburyport, MA
01950

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