Mission Statement
AVODAS HASHEM: Congregation Ahavas Achim has served Central New Jersey for over 100 years as a center for prayer, learning and charity. We aspire to create a peaceful atmosphere for religious life and growth as we serve G-d together.
ACHDUS: Ahavas Achim strives to create a welcoming environment for every Jew. As a Torah-observant congregation, we respect and welcome Jews of every background
TORAH IM DEREKH ERETZ: Ahavas Achim stands committed to living a Halakhic life within the context of modernity - in our homes at work, among our neighbors and peers, in volunteer organizations, and in political life.
CHESSED: Ahavas Achim aspires to create a sense of responsibility among our members and community, to inspire our members to acts of loving-kindness in everyday life.
L'MUDEI HA-KODESH: Ahavas Achim sees Jewish education - in Torah and Talmud, in law, in history, in literature - as the foundation of the Jewish community. We strive to offer a broad program of study and discussion, one that strengthens both the vision and practice of every Jew.
KLAL: Ahavas Achim values the presence and contributions of all. We offer all our members - men and women, children and elders - a wide range of opportunities to serve as leaders and participants in synagogue life.
HINUKH: Ahavas Achim considers the religious experience and education of our children a vital responsibility shared by all our community. We support parents and teachers in their efforts to raise children in a life of Torah, family and good deeds.
MEDINAT YISROEL: Ahavas Achim looks to Israel as the fulfillment of the Jewish people's destiny. We stand by Israel - the nation, the people, and the land - at all times.
AHAVAS ACHIM: Congregation Ahavas Achim pledges to live in every way according to the teachings of our Sages, of blessed memory. As a community, we commit ourselves to the service of G-d - to prayer, learning, charity, celebrations, and acts of loving-kindness.
Congregation Ahavas Achim is a member congregation of the Orthodox Union