Welcome to
Agudas Achim Congregation
Coralville, Iowa
Agudas Achim is a home where you belong.
Whether you were born Jewish, became Jewish, are exploring Judaism, or are part of an interfaith family, there’s a place for you here.
You’ll meet lifelong Iowans and newcomers, Jews-by-choice and folks who grew up in shul, multiracial families, singles, LGBTQ+ Jews, elders, and children. You’ll also find space for your own perspectives—on Israel, Zionism, and Jewish life in the Diaspora—no matter where you stand.
Wherever you are on your Jewish journey, we welcome you with open arms, open hearts, and open minds.
COME WORSHIP AT AGUDAS ACHIM!
At Agudas Achim, worship is more than prayer—it’s a shared experience of community, music, learning, and connection. To reflect the richness of Jewish tradition in our community, we alternate between Reform and Conservative services.
– Reform services offer more English, guitar, and song, in an open, accessible atmosphere.
– Conservative services draw on the depth of Hebrew liturgy and traditional prayer, while remaining warm and inclusive.
We kindly encourage in-person attendance when you’re able; being together deepens the sense of joy and belonging that makes our services special. If you need transportation, please contact our office—we’re glad to help. For those who cannot attend, our livestream offers a meaningful way to join from home.
Newcomers are especially welcome. If you’re unfamiliar with Jewish services, we’re happy to pair you with someone who can sit with you, help navigate the prayerbook, and answer questions—no one has to pray alone unless they prefer it.
Our services naturally spark conversation and connection—and the oneg afterward is a chance to share food, meet new people, and deepen relationships. To sign up to host an oneg, click here.
What’s Happening at Agudas Achim
Our Monthly Bulletins and Rabbi’s Sermons
Sermon Pesach 2022
‘Feeling like a Passover Pariah? You’re not alone!’ This was the kind of New York Times headline that immediately grabbed my attention.
We Don’t Talk About Pharaoh
We Don’t Talk About Pharaoh (To the tune of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”)
Time for Rest and Healing
The meaning of Tazria – of both the woman after childbirth and the ‘metzora’ (the person afflicted by tzara’at, a skin condition affecting the individual) – is the implicit and explicit reality of rest and healing.
5782 Special Pesach Guide
Our Special Pesach Guide has been released.
April 2022 Bulletin
Read about what’s going on in our congregation and community.
Re-gathering
We are pleased to re-open Agudas Achim to hybrid services – the combination of in-person and Zoom.
Casting Wide the Net of Community
Our world has shifted on its axis again and we try to find new footing.
March 2022 Bulletin
Read about what’s going on in our congregation and community.
D’var Torah by Lea Haravon Collins
Lea Haravon Collins’ D’var Torah for Parashat Tetzaveh


