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
With the Sea at Your Back and the Wilderness Ahead
Sermon Last Days of Pesach 2023 My husband likes to teach that the Seder plate is a time machine: not only is the plate itself round like a clock, but the items placed upon it represent the driving narrative of the Exodus and the timeline it unfolds on. From the time of ‘karpas’ (greens) of […]
Seniors Group
Join us for the Agudas Achim Seniors Group!
April 2023 Bulletin
Read about what’s going on in our congregation and community.
Special Pesach Guide 2023
See our Pesach offerings for this year.
March 2023 Bulletin
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The Mission Statement of the Jewish People
Here’s an unexpected question: what is the commonality between synagogue governance and Matan Torah, Revelation at Sinai?
February 2023 Bulletin
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January 2023 Bulletin
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Parody of the Talmud by Miriam Yang
The gemara asks: one who is a Jew and who is Chinese, is he required to cook his own food on Christmas?
December 2022 Bulletin
Read about what’s going on in our congregation and community.


