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Member Information Packet

Our congregation warmly welcomes you and invites you to become a part of our family. We look forward to getting to know you and to sharing special simchas (joyous occasions) with you. By making a commitment to the community and becoming a congregant you are entering a sacred covenantal relationship with the community. Your contributions not only support the Agudas Achim family, but also to the wider Jewish community, here and abroad, and the future of Judaism.

We are proud:

• To support our congregants as they grow in Judaism.
• We have a strong connection with Israel, including a shaliach/emissary.
• To be committed to Conservative Judaism in a warm and egalitarian setting.
• To be affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
• That our rabbi is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly.
• That we support the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and the Masorti Movement in Israel.
• That we are the only synagogue in Northern Virginia that has a daily minyan.

Community Commitment entitles you to many benefits, including:

• High Holy Day tickets (open seating) for those covered by your membership.
• Privilege of enrolling your children in the Religious School and participating in all related activities and programs.
• Priority consideration when enrolling your children in the Agudas Achim Preschool.
• Services of Agudas Achim clergy at all your life cycle events; participation in all educational programs and lay leadership opportunities throughout the year.
• The right to reserve plots at the Agudas Achim Cemetery in Old Town.
• Monthly Bulletin, weekly enews and other mailings, and access to our members only Facebook Group.
• Knowledge that you are making a contribution to your community by partiicpating in and supporting many amazing programs and activities.

We welcome all members of the Jewish community and their partners to become a part of our congregational family.