Congregation Ahavas Israel was formed when Temple Beth Israel (founded in 1892) and Congregation Ahavas Achim (founded in 1911) merged in 1937.  A list of our rabbis can be found here.  Today our building features a large sanctuary, small chapel, religious school classrooms, library, meeting room, two kosher kitchens and a social hall. Our professional staff consists of a full-time rabbi, office manager, custodian, and part-time cantor.  Together with Temple Emanuel, we run a Religious School program from ages 2 through High School.

2727 Michigan NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Phone: (616) 949-2840
Fax:      (616) 949-6929

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As a member of the Conservative movement, Congregation Ahavas Israel is a place for Jews to gather for lifecycle rituals, to support members of all ages, to teach Judaism and spirituality, and to cultivate religious, educational, spiritual, social, and emotional fulfillment.

 

Mission Statement of Congregation Ahavas Israel:

Congregation Ahavas Israel creates a vibrant egalitarian Conservative Jewish community helping each individual follow his/her spiritual path using traditional Jewish practice.

Vision Statement:

To achieve our mission, we strive to be to be a community which embodies Torah:  To make every decision and every act reflect our commitment to Torah.

Accessibility

Congregation Ahavas Israel is a fully accessible building.  Our Sanctuary, Chapel, and Social Hall are equipped with an induction loop system to aid worshippers with hearing loss. The system broadcasts an audio signal that can only be picked up by hearing aids with a telecoil feature. The telecoil is that feature you would use in order to hear more clearly on a telephone. If you're not sure that your hearing aid has one, talk to your audiologist.

By activating the t-coil, anything said at the microphone will broadcast directly into your hearing aids. Additionally, there is one set of headphones that will pick up the loop broadcast. See the usher to use that headphone.