We are a warm, inclusive community of people who want to practice and study Judaism—or simply be around people who share a commitment to Judaism’s values.
We started more than 20 years ago as a Havurah (a fellowship), meeting in members’ homes for services, talks, and celebrations. Today we have grown into a (still somewhat small) congregation. We hold monthly second Saturday morning Shabbat services and monthly fourth Friday Kabbalat Shabbat services. We offer a religious school, and an array of programs serving people of all ages. But we remain informal, dynamic, and highly participatory.
Rav Gavrielle Pescador started as AARC’s Rabbi in July, 2023 and will be leading this year’s High Holiday Services.
We believe in the values of Reconstructionism and its commitment to an evolving Judaism, theological flexibility and tikkun olam, repairing the world. We also have a deep, passionate commitment to diversity. Come to our events or services, and you’ll meet all kinds of members—families and individuals, LGBT and straight, Jews by birth and Jews by choice, as well as families with non-Jewish members.
Our services are egalitarian and pluralistic, our events accessible to people with disabilities. The Toledo Jewish News captured us beautifully in a May 2020 article about our congregation.
We like to think of ourselves as lifelong learners—constantly exploring and debating the meaning of our traditions. We also like to have fun, whether it’s during our annual Hanukkah celebration, our festive Fourth Fridays, or at our innovative bar and bat mitzvah services.
Be sure to check out our blog to see what we’re thinking about and up to lately!
