Our Congregation

At Congregation Agudath Achim we strive to maximize opportunities for Jews in the Greater Taunton Area to participate in Jewish communal life.

Congregation Agudath Achim works to live up to God's call to "be a light to the nations." Moving into the 21st century, we embrace the centuries-old vast Jewish moral, spiritual and philosophical tradition, undergirded by the profound teachings of Torah.

Our current congregational leaders continue our long tradition of providing meaningful worship services, strong religious education, community mitzvah projects and opportunities for fostering Jewish friendships and social life.

Originating as an Orthodox congregation in the early 1900's, with women sitting in the balcony, transitioning to being a part of the Conservative movement, and now an unaffiliated Jewish congregation addressing the current trends in Jewish family life -- we welcome people from diverse Jewish backgrounds to participate in maintaining and building a strong Jewish presence in the center of southeastern Massachusetts.

Our Leadership

Rabbi Anne Heath

Rabbi Heath is a graduate of The Academy for Jewish Religion in New York City (Riverdale -The Bronx) and serves as the Rabbi of our congregation.

Our lay leaders include:

• Board President - Joyce Antine
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• Board Chairman - Mija Almeida
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• Religious School Chair - Caron Hoder
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Our Locations

Our congregation worships in an historic synagogue built in 1913 and located at 36 Winthrop Street (Route 44), just west of the Taunton Green in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Our congregational offices, school and gym/stage/auditorium are located in the Jewish Community House located at 133 High Street, Taunton, Massachusetts just a block away from the synagogue.

In 1907, the founders of Agudath Achim established Mt. Nebo Cemetery, located on Glebe Street, off Route 140, on the western side of Taunton, Massachusetts.  In 1990 additional property was purchased for the establishment of Harmony Park, our interfaith cemetery.

Congregation Agudath Achim has been serving Taunton, Raynham, Mansfield, Norton, Easton, Freetown, Bridgewater, Lakeville, Middleboro, Dighton, Rehoboth and Berkley for over 100 years.