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- Zero Carbon World | AAC Website
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- Rainforest Action Initiative | AAC Website
< Back Rainforest Action Initiative This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next
- Become A Member | Ahavath Achim Congregation Wichita
Become an AAC Member To become an AAC Member, please feel free to fill out the online form below. If you prefer to print your application, click on the PDF icon below and mail to Ahavath Achim Congregation, 1850 N Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67208 or to scan and email to hannah.see@jsbwjcc.org . Click here to fill out the form to become an out-of-town member. out of town
- AAC Inclusion Policy | AAC Website
Ahavath Achim Congregation's Inclusion Statement Ahavath Achim Congregation welcomes all Jews, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. In alignment with our values, vision, and mission, Ahavath Achim Congregation is a welcoming community that embraces a diversity of life experiences and Jewish journeys, and fosters connections, communication, and support among our members. We welcome all Jews, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in communal life of the congregation. We invite LGBTQ+ people, whether single or as a couple, with or without children, to join our community as members. Jewish LGBTQ+ members are encouraged to sanctify lifecycle moments, such as birth/covenant ceremonies, b’nai mitzvah, and weddings with our community, and to celebrate milestones in their lives, including anniversaries, by being called to the Torah for an aliyah.
- Adult Education | Ahavath Achim Congregation Wichita
Adult Education Ahavath Achim Congregation offers a range of opportunities for every level of learning, ranging from Rabbi Pepperstone's weekly column on the Torah portion of the week, his Shabbat morning teaching, Sunday morning learning after minyan, and Wednesday evening classes. Cantor Pepperstone offers one-on-one and small group learning to help people learn to lead a service, chant Torah or Haftarah, or take their skills up a notch or two. We also offer our Third Place events, where we meet up around town or in people's homes and engage in Torah study on a range of topics in more informal settings. Course topics typically include Jewish history, in-depth Torah study, introduction to Judaism, and the Jewish liturgy. Courses are open to anyone in Greater Wichita and free to members of Ahavath Achim Congregation . It would be hard to imagine a more enriching educational experience. Foundations of Jewish Life Do you want to learn more about Jewish life in a more holistic, multi-faceted and integrated way? Do you have questions about big ideas in Judaism, Jewish practice, Jewish history, Hebrew Bible, the Jewish lifecycle, and any topic on your mind? This course is for both the person new to Jewish learning and for the experienced learner as well. This course began in Fall, and you can jump in any time! We would love to learn with you! Contact rabbipepperstone@gmail.com for more info. Learn with Cantor Pepperstone By appointment Cantor Pepperstone is offering one-on-one and small group teaching and coaching for anyone interested in: learning how to chant Torah, Haftarah or other sacred texts, leading part or all of a service, working on Siddur Hebrew, strengthening one's ability to lead a service. Cantor Pepperstone brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. Help us to invest in our community with a donation towards your own class or someone else’s. Suggested contributions are $5-$75 per class, or sponsor a learner for a month for $250. If you would be interested in any or all of the above, please reach out to her directly (cantorpepperstone@gmail.com ) or Ellen Beren (ellenberen@gmail.com ). Sunday Morning Sessions @AAC On Sunday mornings, we move from the Shalom Sanctuary into the Social Hall for breakfast and learning. Rabbi Pepperstone has offered several different series of topics over the past two years, including an in-depth look at the commandments, understanding the Jewish prayer book, and a fresh take at electricity on Shabbat. Now Rabbi Pepperstone is doing a series based on the book T he Bible With and Without Jesus , by Marc Brettler and AJ Levine, who explore what the Bible says on its own terms, and how it has been interpreted both in Jewish and Christian communities. This series will run through Winter. READ MORE >> CONTACT US >>
- CONNECT WITH US | Ahavath Achim Congregation Wichita
C Weekly Email>> Monthly Newsletter>> Become a Member>> Facebook>> Calendar>> We'd love to hear from you! Contact our Office Name Email Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Subscribe Become a Member To become a member of AAC fill out our application and contact us if you have any questions Become a Member Connect with AAC on Facebook Facebook Monthly Our Monthly Newsletter: The Shofar View our monthly issue of The Shofar: The Current Issue of the Shofar We distribute the Shofar via email every month. You can subscribe to all of our email in our Subscribe form.
- Living Waters | AAC Website
Dipping in Living Waters Dipping into Living Waters is an invitation to everyone to learn and ask questions about the rich and vibrant world of Judaism. This six-week course offers an introduction to Jewish beliefs, practices, and traditions, from the ancient origins of Judaism to the diverse expressions of contemporary Jewish life. Whether you are simply curious about Judaism or seeking to deepen your understanding of Jewish beliefs and practices, Dipping into Living Waters offers a supportive and welcoming environment for all learners from all faiths, philosophies, and backgrounds. We will meet on Monday evenings (June 5, 19, July 3, 10, 17, 31 with August 7 as an alternate date) from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Joan S Beren Wichita Jewish Community Center. We will be offering a Zoom option upon request. There is no charge for the course, but voluntary donations will be welcome . If you have question about this course or would like to sign up, please fill out the form below. The deadline for signing up is June 4, 2023. Ahavath Achim Congregation 1850 North Woodlawn Street Wichita, KS 67208 Contact the AAC office: 316-685-1339 Contact Rabbi Pepperstone: rabbipepperstone@gmail.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for looking into Dipping in Living Waters!
- Sponsor a Kiddush | Ahavath Achim Congregation Wichita
Sponsor a Kiddush Please consider participating as a sponsor of a Kiddush or as a volunteer in the kitchen to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and any other happy events in your family, or maybe just to make Kiddush extra special.
- Joan S. Beren Jewish Community School | Ahavath Achim Congregation Wichita
The Joan S. Beren Jewish Community School Give your child the gift of a Jewish education Donate Our Educational Mission Educating our children about Judaism is one of the most important functions of our community. A strong Jewish education is critical to encouraging our children's love and understanding of Judaism, allowing them the ability to make Jewish life decisions as they grow older, and ensuring that they remain committed to a Jewish life. The Joan S. Beren Jewish Community School (JBJCS) is a joint effort of the two Jewish congregations in Wichita, Ahavath Achim Congregation and Congregation Emanu-El, to provide a broad and comprehensive Jewish education for our children from pre-K through 9th grade. Our Curriculum The JBJCS curriculum includes the study of holidays, prayer, theology, Bible, Hebrew language, Israel, and various aspects of contemporary Jewish life including Jewish thought, values, history, music, and culture. With financial support from the Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, JBJCS is led by a full-time education director and overseen by a committee comprised of members appointed by the boards of both congregations. The school meets on Sunday mornings for Judaic studies and both Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for Hebrew. The Joan S. Beren Jewish Community School is a fun, warm, inviting place for our children to learn and to grow as Jews. Our Leadership Jamie Smartt, JBJCS Education Director thewjcs@gmail.com
- Desert Wildlife Conservation | AAC Website
< Back Desert Wildlife Conservation This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next
- Services | Ahavath Achim Congregation Wichita
Shabbat and Festival Services AAC holds regular Shabbat, Festival and Sunday morning services that are open to the public. Our services in an egalitarian environment emphasize familiar melodies and community involvement. Friday evening services are typically held every other Friday evening. At this time, we are holding all Friday evening services over Zoom, and also have a Zoom option for Shabbat and Festival morning services. If you would like the Zoom link to our services, please contact the AAC office at office@aacwichita.org . Please join us for our services and a kiddush lunch when you are in in Wichita! Please contact us to learn more about our service times. Find Us We would love to have you join us for our Shabbat or Sunday services, whether you are a long-time resident of the area or just in town for a few days. Everyone is welcome at AAC! This Week Services will be held at regular hours