As the only synagogue in southwest New Hampshire—Congregation Ahavas Achim is the heart of Jewish life in the Monadnock Region. We are a proudly independent and inclusive home for a community diverse in Jewish backgrounds and beliefs. We can’t wait to welcome you into our family!

Coming up…

All Faith Night Swampbats

Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00 p.m.


Join in with many local faith communities to enjoy summer fun at the ball game taking place at Keene High School Alumni Field, 77 Arch St, Keene.

In addition to the action on the field, there will be booths for kids and adults and singing by the Interfaith Pop-up Choir. Tickets for purchase are available at the entrance (adults $7, children 10 and under free, students/seniors $5).

To join the Interfaith Pop-up Choir, please RSVP to Rev. Becky Poor rpoor@covliving.org. There will be a rehearsal on June 30, 5pm at Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Avenue, Keene. Same day singers are welcome too, but please reach out to Rev. Becky.

Contact monadnockinterfaith@gmail.com for more information.

Little Lights Family Shabbat
Friday, June 19 at 5:15 p.m.

Designed especially for children ages 0–8 and their families, this warm and interactive service invites kids to sit on the carpet in the sanctuary, sing, move, listen, and experience the magic of Shabbat together.

Fun, family-friendly service (20–30 minutes) followed by family-style dinner provided by CAA.

Come make new friends, celebrate Jewish traditions, and create sweet Shabbat memories with your family. All young families are welcome!

NEW! Community Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m.
followed by service at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for this Community Potluck Shabbat Dinner as we share food, friendship, and the blessings of Shabbat together.

Please bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share. CAA will provide challah, wine, and dessert.

Join us for our weekly Shabbat Services and Torah Study!

Join services and/or Torah study in-person or online via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 905 919 1322
Passcode: shalom

We pray for healing.

Add the name of an immediate relative — parent, sibling, spouse/life partner, or child — or the name of a member of CAA to our weekly
 Misheberach / Prayer for Healing List here:*

*We are only able to read out names that have been added by Noon on Friday. Also, if you are praying for someone other than an immediate relative (as defined above) or a member of CAA, please join us in person or on Zoom for our service so you can either say their name out loud or add their name to the chat box on Zoom.

CAA Zoom Etiquette:

  • Please mute your microphone throughout the service or program, unless you are speaking as part of the service or program.
  • We ask that you turn off your video if you are busy with activities that may be distracting to others, such as eating, tending to household chores, sleeping, or talking on your phone. Otherwise, please show your respectful attention to our community by keeping your video on.
  • Please update the name(s) that show(s) on your Zoom window to the names of those people who are actually on Zoom at the time.
  • Please do not type in the chat box during the event except to alert our technicians to technical difficulties, such as lack of video or sound.