L'shanah tovah
This past year, we gained new perspectives. As we look forward, we are filled with purpose. We wish you a year filled with meaning, learning, and growth beginning with our High Holiday programming.
Forms and Information
Dear Friends:

Please review the links and information below regarding information on our plans for High Holidays and special programming.

Please click here to view a special message from President Jackie Rowen, with information on our plans for High Holidays and dates of other upcoming events and activities.

Please click here to view a special message from Rabbi Spitzer with reflections on his first year serving Congregation Agudat Achim and his outlook for the High Holidays.

Please click here to submit names of your beloved departed for our "Digital Book of Remembrance." Information on how we're adapting the customary printed Yizkor Book to a full digital version to meet the spiritual need of a virtual Yizkor service can be found in the link. You may request an individual printed copy by contacting Josh in the synagogue office.

Please click here to reserve a Machzor or Machzorim to use during High Holiday services, whether in person or at home. We will send a separate registration form for in-person service attendance in the coming days.

Please click here to reserve a time slot to pick up a Machzor, after you've registered to reserve your copy or copies in the link directly above. Please be respectful and do not delete or move other families' names on this spreadsheet, and please choose one time slot per family.

This year, we will not purchase communal Lulav and Etrog sets, as there will be no sharing of ritual objects in the time of the virus. Every family is therefore encouraged to purchase their own. Please click here to register to purchase a set of Lulav and Etrog in advance of Sukkot.

You may also view our upcoming Adult Education events here.

We understand there have been many changes to facilitate your participation and spiritual involvement in our High Holiday services this year, given the restrictions placed on us during the global pandemic.

All deadlines and information are included in each form. Please respond to this message or call the synagogue office at 518-393-9211 with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while the Board of Trustees of Congregation Agudat Achim has been working diligently to prepare for our High Holidays in a safe and meaningful way.

With joy,

Rabbi Rafi Spitzer
Jackie Rowen, President
Josh Cooper-Ginsburg, Executive Director
Interested in learning more about the High Holy Holidays or becoming more involved?