Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem, Conservative synagogue in Montgomery, Alabama, US.
Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem is a Conservative synagogue in Montgomery featuring a large sanctuary, chapel, libraries, social hall, mikvah, offices, kosher kitchen, and educational wing with classrooms. These spaces support both worship services and community educational activities.
The synagogue was established in 2001 through the merger of Agudath Israel, founded in 1902 by Ashkenazi Jews, and Etz Ahayem, founded in 1912 by Sephardi Jews. This union combined two separate congregations with distinct origins into a single institution.
The congregation preserves both Ashkenazic and Sephardic traditions through regular Torah study and educational programs that serve the local Jewish community.
The synagogue offers both in-person and online services through digital platforms, making religious participation flexible for all community members. Visitors can attend worship services on site or join remotely depending on their needs.
Rabbi Cynthia Culpeper served as a pulpit rabbi in the 1990s and became one of the first religious leaders to publicly discuss living with HIV. Her tenure marked an important moment of openness and compassion in the Jewish community.
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