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The importance of community is clearly emphasized by the
rabbinic dictum of "al tifrosh min hatzibbur” (do not
separate yourself from the community). Even more direct are
the words of the Rambam (Maimonides) who tells us that a
"bad neighbor" is one who does not support the minyan
of his community.
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue is very much a community, indeed, a
family that is made strong by the sense of people being
there for each other at times of both joy and sadness. We
pray as a community, study as one and experience being
Jewish with that sense of extended family.
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue is a "full service" congregation.
Our programming covers all ages and stages of Jewish living
and experiences. Together, our professional staff and lay
leadership work to provide the most stimulating and
beneficial (as well as fun) programs and activities. It is
my hope that our synagogue will continue to improve and
become even more special and meaningful in the lives of
every member and the entire community.
For those of you who may be considering a visit or move to
the Augusta area, we invite you to join
with us as we walk together in search of meaning and
spiritual fulfillment in our lives. Come and help us make
the AYS family into a true "covenant community" – a place
where individuals are valued and respected, where we share
our joys and heartaches together freely, celebrate the
milestones of our Jewish calendar and our lives together,
teach our children and grandchildren (and ourselves!) of the
beauty and value of Jewish traditions, and work together to
make Jewish life, and life in the larger
community more fulfilling for all. |