Congregation Agudath Israel Email Format
Religious InstitutionsNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
Congregation Agudath Israel is a small to mid-sized religious institution serving the Jewish community in Caldwell, New Jersey, with roots dating to 1920 when it began as the Jewish League of Caldwell to establish a Jewish spiritual presence in the area. The congregation offers a broad slate of programs spanning worship, education, culture, social life, and community activism, designed to accompany members through the Jewish life cycle and create personal meaning in practice. Guided by a professional staff, engaged lay leadership, and a growing cadre of volunteers, it aims to feel like a welcoming second home for members across generations. In 2024, the community announced that Rabbi Paula Mack Drill would join as Rabbi-in-Residence, signaling an expansion of leadership. The congregation has also participated in broader community initiatives, including environmental collaboration with local parishes that earned a Non-Profit Environmental Achievement Collaboration Award in 2023.