Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth.

AKSE is a very welcoming atmosphere. What I love about this place is a lively spirit not just of Judaism but of life itself. My parents belonged to this synagogue for many years. They would have loved to know they are remembered in a Yahrzeit each year. My bar mitzvah was in 1960 when AKSE was located in downtown Wilmington. AKSE is now in a new beautiful building. What is amazing about AKSE are the many community events. Rabbi Abraham Rabinovich, known as Rabbi Abe loves to share a wealth of knowledge whether it is from the Talmud, Midrash or one of my personal favorites, the Kabbalah. His ability to get the meaning of Jewish traditions understandable in plain English is outstanding. You can attend his lectures or those of other great speakers by zoom if needed. If you are new to the Wilmington area and want to join a synagogue filled with welcoming members this is the place to find it. The monthly newsletter will keep you in touch with future events. I love the movie section. The most recent newsletter describes a documentary that will be shown of a famous baseball player, Hank Greenberg. He played for Detroit Tigers and is in the Hall of Fame. Being Jewish he rose above any current prejudice with the swing of his powerful bat. I guess you can say I love baseball. AKSE embraces the spirit of Judaism through tuning into a rich legacy of the spirit that came from many years ago. It is alive and well in our congregation. Come and join us!

I have been a proud congregant of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth (AKSE) since 2013. The AKSE family has provided an environment for me to become the person, the Jew, I wish to be. I quickly and easily became involved in its wide range of activities from services to classes to social activities. After being invited, I found it natural to participate in its governance. AKSE has been and continues to be an enriching and enjoyable synagogue. The Shul is “home”, and my fellow congregants have become cherished friends. Rabbi Abe and his wife, Ariel, are inspirational and quite active in both AKSE and the wider Jewish Community, strengthening the vibrancy of Delaware’s first synagogue.

When we moved from Long Island to Wilmington 6 years ago, we joined Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth because my cousin has been a member. I quickly learned how good my decision was to join thus synagogue. I was impressed with how friendly the congregation are and how eager they are to meet new congregants and visitors. Then I was amazed at the synagogue skills of most of the congregants. Their knowledge of Hebrew and their ability to read Torah and lead services amazed me, especially since so many of them have or had busy carriers in medicine, law, and the sciences. There is an active Israeli dance performing group that performs every Memorial Day and a High Holy Days Men's Choir. I immediately joined both and I enjoy them immensely. Our rabbi is very scholarly, knowing Hebrew, Aramaic, Yiddish, and Russian, and can expertly read Torah, yet he is extremely friendly and helpful.

Known as the “kehillah hah-mizah-meret vic-hahm-rah-kedet”, the singing and dancing congregation, AKSE offers so many opportunities to learn, sing, lead, dance and enjoy the Jewish life experience with fellow congregants. Our Rabbi Abe and Rebetzin Ariel along with our dedicated congregants are leading AKSE into the next realm of Jewish life here in Wilmington. Why not come and join us?

Not just a place to learn and pray, but also a place that takes action. The members live "Jewishly" and take the commandant to "to heal, repair, and transform the world" seriously and ACT on it. Through food drives, clothing drives, preparing and serving meals to those in need, collecting and re-distributing new and gently used shoes (over 42 tons of shoes-kept out of our local landfills so far). Providing opportunities to learn, celebrate, connect and taking part in community activities, arts, entertainment, and support to those in the community who need it. The members and Rabbi (Rabbi Abe) are warm, caring and well educated. AKSE members don't need to be "super religious", or even attend services on a regular basis, -- just being a part of the "tribe" to help make the world a better, warmer, and caring place.

ASKE is a warm and friendly Congregation. Our experienced, knowledgeable and dynamic Rabbi Abe leads our traditional services and offers many learning opportunities in person and online. There is a high level of congregant participation during services, with lively singing and prepared Torah Talks. The Rebbetzin is also approachable and an integral part of our welcoming community. Although rooted in tradition, men and women sit together. Synagogue security is a priority so we feel safe when we pray. Anyone seeking to enhance their spirituality and connection to other Jews should come check us out.

I chose AKSE synagogue when I moved to Delaware about 30 years ago and am so glad I did! After checking out each of the major synagogues in town, I found AKSE to be the most warm and welcoming - and my initial impression was so spot on. While I grew up in a Conservative synagogue, I find the religious worship at AKSE to be similar to what I was used to. There is a wealth of programming, including plenty of educational opportunities that are taught by our knowledgable and engaging Rabbi. And other fun events such as Movie discussions and Wine Tasting. I always recommend AKSE to friends and newcomers to town.

I have been a member of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth since 1978 and continue to enjoy being a part of this warm, heimish congregation. Rabbi Abe is a very knowledgeable and innovative spiritual leader. Our Shabbat service is traditional with a full weekly Torah reading. At our periodic partnership minyanim, women can participate in chanting Torah and haftarah and can receive aliyot. Our weekly kiddush gives congregants a chance to schmooze and connect with each other. Whatever your level of knowledge and/or observance, you will find Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth to be a welcoming, friendly place to pray, learn and socialize.

Lovely, warm congregation that observes traditional Jewish practices. Rabbi Abe is a welcoming, warm, well educated clergyman. He provides enthusiastic leadership. The congregation offers many opportunities to learn more about our religion and where we sit in the world.

We love Rabbi Abe! Beautiful synagogue with very warm congregants!

This is a welcoming traditional partnership community. There are SO many opportunities for learning, for schmoozing, for worship. Rabbi Abe is amazingly knowledgeable, energetic, and just a warm man! I'm so happy to have found a home here.

Collaborating with AKSE, the Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Synagogue, was a true pleasure. The BrandSwan Team had the privilege of designing their website, and it was both an honor and a delightful process. AKSE's rich history and commitment to an inclusive community aligned perfectly with our values. They proved to be exceptionally detail-oriented, leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that their digital presence reflected the essence of their longstanding traditions and warm community spirit. The level of responsiveness and clear communication from the AKSE team made the entire process clear and collaborative. Working with AKSE is a testament to their dedication to tradition and innovation. We highly recommend AKSE to anyone seeking a community-driven and forward-thinking Synagogue.

We call ourselves Traditional (Google has no "Traditional Synagogue" category, so I am trying to change our category to just "Synagogue"). We are independent, not part of the Orthodox or Conservative movements. Although the congregation, the first in Delaware, began as an Orthodox congregation 138 years ago, it has not had a mechitzah since the 1930's. Our Rabbi has Orthodox smicha from Yeshiva University.

I wouldn't exactly categorize them as Orthodox, more like modern Orthodox or perhaps better egalitarian. (Things may have changed, is been a while since I've been there) Looks like they've move to a smaller building. Just my opinion but in an effort to be everything to everyone, they became nothing for anyone. There's a local chabad if you're in need of a minion (with mehitzah) (I'm not s huge fan of Chabad but they're dependable and you know exactly what to expect)

Just drove past it.

My grandfather's shul.