Congregation Agudas Achim was established in 1967 and is overseen by Rabbi Ari Weiss. The congregation is a member of the Union of Orthodox Congregations of America, and is committed to the religious, ethical, and communal principles and practices of Orthodox Judaism. It hopes to enrich spiritually and culturally the lives of its congregants through religious, educational and social services and programs, and through fostering ties and support for the State of Israel. It also aims to strengthen links with the Greater Hartford Jewish community and to foster and support programs that benefit the community at large.