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Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

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We gather together on Monday, November 25, 7:00 p.m., “Coming Together in Gratitude,” at Park Church, 10 East Park Pl. NE, and join with diverse communities around Grand Rapids to express gratitude at this season of Thanksgiving. We’ll be collecting for a new initiative for the unhoused called “The Community Day Center,” this year hosted … Read more

Junior Congregation

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Please join us for a monthly Junior Congregation service, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. (and stay for a congregation lunch following services) Singing, snacks, and friends (for children and parents)! Mark your calendars for November 1, December 6, January 10 (2nd Shabbat), February 7 (National ice cream for breakfast day!), March 7, April 18 (to avoid … Read more

Introduction to Judaism

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Assuming sufficient enrollment, the class will be held in person at Congregation Ahavas Israel, 2727 Michigan St. NE, Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., beginning in December, 2025. It is a basic overview of Jewish history, ritual, life cycle, holidays, and thought. If you cannot come in person I may be able to offer a zoom … Read more

Torah Study

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Torah study, beginning Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:15 – 11:00. Every Sunday that the United Jewish School meets, Rabbi Krishef will lead a Torah study group at Temple Emanuel. Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, those with Hebrew skills and those without are all welcome. We’ll focus on Parashat Hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, along with the commentary … Read more

Ahavas Israel Book Group

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The next Ahavas Israel book group will be November 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Adam Unrehearsed, by Don Futterman – a National Jewish Book Awards Finalist It’s 1970: Adam Miller is twelve and entering seventh grade at a new school. His family recently, and with some suddenness, moved to a new part of Queens. He is preparing for … Read more

New Year’s Greetings

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It is an annual tradition…just like the holidays themselves. For many years, Congregation Ahavas Israel has designed and delivered L’Shana Tova greeting cards as a fundraiser. This fundraising project makes it easy for you to send your best wishes for a sweet new year to every member of the congregation. For as little as $15 … Read more

Tu Bishvat Seder

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Rabbi Krishef, Rabbi Schadick, and Cantor Fair invite you to join Temple Emanuel and Ahavas Israel for a Tu Bishvat Seder on Wednesday, January 24, 6:00, at Ahavas Israel. Join us for a Seder and a light dinner as we celebrate the new year for trees. Cost: $10/person for adults and children 12 and over, … Read more