Thursday night, May 21, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Rabbi and Marisa Krishef, 2021 Michigan St. NE Celebrate with a pot luck Dairy Dinner and a variety of learning opportunities Please come for dinner and a Tikkun Leil Shavuot series of study sessions let by Rabbi Krishef and others. Sign up for the potluck … Read more
Wednesday evening, April 22nd, 6 p.m. at Congregation Ahavas Israel Happy 78th Birthday, Israel! Join Ahavas Israel for Yom Ha’atzma’ut festivities on the back patio of the synagogue with a Barbecue (hamburgers and sides, vegan option available), games, balloons and music. Bring lawn games or, in the case of rain, games that can be played … Read more
Counting the omer is the practice of counting each of the 49 days from Passover to Shavuot. This handy one (double-side) page, which you can pick up from the chapel, can help.
Ahavas Israel Book Group May 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (by zoom) Someone to Run With, by David Grossman The story of a lost dog, and the discovery of first love on the streets of Jerusalem are portrayed here with a gritty realism that is as fresh as it is compelling. When awkward and painfully shy sixteen-year-old Assaf … Read more
Our monthly Junior Congregation service will take place on April 18, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.. Singing, snacks, and friends (for children and parents)! Bring a stuffed plushie to sit with as Barukh Hales leads the service and shares a Torah story or lesson. At least one parent is encouraged to stay in the room to assist Barukh. After the Junior Congregation service, … Read more
The next Introduction to Judaism class will begin November or December, 2026 at Congregation Ahavas Israel, 2727 Michigan St. NE, Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. It is a basic overview of Jewish history, ritual, life cycle, holidays, and thought. The cost for the class is $100 for members and supporters of the synagogue, $125 for … Read more
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
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
With gratitude to the Holy One of Blessing, I am excited to announcing the publication of Reflections on the Psalms, for sale on Amazon.
Shabbat lunch, Saturday, May 20, following services Enjoy a light Shabbat lunch following services. Contact Rabbi Krishef if you are are able to help him prepare the lunch, either on Thursday evening or Friday, Rabbi@AhavasIsraelGR.org or 616-949-2840. Mark the following summer dates on your calendar for future lunches: June 17, July 15, August 12.