Ahavas Israel’s Book Group – May

Thursday, May 9, 2024
“The Diamond Setter,” by Moshe Sakal

In this semi-autobiographical novel, Sakal employs a nested folktale device and draws on true events to tell the tale of the uneventful life of a jeweler from Tel Aviv that changes abruptly after Fareed, a handsome young man from Damascus, crosses illegally into Israel, making his way to the ancient port city of Jaffa in search of his roots.

Megillah

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Temple Emanuel

Join Ahavas Israel in the lounge near the front of the building (former gift shop alcove) for a traditional Megillah reading, with the story displayed on a screen to help you cheer Mordecai and boo Haman! Or join Temple Emanuel in the Sanctuary to hear an alternative telling of the Purim story. Feel free to go back and forth and visit both Purim experiences.

Purim Celebration

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Purim celebration

Our Purim celebration begins Saturday night, March 23 with a Megillah reading beginning at 9:00 p.m

Pray-Gather-Learn-Eat

Saturday, March 9 following services.
Congregation Ahavas Israel

Enjoy a light Shabbat lunch. Contact Rabbi Krishef if you are able to help him prepare the lunch.

Ahavas Israel’s Book Group – February

February 8, 2024
“The Tunnel,” by A.B. Yehoshua

A.B. Yehoshua surprises and delights once again with a story about aging and acceptance. The acclaimed author has crafted a tale which is both uniquely Israeli and yet universal in theme; everyone ages and weakens, but dignity and integrity need not fade.

Wrestling with Questions

Sunday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Jim and Sheryl Siegel, 2107 Robinson Road SE

If you are a regular attendee at a Shabbat service, what compels you to do so? Is it a sense of responsibility to God, attachment to a tradition, or search for a community?

Tisha B’Av

Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27
Congregation Ahavas Israel

A day of Lamentations, mourning and fasting.