Congregational Life
When do I light Shabbat candles, what’s happening this Shabbat, how can I get involved, what holidays are coming up? On this page, you will find information, announcements, and other important updates relevant to our congregation.
Congregational News
Shiva Asar B’Tammuz
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
Tuesday, July 23 from sunrise to sundown
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, a minor sunrise to sundown fast commemorating the breaching of the city walls of Jerusalem, takes place on Tuesday, July 23.
The Festival of Shavuot
The Festival of Shavuot
Tuesday June 11, 6:15 p.m.
Congregation Ahavas Israel
Please join Ahavas Israel and Temple Emanuel as we come together for dinner (lasagna and salad, with a vegan option), and a Tikkun Leil Shavuot series of study sessions let by Rabbi Krishef, Rabbi Schadick, and Cantor Fair.
Yom Ha’atzma’ut BBQ, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
RSVPs requested by tomorrow for the Yom Ha’atzma’ut BBQ. Three ways to respond: Fill out the RSVP form at https://forms.gle/7nWBmLrCVanJiewD9contact Dovid ben-Avrohom at dovid.bavrohom@gmail.com or (616) 337-2139or contact the synagogue office at 616-949-2840 or office@ahavasisraelgr.org Yom Ha’atzma’ut celebration, Tuesday evening, May 14, 6:00 p.m. at Congregation Ahavas Israel. Happy 76th Birthday, Israel! We’ll begin our Yom Ha’atma’ut celebration with … Read more
Guide to Passover
Click here to download the Rabbinical Assembly Guide to Pesah, containing information about food products need (and don’t need) kosher for Passover supervision, how to kasher items, counters, and ovens for Passover, and more. Pesah Schedule Sunday, April 21 after dark (about 9:15 p.m.) Bedikat Hametz (see following) Monday, April 22 8:00 a.m. Minyan and … Read more
Reflections on the Psalms
With gratitude to the Holy One of Blessing, I am excited to announcing the publication of Reflections on the Psalms, for sale on Amazon.
Spiritual Checkup
Make sure your spiritual life is in good health. Call or email Rabbi Krishef to schedule yours.
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