New Year’s Greetings

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

Order your Lulav and Etrog

Blessing and shaking the Lulav and Etrog are the Jewish way to thank God for the blessings of the earth and its bountiful harvest.

Order through the Synagogue office. Payment must accompany order, and be received by noon on Wednesday, October 2. No exceptions.

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.

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.