Traditional Jewish practice in an egalitarian Jewish setting.
Our Vision of Congregation Ahavas Israel is to create connections between individuals in our Jewish community through religious, educational, and social programs that attract participation of all our members.
Our Mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging sacred community, helping individuals follow their spiritual paths using traditional Jewish practices.
The Core Values of Congregation Ahavas Israel are:
Be a caring, connected community. Be a community of Jews engaged in becoming more fully Jewish, embarking on a lifetime journey of Jewish discovery.
Interfaith families welcome. LGBT-friendly.
Announcements
Ahavas Israel Book Group
Ahavas Israel Book Group February 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story, by Jordan Salama Each of us has a family story that we believe defines us. But sometimes what we consider a powerful story turns out to be more myth than reality. This is the conundrum that Jordan Salama confronts as he shares his … Read more
Shabbat Dinner – February 20
Join us for our next Kabbalat Shabbat service and Congregational Shabbat dinner, February 20, 6:00 p.m. Cost: $25 per adult (13 and older) paid by check or cash; paid by Venmo $27$12.50 ages 4 – 12 paid by cash or check; paid by Venmo $13.50No charge for ages 3 and under $75 maximum per family if … Read more
Torah Study
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
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Congregation Ahavas Israel is an Energy Star certified building,
one of only 100 religious institutions in the country to have been so rated.