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
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
An Insider’s Perspective on the War in Israel – Shabbat, May 25, 2024
Special Shabbat Speaker – Uri Goldflam Uri will speak during the morning service, which begins at 9:30. He’ll speak around 11:00. Service ends around 11:45. You are welcome to come for any portion of the service. Kiddush following, underwritten by Hal and Amy Ostrow. Uri will offer an educational perspective on Israel, providing knowledge and … Read more
Counting the Omer
On the second night of Pesah, at the second Seder, we begin counting the days towards Shavuot and the revelation of Torah at Mount Sinai, a practice known as “counting the omer.” We invite you to save or print out this Omer Counting Calendar to remind you of which day to count each night and to note … 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.