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
An Insider’s Perspective on the War in Israel
Special Shabbat Speaker – Uri Goldflam Uri will offer an educational perspective on Israel, providing knowledge and tools that foster informed discourse. In a time when misinformation seems pervasive across academic, political, media, and social platforms, he will delve into the current situation in Israel and Gaza. The discussion will highlight historical, religious, cultural, 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.