Congregation Ahavas Achim

Special Announcements

Teen Minyan Mincha & Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Schwarzberg this Shabbat

All students in grades 7 and up are invited to a special Teen Minyan Mincha this Shabbat, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. followed by Seudah Shlishit. Hear from Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg about his experiences as an activist in the Soviet Jewry movement and, his visit to the former USSR to, against all odds, help free the Soviet Jews.

Shavuot Torah Bowl

Do you have the Torah knowledge and quick thinking to withstand a fierce but friendly competition? Are you interested in joining Ahavas Achim's incredible Torah Bowl on the second afternoon of Shavuot, Monday, June 6? Do you have what it takes to be crowned Ahavas Achim's Torah Bowl champion? Please email secretary@ahavasachim.org by Monday, May 30 to register for our Shavuot Torah Bowl. Eligibility requirements: Men and women ages 15-115. The Torah Bowl will cover general Jewish knowledge, ranging from Tanach and Torah Sheb'al Peh to halacha and minhag to Jewish History and famous personalities.

Against All Odds: AAU and World Mizrachi Present Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich

next Shabbat, May 27-28, Ahavas Achim welcomes Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich in honor of Yom Yerushalayim 5782. All are invited to learn how one Jew stood up to the Soviets and KGB and then found a new life in Eretz Yisrael. Rabbi Mendelevich's tale of faith, courage, and survival will inspire all who participate in this Shabbaton. The Shabbaton is presented in conjunction with World Mizrachi's Israel 360 Program. (For details and schedule, see Newsletter.)