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Ahavat Olam's next Beyond The Book Club meeting will be Thursday, August 12th. Come meet a warm group of people who love to read. We will discuss John Grisham's "Sooley". In the summer of his seventeenth year, Sam­uel Sooleymon gets the chance of a lifetime: a trip to the United States with his South Sudanese teammates to play in a showcase basket­ball tournament. He has never been away from home, nor has he ever been on an airplane. The opportunity to be scouted by dozens of college coaches is a dream come true. Samuel is an amazing athlete, with speed, quick­ness, and an astonishing vertical leap. The rest of his game, though, needs work, and the American coaches are less than impressed. During the tournament, Samuel receives dev­astating news from home.

Gripping and moving, Sooley showcases John Grisham's unparalleled storytelling powers in a whole new light. This is Grisham at the top of his game. Ahavat Olam Book Club is for temple members only, but there is no charge to sit in 1 time. For information, please call Kim 305 412-4240.

As part of our Shabbat observance, hear the story of Esther sung to the tunes of some of your favorite ABBA songs, paradyed by our own Sandy Liebowitz. Passages from the Megillah will be chanted, and blot out YOU KNOW WHO's name with your groggers. Eat hamantaschen along with other yummy treats at the oneg. Friday, March 6, 7:45 pm at Ahavat Olam, on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street in Kendall, 33176. All are welcome, feel free to wear a costume (ABBA member, Purim player, or other); there is no charge. For further information about this fun-filled evening or more information about Ahavat Olam, contact Kim at 305 412-4240 or [email protected]

On Sunday night, September 29th, at 7:30 p.m., Ahavat Olam will hold its annual "Welcome in the New Year" Erev Rosh Hashanah service with the Big Bad Bima Band, a service unique to this synagogue. Rabbi Cantor Danny Marmorstein leads this upbeat celebration of life, thanking G-d that we have reached this milestone. All the other High Holy Day services are conducted with solemnity during these Days of Awe, further enhanced by the sounds of the Ahavat Olam Choral Society, pianist Sergio Gonzalez, and cellist Konstantin Litvenenko. Ahavat Olam is located on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street, in Kendall. For the "Welcome in the New Year" service ticket information, and for information on all of the High Holy Day services, call 305 412-4240, or write [email protected].

On Saturday night, September 21st, at 9 p.m., Ahavat Olam will hold its annual Selichot service. This introspective 45 minute service, enhanced by the sounds of The Ahavat Olam Choral Society, prepares us for the High Holy Days and the time of atonement. Rabbi Cantor Danny Marmorstein leads the service. Ahavat Olam is located on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street, in Kendall. The Selichot service is free and all are welcome. For information on all of the High Holy Day services, call 305 412-4240, or write [email protected].

Ahavat Olam, a synagogue in Kendall that embraces all Jews and Interfaith families, will host its 14th annual 2nd night Passover Seder. Led by Rabbi and Cantor Danny Marmorstein, there is sure to be lots of good music, including that #1 hit "Dayenu"!

The Seder will include a choice of chicken, brisket, or salmon, delicious vegetables, and fine aged wine: Manischewitz 5779 ... kidding! Other wines will also be served. The meal includes Roasters ‘N Toasters specially baked yummy desserts, and vegetarian dinners are available upon request.

The cost is $50.00 per adult and $25.00 for children 10 and under. The Seder is open to the public, but reservations are required. This event is usually a SELLOUT, so reserve your seats EARLY! Reservations close on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

WHERE: (THE NEW) Roasters ‘N Toasters, 12729 S. Dixie Highway, in Pinecrest.

WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 6:45 PM.

For reservations email: [email protected],
or call Kim (305) 412-4240 (ofc) or (305) 588-7662 (cell)

A Zissen Pesach/A Sweet Passover Chag Pesach Sameach/A Joyous Passover !!!

It's a '60's Purim celebration! Come dressed in '60s costumes (think tie dye, afros, love beads), or traditional costumes of Purim. Hear the megillah chanted, stomp out Haman and twirl the groggers when you hear his wicked name, sing familiar songs, eat hamantaschen, and be entertained by unusual presentations of the Purim story. It will be an erev to remember! Wednesday night, March 20th at 6 p.m. $15 per person includes an Italian dinner and cocktail. Jointly hosted by congregations Ahavat Olam and Beth Or, the event will begin at 6 pm at Beth Or, 11715 SW 87 Avenue, 33176. For more information call 305 412-4240 or 305 235-1419.

RSVP is necessary at this link

https://www.cognitoforms.com/RabbiRobyn/BethOrPurimCelebrationAndShpiel201

Chag Purim same’ach! A joyous Purim to all!

Ahavat Olam welcomes back the Big Bad Bima Band on Friday, January 25th at 7:45 P.M. These talented musicians will uplift the Shabbat service with a contemporary meaning to traditional Hebrew prayers. A delicious oneg will follow. Ahavat Olam is located at 10755 SW 112 Street, 33176, on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, in Kendall. For further information, please call 305 412-4240 or write [email protected]

How do you spell inspiration? J-A-C-K-O, as in Virginia A. Jacko, President and CEO of Miami Lighthouse For The Blind. Virginia will speak on her book, “The Blind Visionary”, which explains her journey through blindness, and how it is possible to lead a productive and full life while blind. One of only a handful of blind chief executives in our country, on her watch Miami Lighthouse has become an innovation engine, heralded globally for its leadership and management. From facilitating fully equipped mobile optometric offices traveling to schools throughout Florida, a pre-school created for blind early learners, to providing consulting service for compliant websites for many types of business, Ms. Jacko has achieved an enviable record of outstanding accomplishments.

Virginia will also speak about her recent trip to Israel; visiting institutions for the blind there, providing a unique opportunity to exchange curricula, pedagogy, and share descriptions of their respective facilities, and seeking to identify commonalities and differences in order to learn from each other.

Ms. Jacko will speak on Friday, February 8th, during the evening Shabbat service at Ahavat Olam, a Kendall synagogue located at 10755 SW 112 Street, on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church. The service begins at 7:45 p.m. Don’t miss this extraordinary and kindhearted dynamo! For further information, please call 305 412-4240 or write [email protected]

Light the menorah, eat a latke, spin the dreidle and hey, don’t blame us if you lose all your gelt! (KIDDING, no gelt, but a lot of fun!) Beautiful festival music by Rabbi Danny Marmorstein, Cantor Steven Haas and the Ahavat Olam Choral Society during our Shabbat service on Friday, December 7, at 7:45 p.m. Located on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street in Kendall. For more information please call 305 412-4240 or email [email protected] Chag same’ach!

Hear the sweet and joyous music of Chanukah performed by the Ahavat Olam Choral Society, directed by Rabbi Danny Marmorstein. Tuesday, December 4, 7 p.m., at the Palace Suites in Kendall, 11377 SW 84 Street. The AO Choral Society is an adult volunteer choir open to the community. For more information please call 305 412-4240 or email [email protected] Chag same’ach!