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Calendar

This is what an ordinary week looks like here. Holidays, B’nai Mitzvah, and special events shift things around — the office keeps the authoritative calendar, so call (239) 433-0018 if you are making a trip for something specific.

A Typical Week

Weekdays

  • Torah Study (Online)Weekly
  • Coffee and Chat with Rabbi Luna (Online)Weekly
  • Exploring the Prayerbook with Rabbi LunaWeekly
  • Current Events (Online)Weekly
  • Jewish 12-Step Recovery Group (Online)Weekly
  • Mah JonggWeekly
  • Choir RehearsalWeekly
  • Francophone (Online)Monthly
  • Hispanophone (Online)Monthly
  • Book Club · Lunch and Learn · History and HeritageMonthly

Friday & Saturday

  • Tot ShabbatFirst Friday, 6:00pm
  • Erev Shabbat ServiceEvery Friday, 7:30pm
  • Birthday & Anniversary ShabbatSecond Friday, 7:30pm
  • Good News ShabbatFourth Friday, 7:30pm
  • Torah Study with Rabbi LunaEvery Saturday, 9:00am
  • Religious SchoolDuring the school yearContact the office for this year’s class days and times.

More about our services →

Coming Up

The Jewish year, in order, so you can plan ahead.

  • September 5 Havdalah & Dessert Reception, followed by the Selichot Service.
  • September 11 – 13 Rosh Hashanah 5787, beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat Service on Friday evening. Full schedule →
  • September 20 – 21 Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur, concluding with Yizkor, N’ilah, and break-the-fast.
  • September 25 – October 2 Sukkot in the congregational sukkah.
  • October 3 Shemini Atzeret, Yizkor, and Simchat Torah — the scroll unrolled from end to end.
  • December Chanukah candle lighting, latkes, and a community celebration.
  • Winter & Spring Tu BiSh’vat seder, Purim Carnival, congregational Passover seder, Yom HaShoah, Israelfest, Shavuot study.

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