Congregation Ahavas Achim

Special Announcements

BIUR CHAMETZ AT AHAVAS ACHIM FRIDAY, APRIL 19: There will be a supervised burning of chametz in the Ahavas Achim parking lot this Friday, April 19 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Please do not come with excessive amounts of chametz. It is traditional to burn the chametz that was discovered during בדיקת חמץ at this time.

SIYUM BECHORIM FRIDAY, APRIL 19: On Erev Pesach, this Friday, April 19, there will be a Shacharit minyan followed by a siyum by Justin Hornstein on Masechet Tamid, in memory of Roslynd Hornstein z"l at 7:45 a.m. Refreshments for the Siyum are sponsored by Rabbi Steven and Gila Miodownik in memory of their grandparents ז"ל and by Justin and Susan Hornstein in memory of Roslynd Hornsteinז"ל . For those firstborns not taking advantage of either Seudah,תענית בכורים begins at 5:02 a.m. and ends at 8:22 p.m.

NEILAT HACHAG: On the last afternoon of Pesach, next Shabbat, April 27, between Mincha and Maariv, Ahavas Achim will host our annual Neilat HaChag celebration. Please join us in the Downstairs Social Hall for singing and divrei torah as we close out Pesach. Please bring with you to shul any packaged Kosher L'Pesach cookies, cakes, snacks, and treats that will not be eaten by you after Pesach in order to fuel our Neilat HaChag.

YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION: Please join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 p.m. for an important evening of memory and mourning as we hear the Holocaust testimony of our member Mrs. Eugenia Rothstein and reflect on the lives of the six million who perished in the Shoah. All adults and children of appropriate age are encouraged to attend and absorb this eyewitness account firsthand.

AAU RABBI DR. ARI ZIVOTOFSKY SHABBAT ERETZ YISRAEL MAY 3-4: Please join us for this Shabbat celebration of Israel's 71st anniversary! We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Dr. Ari Zivotofsky who represents the authentic spirit of Torat Eretz Yisrael and with his unparalleled intellectual curiosity has dedicated his life to uncovering truths and debunking Jewish myths.