What's Happening - Friday, October 17 - Friday, October 24

MORNING AND EVENING MINYANS (Call synagogue to confirm time.)

Chabad of South Orlando—Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. 407-354-3660.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael—Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m .; Saturday, 9:30 a.m .; Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-644-2500.

Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona—Monday, 8 a.m .; Thursday, 8 a.m., 904-672-9300.

Congregation Ohev Shalom—Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-298-4650.

GOBOR Community Minyan at Jewish Academy of Orlando—Monday—Friday, 7:45 a.m.—8:30 a.m.

Temple Israel—Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-647-3055.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Light Shabbat candles at 6:35 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown.

A “Pink” Shabbat—In support of breast cancer awareness month, Temple Israel Sisterhood will host a Shabbat service at the synagogue, 50 S. Moss Road, Winter Springs, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and followed by pink challah and desserts. Educational materials provided by Sharsheret will be available. Info: 407-647-3055.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

FitTATA—Held at the Roth JCC from 9 a.m.-noon. A morning of fitness to support the fight against breast cancer. Open to the community and all fitness levels are welcome. Suggested donation: $20. Info: Russ, 407-645-5933 or russk@orlandojcc.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

Israeli Folk Dancing—7-7:30 p.m. beginners, 7:30-8:15 p.m. instruction, 8:15-10 p.m., requests. Cost: Free for JCC members, $5 nonmembers. Info: 407-645-5933.

“Honor Diaries” film—hosted by UCF Knights for Israel from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at the UCF Hillel Ballroom, 3925 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. The event is free and open to the public. Info: Hali, 954-895-7952.

Discover Judaism—Taught by Senior Rabbi Rubiner, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. This 18-week survey course distills the essence of Jewish faith, beliefs, customs and traditions from the Conservative movement perspective. For fees and registration, call Meryl Poweski, 407-298-4650 or email office@ohevshalom.org.

THEM: Hateful Things—The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center exhibits THEM/Hateful Things from the Jim Crown Museum of Racist Memoriabilia. A sampling of racist objects and images that remind us of the power of the propaganda of everyday objects. Exhibit runs through Dec. 15. The Center is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m .; Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p. There is no admission charge.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

“The Best of Enemies”—Orlando Shakespeare Theater in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center present this play through Nov. 16—with a dedicated fundraiser showing on Oct. 26 for the Holocaust Center—in the Goldman Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando. Tickets are $10-$45 and are available now by calling 407-447-1700 or visit http://www.orlandoshakes.org .

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

Girl’s Night Out—An evening of fashion, food and shopping at Neiman Marcus at the Mall at Millenia, 4170 Conroy Rd. from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Cost: $45 ($36 JCC members) includes fashion show by Neiman Marcus, drinks, food and shopping. Upgrade to a VI package for $25 more, includes champagne, Neiman Marcus makeup redo, VIP seating and Neiman Marcus swag bag. Info: Alyda, 407-387-5330 or alydav@orlandojcc.org.

Cocktails and conversation—hosted by Roth JCC, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the JCC pool deck. Free babysitting provided with advance registration. Cost: $5 per person, free for JCC members. Info: Jackie, 407-645-5933 or jackier@orlandojcc.org.

Schools Out Day—At JCC’s Jack and Lee Rosen campus, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hollywood Day and Bollywood Day. Walk down the red carpet, add your handprints to the Walk of Fame, play acting games and take a glamour shot. Bollywood Day—learn to dance to Bolly music, receive a henna tattoo and make your own bracelets. Cost: $38 per day ($32 JCC members) Info: Eric, 407-387-5330 or ericl@orlandojcc.org.

Mega Challah Bake—Make friends and prepare challah bread to take home to bake, 7 p.m. at the Maitland Civic Center, 641 Maitland Ave. South. Cost: $20 before Oct. 20 and $25 after Oct. 20; Students, $5. For reservations go to http://www.challahevent.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

Light Shabbat candles at 6:28 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Schools Out Day—At JCC’s Jack and Lee Rosen campus, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hollywood Day and Bollywood Day. Walk down the red carpet, add your handprints to the Walk of Fame, play acting games and take a glamour shot. Bollywood Day—learn to dance to Bolly music, receive a henna tattoo and make your own bracelets. Cost: $38 per day ($32 JCC members) Info: Eric, 407-387-5330 or ericl@orlandojcc.org.

The Shabbos Project—Be part of a worldwide Shabbat weekend at Buena Vista Suites, 8203 World Center Dr., Orlando, and keep the Shabbat together. Info: 407-569-8840.