What's Happening - Friday, December 5 - Friday, December 12

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, DECEMBER 5

Light Shabbat candles at 5:10 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Lake Mary Health & Rehab, 710 N. Sun Dr., Lake Mary, 11:30 a.m .; Southland Suites, 342 S Wayman St., Longwood, 2:30 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

Interactive discussions—J.O.IN. Orlando hosts discussions titled “The Joy of Jewish Holidays,” 8 a.m., at Orlando Torah Center, 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando. Breakfast included.

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Springhills, 3655 W. Lake Mary Blvd., 10:30 a.m .; Chambrel, 160 Islander Court, Longwood, 2 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion.

Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando—Presents Sassy Reuven, who participated in the raid on Entebbe. 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Lake Mary, 1255 S. International Pkwy, Lake Mary. Cost: $20. Info: Visit http://www.JewishNorthOrlando.com or call 407-878-3011.

Hanukarnival—At the Roth JCC, 1 – 4 p.m. Free. Info: Abby, 407-621-4049.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

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.

“How Happiness Thinks” course—Last class of six-week course on Jewish perspectives on positive psychology, presented by Chabad of North Orlando, at Oakmonte Village, 1001 Royal Gardens Cir., Lake Mary, from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Info: 407-878-3011.

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

“How Happiness Thinks” course—Six-week course on Jewish perspectives on positive psychology, presented by Chabad of South Orlando, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 7504 Universal Blvd., Orlando. Info: 407-354-3660.

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Grand Villas, 433 Orange Dr., Altamonte Springs, 2 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

“Boundless Judaism” course—Twelve-week course held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 7 p.m. Second class taught by Natan Brener, “Malchut.”. Malchut is defined as the sovereignty of God. It asks us to accept God as the ultimate lawgiver, ruler and protector. No charge for Temple Israel members; nonmembers, $10 per class or $72 for the series. Info: 407-647-3055.

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Health Center of Windermere, 4875 Cason Cove Dr., Orlando, 2:30 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion.

Kosher Cooking Series—Kosher food celebrity and Joy of Kosher magazine publisher Jamie Geller will be at the Fern Park Winn Dixie for the live Kosher Cooking Series, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

JP Connections—The Jewish Pavilion recognizes its volunteers and members and honors Norma Ball and Pamela Ruben. Held at the Hilton, Altamonte Springs at 11 a.m. Open to the community. Couvert $25. Info: Call Nancy Ludin, 407-678-9363.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

Light Shabbat candles at 5:11 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Island Lake, 160 Islander Court, Longwood, 11 a.m .; Grand Villa, 433 Orange Dr., Altamonte Springs, 12 p.m .; Horizon Bay Montgomery, 360 Montgomery Rd., Altamonte Springs, 2 p.m .; Plantation Oaks, 9309 S. OBT, Orlando, 2:30 p.m .; Village on the Green, 500 Village Place, Longwood, 3 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion.