What's Happening

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

Chabad of South Orlando—Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 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, APRIL 24

Light Shabbat candles at 7:38 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Congregation Ohev Shalom—Scholar-in-Residence weekend featuring Dan Kaufman and his group Barbez. For information, Meryl Poweski, 407-298-4650.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Congregation Ohev Shalom—Scholar-in-Residence weekend featuring Dan Kaufman and his group Barbez. Tonight at 7 p.m., following Mincha/Maariv services, Barbez will give a free concert. For information, Meryl Poweski, 407-298-4650.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

J.O.IN. Orlando—Hosts an interactive discussion titled: The Joy of Jewish Holidays” at 8 a.m. Shacharis at Orlando Torah Center, 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando. Breakfast included.

CRJ teen course—10-week class about the role people play in shaping history, taught by Sheryl Sacharoff, Ed.D., and Justin Sacharoff, from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Open to all 9th-12th graders. Pizza served for lunch. Info and to register: Sheryl at ssacharoff@crjorlando.org or call 407-645-0444.

Temple Israel—The Meitin Religious School holds an Oopen House for all children entering kindergarten, first and second grade in the fall, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. RSVP to Temple Israel office, 407-647-3055.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

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.

Dinner, Daber and Dvar—Congregation Ohev Shalom offers a Jewish educational opportunity for eighth-12th graders, regardless of synagogue membership. Beginning at 5:45 p.m., enjoy pizza and conversational Hebrew. At 7 p.m. partake in “The Amazing History of the Jews,” which traces Jewish history from creation to present day. Each week is a different time in history. Participants may register for the semester or drop in and pay as they go each week. Info: 407-298-4650.

92Y Live—Congregation of Reform Judaism hosts the final program of the series, a salute to Israel following Yom Ha’atzmaut, 7:15 p.m. Titled “On David Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel.” Tickets are available at the door for $15, or in advance for $10. Call CRJ office at 407-645-0444.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Poker League—7 p.m.-10 p.m. at JCC’s Jack & Lee Rosen Campus, a weekly night of old-fashioned poker fun. You could win a $200-$300 Visa gift card, retail and restaurant gift certificates, theme park passes or hotel/golf packages. Cost: $60 ($50 JCC members). Info: Eric at ericl@orlandojcc.org or 407-387-5330.

Holocaust Center—Dinner of Tribute honoring Susan and Gordon Arkin, 5:30 p.m., at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando. For information, call the Center at 407-628-0555.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

Williamsburg Hadassah—General membership meeting, 1 p.m. at Parkview Pointe Clubhouse, 5650 Parkview Pointe Dr., Williamsburg. Info: Sylvia, 407-370-4812 or Eleanore, 407-351-9189.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

Light Shabbat candles at 7:42 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Lecture series—The Interfaith Council of Central Florida presents a series of lectures on various religious beliefs the first and third Friday of the month, from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Brookdale Retirement Community. No charge.