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, DECEMBER 23

Light Shabbat candles at 5:17 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

Light First candle of CHANUKAH

Celebration Jewish Congregation—Rabbi Cowin leads CJC in observance of Chaunkah. All are welcome to attend. Community Menorah is lit at Market Street at intersection of Celebration Ave. and Market Street, 5:15 p.m. Pizza and beverages at Upper Crust Pizzeria. Gifts for children.

Congregation Beth Sholom—Shabbat morning Chanukah Service led by Rabbi Karen Allen, 10 a.m. Info: 352-326-3692.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25

Light Second candle of CHANUKAH

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.

Chabad of Greater Orlando—Grand Menorah lighting and unity festival at Central Park on Park Avenue in Winter Park, 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the entire Orlando community. Info: 407-644-2500.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

Light Third candle of CHANUKAH

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.

The 39ers Seniors Group—Holiday party celebrating Chanukah and New Year’s, 12:30 p.m. in The Roth Family JCC’s Harriett & Hymen Lake Cultural Center Auditorium. Open to all seniors, regardless of JCC or 39ers membership. Admission is $12 ($10, 39ers), plus an unwrapped gift worth at least $5. Middle Eastern-style luncheon catered by Bagel King. Advanced reservations and payment is required. Call Claire Mercer, 407-699-0956.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

Light Fourth candle of CHANUKAH

Torah & Tea—Women’s study group meeting weekly from 9:30—10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Chabad Center of Jewish Life, 7347 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando. The group is open to all women. Admission is free and no previous Jewish education is required.

Kinneret Apartments—Zei Gezunt—Be Healthy! Program 11:45 a.m. a program to ensure that ongoing health and wellness of the elderly is addressed through programs to educate, diet and exercise.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28

Light Fifth candle of CHANUKAH

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

Light Sixth candle of CHANUKAH

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

Light Shabbat candles at 5:21 p.m.

Light Seventh candle of CHANUKAH

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown.