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Creating Community in Gainesville for 100 years

We are a community-based, volunteer driven organization that is committed to celebrating joyful Jewish living in North Central Florida. Our diverse and progressive congregation aims to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where authentic Judaism may be practiced and where innovation, creativity and originality are encouraged. We are proud to be a part of the Conservative/ Masorti Movement. We strive to enrich our community through education, opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth and acts of loving-kindness.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

TuesdayTue, 29 AprApril, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Kranson

Shabbat, May 3rd 9:00a to 12:00p

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TuesdayTue, 13 MayMay, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, May 13th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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ThursdayThu, 15 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Lag Ba'Omer Family Program

Thursday, May 15th 5:30p to 7:00pGather around the fire pit as we roast hot dogs and marshmallows, dance, sing, make nature crafts, play games and more!

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SaturdaySat, 17 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Youth Shabbat

Shabbat, May 17th 9:30a to 12:00p

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ThursdayThu, 15 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Lag Ba'Omer Family Program

Thursday, May 15th 5:30p to 7:00pGather around the fire pit as we roast hot dogs and marshmallows, dance, sing, make nature crafts, play games and more!

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TuesdayTue, 29 AprApril, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025
FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 
 
May Friday Night Shabbat Dinner

Friday, May 9th 6:45p to 8:00p

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SaturdaySat, 10 MayMay, 2025
TuesdayTue, 13 MayMay, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, May 13th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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MondayMon, 2 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Shavuot Services

Monday, Jun 2nd 9:30a to 12:00p

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TuesdayTue, 3 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Shavuot Services w/ Yizkor

Tuesday, Jun 3rd 9:30a to 12:00p

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SaturdaySat, 17 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Youth Shabbat

Shabbat, May 17th 9:30a to 12:00p

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MondayMon, 2 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Shavuot Services

Monday, Jun 2nd 9:30a to 12:00p

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TuesdayTue, 3 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Shavuot Services w/ Yizkor

Tuesday, Jun 3rd 9:30a to 12:00p

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TuesdayTue, 29 AprApril, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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TuesdayTue, 13 MayMay, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, May 13th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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TuesdayTue, 20 MayMay, 2025

Omer Circle - Adult Study Group

Tuesday, May 20th 7:00p to 8:30pThe Omer is traditionally a period of spiritual self-reflection as we count 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This year, let’s take a breath and do a little learning. After all, we're not the first Jewish people to live through wild times. With gratitude to the Iyun Organization who have developed the curriculum for this class.

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MondayMon, 2 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Shavuot Services

Monday, Jun 2nd 9:30a to 12:00p

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TuesdayTue, 3 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Shavuot Services w/ Yizkor

Tuesday, Jun 3rd 9:30a to 12:00p

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SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

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Shabbat Service Schedule

Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday at 6:00 pm

Shabbat Services

Saturday at 9:30 am

Mincha

7:00 pm

Torah Circle

Saturday at 8:30 am

 

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