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, AUGUST 22

Light Shabbat candles at 7:39 a.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

Blood Drive—At Congregation Beth Am, 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood. Make appointment online at http://www.oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code #24057. For every 10 people who donate blood, $100 will be sent to American Friends of Magen David Adom.

Fall Open House—JCC’s Jack and Lee Roen campus hosts a free open house to see the new children’s programming. Noon- 2 p.m. Meet instructors and register for classes. Enjoy pizza and other light refreshments. RSVP to Ellie Caruso at EllieC@orlandojcc.org or call 407-387-5330.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

Learn Hebrew—Enroll in summer classes and learn to read Hebrew offered by Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 39 Skyline Dr., Suite 1017 in Lake Mary. This is a 10-week course, taught by Akiva Anderson. Cost $36, which covers all textbooks. The course is targeted for beginners and those who wish to brush up on their reading. It will not cover comprehension or conversation. To register, call 407-878-3011 or visit http://www.jewishnorthorlando.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

Light Shabbat candles at 7:31 a.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown.