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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 19

Light Shabbat candles at 5:14 a.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Regents Park/The Westchester, 10:30 a.m .; Savannah Court, 11:30 a.m .; and Savannah Court in Oviedo, 3 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion. For location address, please call Jewish Pavilion, 407-678-9363.

Winter Break Camp—At the Roth JCC, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Play at the J Days $50 ($40 JCC members); field trip days $60 ($50 JCC members) Info: 407-645-5933 or youthoffice@orlandojcc.org

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

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.

Chanukah Winter Community Festival—Chabad of South Orlando hosts festival featuring a concert, snow cones and lots of fun, 7347 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando; 5:45 p.m. for Grand Menorah lighting; 6:15 p.m. concert. Info: http://www.jewishorlando.com or call 407-354-3660.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22

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—Last class. 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

Ice skating—At RDV Sportsplex Ice Den, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., hosted by all Chabad Centers.

Winter Break camp—Through Jan. 2, at JCC’s Jack & Lee Rosen campus, general camp, Hoopstars Basketball Academy Winter Camp, Winter Sports Camp or Theatre South Camp. Cost: general camp, $40/day ($30 JCC members); field trip days, $55/day ($45 JCC members); Basketball or sports camp, $45/day ($35 JCC members); Theatre South camp, $66/day ($55 JCC members); Info: Lita, Lita@orlandojcc.org

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—Longwood Health & Rehab, 3 p.m .; and Tuscawilla Nursing & Rehab, 3 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion. For location address, please call Jewish Pavilion, 407-678-9363.

Menorah mobile parade—Presented by Chabad of South Orlando, the parade leaves Chabad Center, 7504 Universal Blvd at 6 p.m. and heads down International Drive. To join the parade, call 407-354-3660.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

“Boundless Judaism” course—Twelve-week course held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 7 p.m. Fourth class taught by Cathy Swerdlow, “Binah.” Binah is defined as understanding that is the product of analysis. One must be able to distinguish one thing from another clearly in order to gain wisdom. No charge for Temple Israel members; nonmembers, $10 per class or $72 for the series. Info: 407-647-3055.

MatzoBall in Miami—Located at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Info: visit http://www.matzoball.org

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26

Light Shabbat candles at 5:18 p.m.

Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown

Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations—At Serenades, 1:30 p.m. The entire community is welcome to participate in the Chanukah services provided by the Jewish Pavilion. For location address, please call Jewish Pavilion, 407-678-9363.