Congregation Ahavath Chesed - The Temple

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Congregation Ahavath Chesed - The Temple Shalom! Welcome to the official page of our historic Jacksonville Reform Jewish congregation.

This weekend, we surrounded ourselves with Torah and community as we celebrated Simchat Torah by finishing and re-starti...
10/06/2026

This weekend, we surrounded ourselves with Torah and community as we celebrated Simchat Torah by finishing and re-starting the story in our sacred scroll. Here's to a meaningful year full of learning and joy!

Join us for Pink Shabbat on Friday, October 9 at 6:30 PM, co-sponsored by the JCA, Hadassah, Sharsheret and Temple Sist...
10/06/2026

Join us for Pink Shabbat on Friday, October 9 at 6:30 PM, co-sponsored by the JCA, Hadassah, Sharsheret and Temple Sisterhood.

We’ll gather for a service lead by Rabbi Glasser & Jo-Ellen Unger featuring guest speaker Erica Jolles to raise awareness and honor those in our community who are facing breast cancer, as well as survivors.

This event is free and open to the community. Be sure to wear pink, and feel free to bring comfort care items that will be assembled into care kits for cancer patients.

What a joyful Simchat Torah celebration!We gathered for a meaningful service, unrolled the Torah together, and celebrate...
10/05/2026

What a joyful Simchat Torah celebration!

We gathered for a meaningful service, unrolled the Torah together, and celebrated the sweetness of the holiday with a candy oneg afterward.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening of tradition, connection, and joy. We also extend a huge thank you to Ana Delic for taking photos and videos and to Jay Stamper, Jeff DiSandro and Celeste Danos for helping with unrolling the Torah.

We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make the celebration so special.

Our sukkah was full of life this Sukkot! Children and families gathered to learn about the lulav and etrog, make crafts,...
10/04/2026

Our sukkah was full of life this Sukkot! Children and families gathered to learn about the lulav and etrog, make crafts, and spend time together under the sukkah’s roof.

Looking back at these moments, we’re grateful for the people who made the space feel so warm. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring the holiday to life at Temple.

10/02/2026

One of the moments we’re carrying with us from Yom Kippur is Rabbi Glasser singing “Adonai Roi” during the Yizkor Memorial service. We hope sharing it offers a moment to remember the loved ones who remain close to our hearts.

Watch the full services:
Kol Nidre–Yom Kippur Evening: https://youtube.com/live/aa3FBos6pz8?feature=share
Yom Kippur Morning: https://youtube.com/live/OPqs-H4JjsE?feature=share
Yizkor Memorial & Neilah Closing: https://youtube.com/live/MXjluOiA3F4?feature=share

10/01/2026

In her Yom Kippur morning sermon, Rabbi Glasser reminded us that we can acknowledge our mistakes while noticing what is good. We can work to repair what needs to change and still appreciate the blessings around us.

The sermon anthem, T'filat HaDerech by Elana A***n, brought that message into song, inviting the entire congregation to join together in saying "Amen".

Watch the full services:
Kol Nidre–Yom Kippur Evening: https://youtube.com/live/aa3FBos6pz8?feature=share
Yom Kippur Morning: https://youtube.com/live/OPqs-H4JjsE?feature=share
Yizkor Memorial & Neilah Closing: https://youtube.com/live/MXjluOiA3F4?feature=share

09/30/2026

Today we are reflecting on a beautiful moment from Yom Kippur morning: Rabbi Glasser and the Chorale singing Kedusha. Their voices gave us a chance to pause, listen, and share in the spirit of the day.

We’re glad to share this piece of the service with you.

To view the full Yom Kippur services:
Kol Nidre-Yom Kippur Evening service: https://youtube.com/live/aa3FBos6pz8?feature=share
Yom Kippur Morning service: https://youtube.com/live/OPqs-H4JjsE?feature=share
Yizkor Memorial service & Neilah Closing service: https://youtube.com/live/MXjluOiA3F4?feature=share

Join us for a joyful Simchat Torah Celebration this Friday, October 2!We’ll gather at 6:30 PM for Shabbat service and un...
09/30/2026

Join us for a joyful Simchat Torah Celebration this Friday, October 2!

We’ll gather at 6:30 PM for Shabbat service and unrolling the Torah, followed by a Candy Oneg at 7:30 PM. The evening is open to all community members and friends.

We hope you’ll celebrate with us at The Temple!

09/29/2026

In her Kol Nidre sermon, Rabbi Glasser shared the story of Nachshon, who stepped into the sea before he knew the waters would part. Looking back on that message, we’re reminded that we don’t need to know what comes next—or have all the answers—to take a step forward. We belong, and we can move forward together.

Watch the full services:
Kol Nidre–Yom Kippur Evening: https://youtube.com/live/aa3FBos6pz8?feature=share
Yom Kippur Morning: https://youtube.com/live/OPqs-H4JjsE?feature=share
Yizkor Memorial & Neilah Closing: https://youtube.com/live/MXjluOiA3F4?feature=share

Address

8727 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
32217

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 6pm - 8:45pm

Telephone

+19047337078

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