The Temple celebrates 140 years of deep roots in Jacksonville
Congregation Ahavath Chesed, known to almost everyone in Jacksonville as The Temple, commemorated its 140th anniversary with a gala in May by reflecting on its storied past to build a vibrant vision for the future. Like the Israelites in Exodus, The Temple spent decades moving around Jacksonville before settling into its current location on San […]
The Legacy of Kindness
Established as “lovers of kindness”, Congregation Ahavath Chesed showed the resiliency of such a founding principle as they celebrated a remarkable 140 years in Jacksonville. Affectionately known simply as The Temple, the group gathered for an anniversary gala on May 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. Gilded in gold and blue, the celebration centered on The […]
A Biblical Garden Grows in Jacksonville
Congregation Ahavath Chesed announced the construction of a Biblical Garden in front of its sanctuary. Funding for the project is provided by the Dr. Larry & Kathy Kanter Jewish Preservation Fund and Temple Congregants. Reverend Dr. Ed Bez, of the Biblical Gardens Society – USA, is furnishing design and construction supervision. On Wednesday, March 17 […]
