Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple, is a Reform Jewish community in Jacksonville, FL. It is the city's oldest Jewish house of worship and offers worship, learning, and community connection for all ages.
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Congregation Ahavath ChesedAbout Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Congregation Ahavath Chesed, known as The Temple Jacksonville, is a Reform Jewish congregation serving the Jacksonville, Florida area. It was formally chartered in 1882, which makes it the oldest Jewish house of worship in Jacksonville and the second-oldest synagogue in Florida. The congregation welcomes people wherever they are on their Jewish journey, including interfaith families.
The Temple’s mission is to encourage a sense of connectedness with God, Israel, and the Jewish people through worship, study, and personal Jewish expression. It also stresses applying Torah to daily living and a commitment to social justice. The congregation is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and has roughly 490 member families.
The Temple offers life-cycle events, holiday services, and education for children and adults. Its programs include a Wisdom Years group that meets weekly and T3, a fellowship group for young professionals in their 20s and 30s. The synagogue is at 8727 San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville.