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December 11, 2013
11 Dec 2013

Please join us for a Mystical Tu B’Shvat Seder

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Mystical Tu B’Shvat Seder

Date: 01/18/14
Time: 7:30p.m.
Place: ShenefeltHome
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December 11, 2013
11 Dec 2013

Reminder: next book club meeting on 12/19 to discuss Miriam’s Kitchen

Reminder: next book club meeting on 12/19 to discuss Miriam’s Kitchen

December 10, 2013
10 Dec 2013

Women of Distinction Program

Last Thursday, on December 5, 2013, Or Ahavah was proud to hear Dr. Linda Wexler’s name called as our honoree during the Women of Distinction program.  Several women from a variety of Jewish organizations were honored for the work that they have generously given to the Jewish community and beyond.  It’s a fabulous event.  It is inclusive of the mitzvah mavens so well known in the Tampa Jewish community and other mitzvah mavens who we are hearing about for the first time.

Two pictures of Linda are posted on the website, one with Rabbi Deb and the other with her husband Colby.  Based on a write-up submitted by Or Ahavah, here is what was written in the program and spoken about Linda as she was called up to be honored: Read more →

December 4, 2013
04 Dec 2013

Spa Day-Making it Jewish – Part 1.

Yum!A couple of Sundays ago, Or Ahavah indulged in Spa and Schmooze Day.  Our very own Dr. Phil  talked about skin care and answed our many questions.  Two masseuses and a facialist offered spa treatments that were awesome and reasonably priced.  As we were waiting our turn on the spa table and chair, many of us gathered around a table filled with healthy but tasty food and drink offerings.  “What makes this Jewish,” I asked, and someone quipped “eating good food!”  I agree that enjoying and sharing Jewish-style food with others is a way of experiencing Jewish identity, but I wanted something more Read more →

December 3, 2013
03 Dec 2013

Chanukah Gathering

Our Chanukah gathering at Siesta Key Beach was fabulous!  Somebody remarked that it felt like she and her husband were with family.  I cannot think of better feedback to share than that.
Here are a few pics from the party.

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