EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
OBSERVANT JEWISH LIFE IN JACKSONVILLE,FL
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Orthodox Shuls of Jacksonville
Our surprisingly wide range of shuls offer constant learning opportunities for children and adults at all different levels, and the community prides itself on providing a warm, inclusive Shabbat and Yom Tov experience.
Both Etz Chaim and Chabad house mikvaot.
Chabad
First Coast Chabad is founded by Rabbi and Rebbetzin Kahanov. Chabad now has 6 centers across Jacksonville and offers a colorful array of innovative programs and activities that cross all lines of age, gender, affiliation and knowledge.
Etz Chaim
Etz Chaim Synagogue, led by Rabbi Yaakov Fisch, is under the auspices of the Orthodox Union. There are multiple daily minyanim and a Sephardic Shabbos minyan. Etz Chaim offers learning programs for adults, children and families.
The Shteibel
The Shteibel is a community
led shul that has an uplifting friday night minyan with energetic singing.
Come here for a dose of singing and inspiration!
Programs in Jacksonville:
Kollel
Jews from all walks of life are warmly welcomed at our Kollel to explore their Judaism in a laid back and comfortable environment. Regardless of background or affiliation, this is the place to take the next step in your Jewish journey. Our Kollel provides community-wide lectures, daily sedarim as well as one on one learning opportunities.
Chabad
Every week at Chabad on Shabbos there is a lunch kiddush after prayers, and once a month on Shabbos Mevarchim there is also a friday night meal. Each week there is also a kids prgram on Shabbos. All Jews are welcome to join! There are farbrengens for Chassidisher Yomim Tovim, holiday events, and mishmar learning on Thursday nights. Follow them on Instagram for more!
