The Sawgrass Marriott  Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida was the site of a phenomenal week-long Pesach Program, sponsored by Ohr Naava. Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein, provided the first-of-a kind Pesach program in the Jacksonville area. Over 1,500 visiting guests enjoyed a full Pesach program, including sumptuous  sedarim, non-stop meals all week; growth-filled meaningful experiences; and […]

We just had an incredible and memorable Shabbos with the Traveling Chasidim at Etz Chaim Synagogue. The Traveling Chasidim are a group of families who travel around the country, bringing classic Chassidic warmth and liveliness, together with the special aura of Shabbat. Over Shabbat the Chasidim and their families formed a deep connection with the […]

Many folks say that high on the score card of What makes Jewish Jax a stand-out community is ‘we have so many notable visiting speakers and an endless array of special events … but never enough time to attend everything!’ For a town with a small Jewish population, we have a vibrant community calendar that […]

It was with a great feeling of joy that our community inaugurated the new building that will house the new and upcoming Jacksonville Community Kollel. This marks a major milestone for the community, and it should be a source of pride for all members. I think a valid question that has been asked is why […]

Our special corner of the Sunshine State is becoming brighter and brighter with the eternal light of Torah!  Jacksonville’s first kollel was dedicated March 21 in a newly renovated building on Crown Point Rd. The kollel will be the center of Jewish learning, scholarship and community outreach. Day and night, it will serve as a […]

Etz Chaim Synagogue of Jacksonville, FL held a special Winter Shabbaton, featuring Rabbi Zale Newman, a leader in contemporary Jewish education and community outreach. Rabbi Zale led thought-provoking, inspirational conversations, crowned by his warm, engaging style. Scrumptious catered meals were enjoyed at shul; it was a great time to savor a beautiful community Shabbos. A […]