Enjoy delicious Chinese food. Help in our Annual Fundraising Campaign

Join our telethon headquarters on Wednesday night, December 13th. Pick a time slot that is convenient for you or stay for the whole time (6 to 9 pm)!

Choose a time here

Experience JFX
The Jewish Family Experience is a community of inspired Jews led by Rabbi Sruly and Ruchi Koval. We offer classes, programs, holiday celebrations, Sunday School, and our Shabbat morning experience. We offer Jews of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations a fresh look at Judaism in a way that offers education, inspiration and community.

Join us for Shabbat Morning Experience
Parsha class, kids' program, deluxe kiddush

SEE SHABBAT SCHEDULE

The Spiritual Sword Mitzvah Challenge

Challenge yourself to a new mitzvah for 40 days
as spiritual armor for our brothers and sisters in Israel

Choose a mitzvah here

This week's Shabbat message

In Another World

I went to visit with a JFX donor this week. (Our campaign is less than 2 weeks away!) He asked me what kind of Torah I teach at JFX. I shared with him a sample Torah thought that I shared with our congregation on Shabbat. It was an idea about gratitude, which he seemed to enjoy.

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Parshat Vayetzei
December 1-2, 2023

Candle lighting 4:39 pm
Havdalah 5:47 pm

Upcoming Events

YPX Chanukah party for young professionals in their 20s and 30s

Thursday, December 7
7 pm at the Tuchfeld's home

Spread the light with other young professionals in their 20s and 30s

Address provided upon registration

See more information and register here

Am Israel Chai-nukah Dinner and Party

Thursday, December 14
6 pm at JFX

* Be amazed by Scott Shuller strolling magician
* Show off your donut decorating skills
* Make a card for an Israel soldier
* Enjoy latkes and dinner by Arova
* Sing along at musical menorah lighting with rapper Ari Lesser

See more information and register here

Pajamas in the Playroom (for kids 0-6 years old and moms)

Monday, December 25
4 pm at JFX

Come and hang out with fellow moms and kids for a fun and relaxed time with toys, games and a light dinner of yummy pizza and falafel

See more information and register here

Partners in Torah at JFX
Every Sunday starting October 15
11:00 am

Get together on Sundays for an hour of engaging discussions on a Jewish topic of your choice

Men and women of all backgrounds are welcome

No prior experience necessary

Learn, discuss and grab a bagel or two

Sign up as a participant or to volunteer

New Men's Class
Build on Personal Growth and Character Development
Wednesday Nights, starting November 1st
8:15-8:45 pm at JFX

Enjoy a congenial and informal environment of learners of all backgrounds

Take a break from your day and spend 30 minutes getting inspired
and intrigued by Jewish wisdom

In merit of the Israeli soldiers fighting in Israel now

Register here

Learn with us. Join a class.

"We wanted to do this differently from how we went to Sunday School. Our whole family goes and we all learn at our own pace. We love it. It has changed the culture in our home!" Carly, mom of Graham, Lincoln and Desmond - Shaker Heights