Ahavat Olam is a progressive synagogue in Vancouver, BC that welcomes Jews of all backgrounds, affiliations and orientations. We strive for a compassionate and meaningful interpretation of our religious tradition, and share a strong commitment to tikkun olam - repair of the world and personal spiritual transformation. Our values are reflected in our active initiatives to support peace in the Middle East, full participation of gays and lesbians in all areas of religious life, inter-spiritual dialogue, and nurturing our own spiritual growth.
Ahavat Olam holds Shabbat and holiday services at the Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash Street.
On two Shabbatot each month we engage with our full davvening, Torah reading and dvar Torah discussion. In between, we have one Shabbat devoted to meditation and contemplation, and another to a program of discussion and learning. Shabbat services are from 10:00am-12:30pm, followed by a potluck kiddush lunch.
For more information about our Shabbat and holiday schedule, click here.
Become a Member or Friend of Ahavat Olam.
Membership brings you fully into the congregation. Members are listed on the membership roster. As a member, you have voting privileges and receive all communications about the congregation.
The annual membership dues are $18. We’ve established this amount so that everyone who wishes to become a member is able to be a part of the community. If you cannot pay this amount, simply declaring that you cannot is sufficient to have the fee waived.
If you want to be counted as a member of Ahavat Olam, please download and print the Membership Form and mail it to us at Ahavat Olam Synagogue, PO Box 19569, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5T 4E7
Friends of Ahavat Olam can participate freely in events, are notified of events, and participate on the Ahavat Olam listserv, but are not able to vote.
Questions? Contact us for more information.
It takes money to run a congregation. As a fledgling group, we appreciate our donors. Donate now through our secure site and be recognized as a:
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Mensch: $18
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Chai Fiver: $18 x 5 = $90
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Mensch squared: $18 x 18 = $324
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Tzadik: $1,000
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Ahavat Olam maintains two e-mail lists. The Discussion list contains information about Ahavat Olam activities and other topics of interest, and permits discussion among members. The Notices list contains announcements of activities and important information, but does not permit discussion.
To subscribe, click here and write "Subscribe Notices" or "Subscribe Discussion" in the e-mail.
To activate us as a community living its commitment to making a difference in the world, the congregation takes on various mitzvah projects, benefitting both local and remote organizations.
Contact us to get involved, or suggest a project.
| Ahavat Olam is not easily labelled.There are a number of ideals that attract us and bind us together as a congregation:
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Providing spiritual leadership to Ahavat Olam is Rabbi David Mivasair, who comes to us via the Brit Shalom congregation in State College, Pennsylvania, and the Or Shalom congregation in Vancouver.
| Reb David is a progressive, open-minded rabbi with a gentle soul. He values equal rights for all, which is reflected in his commitment to furthering the beliefs he holds, such as peace in the Middle East, and the rights of gays and lesbians to marry. |  |