ABOUT US

Congregation Ohev Shalom was founded in 1918 and was the first Conservative Synagogue in Central Florida, Serving more than 700 families, Senior Rabbi Aaron D. Rubinger, Cantor Allan Robuck, Rabbi David Kay, Assistant Rabbi, and Director of Youth Education and Family Programming, Amy Geboff and Phil Wolgel , our Executive Director have provided stable leadership for the last 15 years. C.O.S. takes great pride in it's heritage with religious services emphasizing participation from men, women, and children.

We have a strong Education Department, an active Sisterhood, Men's Club, Seniors Group, and Youth Groups which include Olim, Kadima, and U.S.Y. Family Programs include our popular Shabbat Shindigs, and Saturday children's services. Adult Education Programs range from Beginning Hebrew to Talmud, B'Nei Mitzvah and Conversion. We offer Minyan five days a week and have the only Conservative Mikvah in Florida, an extensive Judaica Shop and a Judaica Library.

MISSION STATEMENT
Congregation Ohev Shalom promotes and preserves the practice of Conservative Judaism through spiritual, educational, life cycle, and cultural opportunities while fostering an atmosphere of family within the congregation and unity in the community.

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CONGREGATIONAL VISION

Congregation Ohev Shalom is a vibrant spiritual center for Conservative Judaism that creates a meaningful, dynamic Jewish environment, meets the spiritual, cultural, educational, and social needs of our members, and promotes unity in the greater Orlando Jewish community. We endeavor to instill pride in our identity and heritage while building a strong Jewish foundation for future generations.

CONGREGATIONAL VALUES

1. We value the principles, ethics, and ideals of Conservative Judaism and are committed to preserving these values for future generations.
2. We recognize the importance of the synagogue’s religious and spiritual purpose.
3. We value all members of the congregation equally.
4. We value an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance and believe in sharing the richness of the full spectrum of synagogue life with all synagogue members.
5. We believe in fostering the continuity of Conservative Judaism by educating our children and adults; providing ritual needs and services; and by actively participating in community service.
6. We appreciate all of our members, our lay leaders, our volunteers, our professional staff, and our employees and treat them with dignity, care, and sensitivity.
7. We make organizational and financial decisions in a responsible manner to ensure the well-being and continuity of the congregation while valuing growth and change.
8. As a proud and loyal American synagogue, we value active leadership and participation in the Jewish and non-Jewish community.
9. We love and support Israel as the Jewish homeland.