Or Hadash, meaning “new light,” is a home for Jewish connection, for the sacred, for authenticity, for the seeker.
New to Or Hadash? Discover how you can become part of our welcoming community. Whether you're exploring Judaism for the first time or seeking a new spiritual home, we welcome you to join us in meaningful connection and joyful practice.
We believe that we each hold a divine spark of light inside of us, whether we’re total novices in Jewish prayer and study or we come from years of experience. We bring our full selves here, and we invite you to bring your whole self, too.
Be a part of our Strategic Planning Process. Complete the Strategic Survey and join our Input Sessions.
What We Offer
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Inclusive Worship
Experience services that honor tradition and embrace modernity.
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Lifelong Learning
Engage in educational opportunities for all ages.
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Community Connections
Participate in diverse groups and social events.
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Social Action:
Join us in making a positive impact through Tikkun Olam.
Join Us for Services
In-Person: Experience the warmth of our community firsthand.
Online: Participate via Zoom (password required) or YouTube (no password needed).
Rabbi Lauren shares one of her favorite fables in her 2024-5785 Yom Kippur message that encourages us to act with agency in the world. What do we want that agency to be? G'mar chatimah tovah - May you all be sealed along the path of life for good.
Featured Events
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Shabbat: July 4/5
Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:30 pm
Saturday Services - 9:15 am
Step out of your week and into Shabbat with song, prayer, and community.
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Learning The Landscape - Weekly Strategic Plan Study
Wednesdays @ Noon
This series begins June 4 and continues throughout the summer.
Join Rabbi Lauren and Dr. Amy for weekly conversation about the broader Jewish landscape and how it might inform our own mission and strategic planning. Our topic for July 9: Jewish Families Today. This 2025 report explores the experiences, aspirations, and challenges faced by Jewish families with young children in the United States. You can read the executive summary on pages 1-4, or dive into the full report.
All are welcome
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Musical Kabbalat Shabbat and BBQ
Friday July 4 @ 6:30 pm
Let's celebrate July 4th together! Join us for a BBQ and Musical Kabbalat Shabbat in the Courtyard. We will grill up hot dogs, along with vegetarian and vegan options, sides and all the fixings. Please RSVP for dinner, $10 per adult, $5 per kid on the link below.
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Tot Shabbat
Saturday, July 5 @ 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Lauren and Pam Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families.
This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!
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Summer Torah Tour
☀️ Summer Torah Tour
Thursdays at 10:00 am
Join Dr. Amy as we bring Jewish learning into the world—one coffee shop or park bench at a time. Whether you're a regular or just curious, all are welcome for any or all sessions.
July 10 – Morgan Falls Pavilion (Sandy Springs) RSVP
July 17 – Ark Coffeehaus (Dunwoody) RSVP
July 24 – Crema (Dunwoody) RSVP
July 31 – Kin Coffee Co. (Chamblee)
RSVP here for the first session on July 10th. Come for the Torah, stay for the schmooze!
” At Or Hadash, we enable pathways for people to share who they are and the best of what they can bring to the wider community.”
- Or Hadash Member
Rabbi Lauren Henderson
Rabbi Lauren Henderson originally hails from Spartanburg, SC, and is thrilled to be returning to her southern roots as the newest Rabbi of Congregation Or Hadash.
