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.
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: May 16/17
Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:30 pm
Blessing Graduating Seniors
BBQ Dinner - 7:45 pm
Saturday Services - 9:15 am
Kayle Deckelbaum Bat Mitzvah
Sci-Fi Book Club- 12:15 pm
Step out of your week and into Shabbat with song, prayer, and community.
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In Honor of Yom HaShoah: A Night of Stories, Memory, and Resilience
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Join us for a powerful evening with internationally acclaimed Israeli photojournalist Erez Kaganovitz, creator of Humans of the Holocaust and Humans of October 7th. Through poignant portraits and personal stories, Erez brings history—and its impact today—into sharp, human focus.
This event is free of charge, but we welcome donations to support the costs associated with this event.
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Lag B'Omer Dinner
Friday, May 16 @ 7:40 pm - after Services
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and stay for Chef Mitch’s grilled food spectacular.
Please RSVP below, and let us know if you want a vegetarian option.
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Shavuot Morning Hike
Sunday, June 1st @ 9:15 am
"We all stood there at Mount Sinai," we say on Shavuot. This year, we'll try to get a little closer to recreating that experience by climbing a (small) mountain ourselves!
Join us for a family-friendly hike on Sunday June 1st (Erev Shavuot). Meet up at 9am at Kennesaw Mountain Visitor's Center for a 9:15am hike departure. We'll bring the Torah scroll up the mountain, stopping along the way for reflection, singing, and activities. We'll gather at the top for an abbreviated Torah reading and singing, and return to the trailhead for snacks before we depart.
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Tot Shabbat
Saturday, June 7 @ 11:00 am
A Special Tot Shabbat
Join Rabbi Lauren and Pam Cohen for a fun-filled morning of music, stories, and movement—perfect for children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). Special Storytime!This program is free and open to all! Bring your friends and share a meaningful Shabbat morning at Or Hadash.
Stay for Kiddush Lunch! After the service, enjoy a delicious lunch and connect with other families.
RSVP today to receive information on future Tot Shabbat and young family programs.
” 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.
