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: June 6/7
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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Jewish Mindfulness Drop-In Meditation w/ Rabbi Lauren
Thursdays @ 12:15 pm
Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.
Please arrive before 12:15pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions.
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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.
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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 planning.
June 11th, please watch the TED Talk from Rabbi Sharon Brous linked below.
All are welcome
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Or Nashim Annual Meeting
Wednesday, June 25 @ 6:30 pm
Join Or Nashim, the Or Hadash women’s group, for our annual meeting.
This program is open to all women of Of Hadash. We look forward to your feedback in selecting our Board and ideas on programs for our next calendar year.
Please follow the link below to RSVP.
” 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.
