Due to the Winter Storm Watch we have cancelled and rescheduled several programs this weekend. Please find updated information on the calendar.
Due to the Winter Storm Watch we have cancelled and rescheduled several programs this weekend. Please find updated information on the calendar.
Or Hadash
Meaning “New Light,” is a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community in Atlanta, rooted in joyful prayer, lifelong learning, and creative pathways for spiritual connection.
About Us
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.
We are an ever-evolving Jewish community grounded in tradition and guided by the yearnings and imagination of our members. We are built on the connections that can only form when we are totally ourselves.
Rabbi Lauren Henderson
Rooted in Jewish tradition and inspired by spiritual creativity, Rabbi Lauren Henderson guides Congregation Or Hadash in cultivating joyful prayer, lifelong learning opportunities for all ages and stages, and authentic connection. She and the congregation warmly welcome all who seek meaning, belonging, and community.
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Shabbat and Holiday Services
Join us in person or online and experience the warmth, connection, and spirit of Congregation Or Hadash. You will find our livestream here.
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.
Featured Events
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Parashat Bo, January 23-24, 2026
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, January 23, 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturday, January 24, 9:15 amAs always, we invite you to join us in-person or on Zoom (password required) for Shabbat services. Alternatively, you can view our services without the passcode from our YouTube channel.
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Tot Families Hangout and Havdalah
Saturday, January 17, 9:15am / Cancelled
NOTE: Due to the Winter Storm Watch for most of Georgia this program has been cancelled.
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Town Hall Meeting
Rescheduled
NOTE: Due to the Winter Storm Watch for most of Georgia this program has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 1 at 10:00am. -
Exploring Zionism In This Moment: Values, Tensions, and Aspirations After October 7
Thursday, January 29, 7:300 pm
Join Rabbi Lauren for this 8-session course from the Shalom Hartman Institute exploring the core tensions, values, and aspirations of liberal Zionism in our post-October 7 reality.
This will be an opportunity for in-person, beit midrash-style text-focused discussion on Thursday evenings beginning January 29 and continuing on February 5, 12, March 5, 12, April 16, 23, and May 7. Each class is a self-contained topic, but the discussion will build upon previous sessions, so try to come to all sessions. The tuition cost is $180. Register here.
There will also be an additional opportunity to discuss the podcasts on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 am during Nosh & Drosh after minyan, which does not require registration and can be accessed in person or via the Zoom link on our website.
For everyone joining the course, and for anyone not able to join in the course but who wants to see the course material and listen to the podcasts, you can find it by registering for free at this Hartman link: Access course material. (You’ll see there that the course is titled “Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration”).
Discussions include:
Countering the Criminalization of Israel * Is Zionism a Colonialist Project? * Criticism and Solidarity * The Militarization of Israeli Society * The Rise and Challenge of Illiberal Zionism * The Legacy of Gaza in Israel * The Legacy of Gaza in the Diaspora.
Upcoming events.
Mark your calendars and join us for our upcoming events.