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.
Join us for the High Holidays.
Come sing, pray, eat and learn together. Explore our schedule of events. Programs begin before Rosh Hashanah and continue throughout Sukkot. We welcome you to be part of our community.
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: September 19/20
Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Services: - 9:15 am
Step out of your week and into Shabbat with song, prayer, and community.
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Spend the Holidays with Or Hadash!
Looking for a community to call home this High Holiday season?
Non-member tickets are available for all services and programs.
Click here for High Holiday services and program details and here for tickets.
Not ready to commit? Come “sample” Or Hadash at one or more or our Open Door services—RSVP required. For details and to RSVP.
Lehitra’ot -- See you soon.
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Daytime Book Club Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:30 PM 2:30 PM
Wednesday, September 17, 1:30 PM
We’re meeting to discuss Mrs Lilienblum’s Cloud Factory by Iddo Geffen. Join us in person or click here to join via Zoom.
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Services Monday, September 22, 7:00 pm~ Yom Tov Dinner 8:30 pm
Services will be held at Or Hadash and streamed over YouTube/Zoom.
Following services Monday night, we will be joining together for a delicious catered Holiday dinner. RSVP is required. Cost is $36/person. Please provide any food allergies when you register.
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Teshuvah Workshop
Thursday, September 25, 7-9:00 pm
Join R’ Lauren for a Zoom workshop weaving Mussar and Chassidut into a Selichot-inspired journey of reflection. Through writing, meditation, text, and conversation, we’ll do cheshbon nefesh (soul accounting) and create a spiritual action plan, preparing our hearts for Yom Kippur and the year ahead.
Click here for more information..
” 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.
