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.

We look forward to your joining us this High Holiday season. At Or Hadash, you'll find joyful prayer, beautiful music, meaningful learning, and a warm community that welcomes you just as you are.

With inspiring services, opportunities to learn and fun gatherings, there is something for everyone.

Your Home for the Holidays

Complete High Holiday Information Here

Whether you're new to Atlanta, exploring Jewish community, or just looking for a place to celebrate the High Holidays, we'd love to welcome you.

Complimentary tickets are not currently available for Rosh HaShanah Day One, Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning for Greater Atlanta residents. However, we still have space for many of our other services, so reserve your tickets today!

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Rosh HaShanah Services Schedule

Erev Rosh HaShanah Service: Friday night, September 11, 7:00 - 7:45 pm

Yom Tov Dinner, after services: Friday night, September 11, 7:45 pm

Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Saturday, September 12

Services begin at 8:30 am
Torah Service begins @ 10:00 am
Youth Programming: 10 am-1 pm
Tot Shabbat-Rosh HaShanah edition: 11:00 am
Rabbi’s Sermon @ 11:45 am

Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Sunday, September 13

Services begin at 8:30 am
Torah Service begins @ 10:00 am
Youth Programming: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Shofar Service @ 11:30 am
Rabbi’s Sermon @ 11:45 am

Tickets are required for all in-person attendance at Or Hadash services.

All services will be livestreamed. Please join us online and experience the warmth, connection, melodies, and spirit of Congregation Or Hadash during the High Holidays.

You will find our livestream links here. Our YouTube link needs no password to participate.

YouTube Livestream (no password needed)

Zoom Link (requires password)

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 conservative Jewish community grounded in tradition and guided by the creativity and innovation of our members. We are built on the connections that can only form when we are totally ourselves.

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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.

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What We Offer

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.

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Featured Events

Parashat Ha'Azinu Shabbat Shuva, September 18-19

Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, September 18, 6:30 pm

Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Hadasha
Saturday, September 19, 9:15 am
Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.
As 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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Shabbat Areivut

Friday, September 18, 6:30 pm
We are excited to welcome Rabbi Ezra Weinberg, from Areivut to join us. Areivut (meaning “communal responsibility”) is an organization that transforms how Jewish communities navigate and talk about divorce. Reb Ezra will be speaking during services, sharing about his own divorce, lessons on building resilience in the face of challenge and finding support within your community. Come for services, stay for an important conversation followed by a light oneg.

More Info and RSVP here
Family Kol Nidre and Pre-Jonah Event: September 20-21

Family Kol Nidre - Sunday, September 20,
4:45 - 5:30 pm
Bringing the beauty and spirituality of the traditional service, this abbreviated service is designed for our members with earlier bedtimes or who prefer a shorter service.
Monday, September 21, 5:00 pm
Come share in a special family friendly gathering about Jonah, prior to the youth presentation/reading in the sanctuary.
Yom Kippur Break Fast

Monday, September 21, 8:00  pm
Join us in the Courtyard for a catered , community Break Fast, immediately after Yom Kippur Neilah services. RSVP required. $18/person, discounts for families.

RSVP here
Sukkot Long Table Dinner

Sunday, September 27, 6:00 pm
SOLD OUT!!!
Thank you for the tremendous response and a special thank you to our sponsors!
Our Sukkot Long Table dinner experience will feature guest chef Julia Kesler Imerman of Daily Chew. Expect good food, joyful community, and plenty of conversation under the sukkah stars--while supporting Or Hadash. This is an adult gathering.