The work of the Chevra Kadisha begins before death (visiting the sick, life review, ethical wills, funeral and burial planning), continues through the time of death (taharah, shmirah, kri’ah and burial), to the year after death (consoling mourners, meals of comfort, shiva, and grief processing), and beyond. Members volunteer to support these activities.

Chairs: Paul Flexner & Annette Marcus

Meeting on the second Wednesday evening of the month, members lead reviews and discussions of fiction and non-fiction books exploring our Jewish culture, history, politics, relationships and diverse interests. Titles are chosen once a year by votes of all members.

Organizer: Sheila Dalmat

Members meet monthly on a Wednesday afternoon to discuss books that reflect our culture and times.

Organizer: Hanora Rosen

Members provide acts of loving kindness to our COH family, in times of need and joy.

Chair: Annette Marcus

Members help organize the nosh we share on Shabbats. Join our Baking Crew or help plan our community Shabbat dinners and events.

Chair: Melinda Burke-Budhram

Works with staff to develop strategies to attract, engage, and retain members through various outreach and in reach activities for the purpose of increasing engagement and building community.

Chair: Susan Blum

Members involve Jewish men with Jewish life, both at COH and in our broader community, through social, educational and philanthropic activities.

President: Jed Rosenfeld

Members strengthen the bonds of the women in our community, to each other and to Judaism. We meet every Rosh Hodesh.

Chair: Anne Greenbaum

Members enhance the religious and spiritual needs of the congregation, working with Rabbi Lauren and Dr. Amy, to provide meaningful, inspiring, programs and services.

Chair: Morris Benveniste

Members of all ages comprise our amazing, long-standing slow-pitch Softball team that plays in the Atlanta Men's Synagogue Softball League on Sundays every summer.

Captain: Ben Nadler

Volunteers run the cameras, audio and Zoom for Shabbat services and special events. We will train you--it's a mitzvah to make our services accessible to everyone!

Chair: Ben Burnstein

Our members bring to life the Torah’s vision of a just and compassionate world through tzedakah (righteous behaviors promoting equity and sustainability) and g’milut hasadim (caring for the community however we can - with money, through working with our hands, souls, and minds, putting our values to work)

Chair: Sharon Shatil

Members meet weekly on Tuesday at noon for thoughtful discussion of the week's Torah portion. Led by Rabbi Lauren and Dr. Amy.

Organizer: David Woodsfellow

Torah is a central part of our religious lives. We invite volunteers to read both Torah and Haftarah during Shabbat and holiday services.

Chairs: Robin Lewis & Ronette Throne