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
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!
Yom Kippur Services: Dates and Times
Family Kol Nidre Services, Sunday afternoon, September 20, 4:45 pm - 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. Please RSVP here.
Kol Nidre Services, Sunday evening, September 20, 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur Morning Services, Monday, September 21
Services begin - 8:30 am
Torah Service begins @ 10:00 am
Youth Programming runs from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rabbi's Sermon @ 11:15 am
Yizkor Service 11:30 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Activities ( during the service break) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Afternoon Neighborhood walk (with Robin Lewis) @1:30-2:00 pm
Speaker Sessions:
David Rafael, and his son Jacob, will discuss their new book, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
David has recently co-authored "A Miracle of the Heart: A Father and Son's Autism Journey" and will be sharing insights about this journey. For more on how David's Judaism launched his career and a book, read the Jewish Times article here.
Professor Ken Stein will lead a session on the Israeli Elections, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ken will be discussing Israeli elections in the post war Middle East—- Lessons and Expectations for Israel and Diaspora Jewry. This session will be held in the courtyard.
Click here to read Ken's recent article as background for his session.
Yom Kippur Evening Services
Jonah for Tots, 5:15 pm
Enjoy an interactive telling of the Jonah story fit for our littlest learners. Travel back in time and maybe even into the belly of a whale! Join us in the sanctuary.
Mincha and Jonah, 6:00 pm
Don’t miss our Or Hadash Youth performance of Jonah—a highlight of our Yom Kippur day.
Neilah, Shofar and Havdalah, 7:00 pm
Community Break fast @8:00 pm (prior RSVP/fee required)
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.
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.
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.
Watch Our
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 Ha'Azinu Shabbat Shuva, September 18-19
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, September 18, 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning ServicesShabbat Hadasha
Saturday, September 19, 9:15 amJoin 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.
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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. RSVP.
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.
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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.
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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.
Upcoming events.
Mark your calendars and join us for our upcoming events.