Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Devarim

9:18 pm Havdalah

OH vs. Kol Emeth-9:00 am

OH vs. Dor Tamid-10:15 am

Terrell Mill: 480 Terrell Mill Rd SE, Marietta

A Day of In-Person and Online Prayer and Programming

Tisha B’Av, the saddest day of the Jewish year, is a day of disruption from our routines, as we mourn for the loss of the Temple and other tragedies of Jewish history and our world. This day is meant to shock us into remembering the uncomfortable, the painful, and things we may rather forget.

On Thursday, July 23, join us online and in-person to observe Tisha B’Av with the Hadar community. We encourage you to drop in to different sessions throughout the day. For online sessions, register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

More information HERE.

Register HERE.

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Parshat Vaetchanan

9:14 pm Havdalah

OH vs. B’nai Torah

Terrell Mill: 480 Terrell Mill Rd SE, Marietta

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Eikev

9:08 pm Havdalah

Join Gila Daman and Pam Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families. RSVP here.

This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Yom Banana is back. Year 4 is a whole new competition. Banana Bread Olympics. Open to all styles, types, shapes, add-ins. Bake your best! Please use Kosher ingredients and disposable pans. Please provide a comprehensive ingredient list/copy of the recipe when you bring in your bread. Feel free to add some notes to promote your Bread...boasting encouraged! 

Click here to sign up for the competition.
 
Please bring your bread sliced and on a disposable plate. 

Judging will take place after services.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Re’eh

9:02 pm Havdalah

Shabbat Hadasha: A New Approach to Shabbat Morning

This service is a new gateway into Shabbat prayer, opening up the service for anyone for has ever longed to feel more connected in a Jewish prayer space.

9:15am: Gentle guided meditation rooting us in sacred time and the Jewish calendar

10:00am: Studying, chanting, and experiencing five or six prayers total from the Shabbat morning liturgy, taking more time to unpack the deeper meaning of each one. 

10:50am: Text study and Torah discussion in pairs and with the larger group, culminating in an abbreviated Torah service with group aliyot, closing just before noon with Mourner's Kaddish.

Part contemplative prayer and chant, part learner's minyan, part community experience, there's something here for everyone.

Stay for a delicious kiddush lunch after services. Find your people. Find your community.

Crafting & Community at Or Hadash!

Calling all crafters, creators, and makers of all kinds! Have a half-finished project gathering dust? Need dedicated time to work on your craft? Looking for inspiration or just some friendly faces while you stitch, paint, bead, or knit?

Join our new Or Hadash Crafting Group—a cozy, creative space where all crafters (from beginners to pros) can come together, share ideas, and get crafty! Bring your own project, or just bring yourself—we’ll even have supplies for kids to join in the fun. RSVP here.

Come for the crafts, stay for the community. Lehitra’ot – See you soon!

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka,  

by Lev Golinkin 

Facilitated by Sari Marmur

NON-FICTION

320 pages

Available in Hardcopy, Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook

A compelling story of two intertwined journeys: a Jewish refugee family fleeing persecution and a young man seeking to reclaim a shattered past.

In the twilight of the Cold War, nine-year-old Lev Golinkin and his family cross the Soviet border with only ten suitcases, $600, and the vague promise of help awaiting in Vienna. Years later, Lev, now an American adult, sets out to retrace his family's long trek, locate the strangers who fought for his freedom, and in the process, gain a future by understanding his past.

This is a thrilling tale of escape and survival, a deeply personal look at the life of a Jewish child caught in the last gasp of the Soviet Union, and a provocative investigation into the power of hatred and the search for belonging. Lev Golinkin achieves an amazing feat - and it marks the debut of a fiercely intelligent, defiant, and unforgettable new voice.

   Please RSVP for dinner. There is NO cost to attend.  Dinner begins at 6:30pm. Program begins at 7:00pm

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Shoftim

8:54 pm Havdalah

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

A workshop devoted to exploring an internal snapshot that can speak volumes to you and your loved ones about your acquired values and wisdom. 

Ethical wills flourished in usage and elaborate style in medieval jewish communities. They sought to clarify for subsequent generations behaviors and outlooks which ground one's character for the good. As such, ethical wills are in keeping with all traditions and cultures. 

Regardless of your age or family constellation, you are invited to explore the elements that comprise an ethical will and, through group discussion and interaction, fashion a shareable ethical will of your own. $54/person. RSVP here.

These three 1.5 hour exciting sessions will be facilitated by Rabbi Dr. Scott Saulson, a certified mediator in family dynamics, who has served as an interim rabbi in a number of states these last 14 years before retiring from the congregational rabbinate and returning to his home here in Atlanta, where he served for 14 years as the Jewish community chaplain. 

There’s a little bit of homework to complete prior to the first class!

1. “Taste and see how good GOD is” (Psalm 34.9): Please bring a recipe that is special to you, and be prepared to talk a little bit about why it is special to you.

2. Consider these two Jewish teachings:

“Find a mentor, acquire a friend, and give others the benefit of the doubt.” [Source of Mindfulness, Avot 1.6] vs. I learned to find a mentor, acquire a friend, and give others the benefit of the doubt.

What different inferences and what different questions arise from these two statements?

Open House and Welcome Back Kabbalat Shabbat & Community Dinner

Whether you're a longtime member, brand new to Or Hadash or shul shopping, this is your invitation to experience the joy, spirit, and connection that make our community so special.

Celebrate Shabbat with a soulful, musical Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Lauren and our davening team with guitar. After services, stay for a delicious Shabbat dinner and warm conversation with friends old and new.

Families, singles, couples, empty nesters—everyone is welcome. This is also a great chance to learn more about our religious school, book clubs, and ways to connect this year.

RSVP today for dinner! See you soon.

Please RSVP for dinner, $18/person. Kids under 5 FREE.

Join us in person or on Zoom to welcome Shabbat. 

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Ki Teitzei

8:46 pm Havdalah

Join Kelly Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families. RSVP here.

This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for August is The City Beautiful by Aden Poly­doros.

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

A workshop devoted to exploring an internal snapshot that can speak volumes to you and your loved ones about your acquired values and wisdom. 

Ethical wills flourished in usage and elaborate style in medieval jewish communities. They sought to clarify for subsequent generations behaviors and outlooks which ground one's character for the good. As such, ethical wills are in keeping with all traditions and cultures.  If you have not RSVPd, click here.

Regardless of your age or family constellation, you are invited to explore the elements that comprise an ethical will and, through group discussion and interaction, fashion a shareable ethical will of your own.

These three 1.5 hour exciting sessions will be facilitated by Rabbi Dr. Scott Saulson, a certified mediator in family dynamics, who has served as an interim rabbi in a number of states these last 14 years before retiring from the congregational rabbinate and returning to his home here in Atlanta, where he served for 14 years as the Jewish community chaplain. 

There’s a little bit of homework to complete prior to the first class!

1. “Taste and see how good GOD is” (Psalm 34.9): Please bring a recipe that is special to you, and be prepared to talk a little bit about why it is special to you.

2. Consider these two Jewish teachings:

“Find a mentor, acquire a friend, and give others the benefit of the doubt.” [Source of Mindfulness, Avot 1.6] vs. I learned to find a mentor, acquire a friend, and give others the benefit of the doubt.

What different inferences and what different questions arise from these two statements?

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Ki Tavo

8:37 pm Havdalah

Join us after Kiddush lunch to warm up our souls and prepare for the High Holidays by singing through beloved songs and prayers of the season, old and new melodies alike. You don’t have to be a brilliant singer, just willing to open your mouth and your heart!

Location: Or Hadash Courtyard

Head into the new year with a focus on chesed, loving kindness and connection. Children will have storytime with a therapy dog and her trainer learning about kindness, bullying, standing up for one another, and asking for help when we need it. R’Lauren will lead adult learning about the importance of really seeing one another and showing up for each other in community. Middle-schoolers and teens will have a first meeting of their very own Tikkun Olam club, and the kitchen will be open for cooking and baking for folks in our community who could use some extra care. Open to everyone - bring your friends! Please RSVP. $25/per family.

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

A workshop devoted to exploring an internal snapshot that can speak volumes to you and your loved ones about your acquired values and wisdom. 

Ethical wills flourished in usage and elaborate style in medieval jewish communities. They sought to clarify for subsequent generations behaviors and outlooks which ground one's character for the good. As such, ethical wills are in keeping with all traditions and cultures. If you have not RSVPd, click here.

Regardless of your age or family constellation, you are invited to explore the elements that comprise an ethical will and, through group discussion and interaction, fashion a shareable ethical will of your own.

These three 1.5 hour exciting sessions will be facilitated by Rabbi Dr. Scott Saulson, a certified mediator in family dynamics, who has served as an interim rabbi in a number of states these last 14 years before retiring from the congregational rabbinate and returning to his home here in Atlanta, where he served for 14 years as the Jewish community chaplain. 

There’s a little bit of homework to complete prior to the first class!

1. “Taste and see how good GOD is” (Psalm 34.9): Please bring a recipe that is special to you, and be prepared to talk a little bit about why it is special to you.

2. Consider these two Jewish teachings:

“Find a mentor, acquire a friend, and give others the benefit of the doubt.” [Source of Mindfulness, Avot 1.6] vs. I learned to find a mentor, acquire a friend, and give others the benefit of the doubt.

What different inferences and what different questions arise from these two statements?

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Nitzvim-Vayeilech

8:28 pm Havdalah

Join Gila Daman and Pam Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families. RSVP here.

This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!

Join Gila Daman and Pam Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families. RSVP here.

This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!

Surround yourself with the sounds and prayers of the High Holy Days with our annual Selichot song circle, a gathering under the stars focused on prayers of forgiveness. All are welcome. Havdalah and dessert to follow. More details will follow.

Location: Or Hadash Courtyard

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Services will be held at Or Hadash and streamed over YouTube/Zoom. Members in good standing will be able to attend by providing a picture ID.

For non-member tickets, contact the Or Hadash office at 404-250-3338 or complete the ticket request form here.

Join Rabbi Lauren, Dr. Amy, the Davening Team and the Or Hadash community for Rosh HaShanah services. Services will be held at Or Hadash and streamed over YouTube/Zoom. Members in good standing will be able to attend by providing a picture ID.

For non-member tickets, contact Or Hadash at 404-250-3338.

Youth programming will be held from 10 AM to 1 PM.

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Ha’Azinu-Shabbat Shuva

8:09 pm Havdalah

Shabbat Hadasha: A New Approach to Shabbat Morning

This service is a new gateway into Shabbat prayer, opening up the service for anyone for has ever longed to feel more connected in a Jewish prayer space.

9:15am: Gentle guided meditation rooting us in sacred time and the Jewish calendar

10:00am: Studying, chanting, and experiencing five or six prayers total from the Shabbat morning liturgy, taking more time to unpack the deeper meaning of each one. 

10:50am: Text study and Torah discussion in pairs and with the larger group, culminating in an abbreviated Torah service with group aliyot, closing just before noon with Mourner's Kaddish.

Part contemplative prayer and chant, part learner's minyan, part community experience, there's something here for everyone.

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for September is The Sparrow -  Mary Doria Russell.

Join Rabbi Lauren and your Or Hadash family for a visitation to Arlington Cemetery.

Location: Arlington Cemetery, 201 Mount Vernon Hwy NW Atlanta, GA 30328

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 here.

Location: Or Hadash sanctuary/Zoom

October 1, Wednesday night, 6:30 PM; Kol Nidre Service

Join our Or Hadash community for a beautiful, meaningful start to Yom Kippur.

Fill out the ticket request form here.

Join the Or Hadash community for Yom Kippur services

Services begin at 8:30 AM

Yizkor will be at approximately 11:00 am.

Youth programming 10 am-1 pm.

Youth Registration Here

Fill out the ticket request form.

Location: Or Hadash and Zoom/YouTube

Stay at OH all day and participate in educational and spiritual programming.  Details to follow.

Location: Or Hadash

Don’t miss our Or Hadash Youth performance of Jonah—a highlight of our Yom Kippur day.

Location: Or Hadash sanctuary

Join us for the beautiful final services for Yom Kippur as the “gates close.” Havdalah is at 8:12 PM.

Stay for our community Break Fast immediately following Havdalah.

Location: Or Hadash sanctuary

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us for services in the sukkah followed by kiddush lunch

Location: Or Hadash Courtyard

Join us for Shabbat/Sukkot services in the sukkah followed by kiddush lunch.

Location: Or Hadash Courtyard

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Sukkot

8:11 pm Havdalah

Save the date! Our Sukkot Long Table returns on September 27, 2026, featuring guest chef Julia Kesler Imerman of The Daily Chew. Expect good food, joyful community, and plenty of conversation under the sukkah stars. Interested in getting involved? Join organizers Gaby Siegel and Susan Blum to help plan or serve on the host committee. Email Gaby at gabysiegel@yahoo.com to learn more. Details soon!

During both Sukkot and Pesach, our Torah reading cycle circles us back to the story of the golden calf. If ever a relationship seemed irreparably broken, this was it – and yet somehow, it endured. What did this story say to our ancestors, and what does it say to us, about brokenness & healing, memory & relationships? Join Dr. Amy for learning and a l’chaim: bring kosher nosh and beverages to share!

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Our evening service will be led by R’Lauren and the davening team with guitar for a hamish and music-filled welcome to Shabbat.

Come early to share a delicious family-friendly, dinner, then stay to sing, pray, and celebrate together. There’s nothing quite like seeing our students help lead services.

All are welcome. $10/person  Kids 5 & under free. RSVP here.

Join us for Simchat Torah/ Yizkor/Shemini Atzeret Services followed by Kiddush lunch.

Location: Or Hadash

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Bereshit

7:40 pm Havdalah

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Noach

7:31 pm Havdalah

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Lech Lecha

7:23 pm Havdalah

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for October is Father of the Bride of Franken­stein by Daniel M. Kimmel.

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh!

Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group.

All are welcome! Join in person or on Zoom.

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Vayera

7:16 pm Havdalah

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for November is Next Stop by Benjamin Resnick.

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for December is The Golem and Jinni by Helene Wecker.