Temple Ahavat Achim

Rav Naomi Gurt Lind is delighted to serve as the spiritual leader of Temple Ahavat Achim. Learn more about TAA's first woman rabbi.

Explore our Sylvia Cohen Family Learning Project - a warm, inclusive, and engaging Hebrew school for children in grades K-7.

Join us for Shabbat morning service and Sunday morning minyan every week. Sing and rejoice with us at our monthly musical Kabbalat Shabbat.

Temple Ahavat Achim is home to a welcoming and versatile congregation with a deep sense of solidarity, and commitment to our community.

Upcoming Programs

SaturdaySat, 22 NovNovember, 2025

Family Shabbat

Shabbat, Nov 22nd 9:00a to 11:15aFamily Shabbat features an inclusive Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary beginning at 9am, Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, Director of Family Learning, beginning at 10am. All are back together for Rav Naomi's engaging Torah Talk. Children are invited to participate in the service as they are ready, including joining Rav Naomi for the hakafot (Torah processions), co-leading Shema or other prayers, and assisting with Kiddush and Motzi. The service is followed by a relaxed and friendly community lunch.

SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Nov 23rd 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

WednesdayWed, 26 NovNovember, 2025

TAA Office Closes at Noon; Reopens Monday, December 1

Wednesday, Nov 26th 12:00p to 5:00pThe TAA Office is closed for Thanksgiving, reopening on Monday, December 1. Services will be held as usual.

SaturdaySat, 29 NovNovember, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Nov 29th 9:00a to 11:30aOur weekly Shabbat shacharit, with full Torah service (triennial cycle). Contact the office if you're interested in reading Torah or Haftarah, or participating in some other way. See our Livestream page to watch from home.

FridayFri, 5 DecDecember, 2025

Kabbalat Shabbat in the Round

Friday, Dec 5th 6:30p to 8:30pA musical, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring Rav Naomi with TAA's Band & Choir. All are invited. Light refreshments will be served after. RSVP required so we know how many to expect.

SaturdaySat, 22 NovNovember, 2025

Family Shabbat

Shabbat, Nov 22nd 9:00a to 11:15aFamily Shabbat features an inclusive Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary beginning at 9am, Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, Director of Family Learning, beginning at 10am. All are back together for Rav Naomi's engaging Torah Talk. Children are invited to participate in the service as they are ready, including joining Rav Naomi for the hakafot (Torah processions), co-leading Shema or other prayers, and assisting with Kiddush and Motzi. The service is followed by a relaxed and friendly community lunch.

SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Nov 23rd 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

SaturdaySat, 29 NovNovember, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Nov 29th 9:00a to 11:30aOur weekly Shabbat shacharit, with full Torah service (triennial cycle). Contact the office if you're interested in reading Torah or Haftarah, or participating in some other way. See our Livestream page to watch from home.

FridayFri, 5 DecDecember, 2025

Kabbalat Shabbat in the Round

Friday, Dec 5th 6:30p to 8:30pA musical, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring Rav Naomi with TAA's Band & Choir. All are invited. Light refreshments will be served after. RSVP required so we know how many to expect.

SaturdaySat, 6 DecDecember, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:00a to 11:30aOur weekly Shabbat shacharit, with full Torah service (triennial cycle). Contact the office if you're interested in reading Torah or Haftarah, or participating in some other way. See our Livestream page to watch from home.

SaturdaySat, 22 NovNovember, 2025

Family Shabbat

Shabbat, Nov 22nd 9:00a to 11:15aFamily Shabbat features an inclusive Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary beginning at 9am, Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, Director of Family Learning, beginning at 10am. All are back together for Rav Naomi's engaging Torah Talk. Children are invited to participate in the service as they are ready, including joining Rav Naomi for the hakafot (Torah processions), co-leading Shema or other prayers, and assisting with Kiddush and Motzi. The service is followed by a relaxed and friendly community lunch.

FridayFri, 5 DecDecember, 2025

Kabbalat Shabbat in the Round

Friday, Dec 5th 6:30p to 8:30pA musical, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring Rav Naomi with TAA's Band & Choir. All are invited. Light refreshments will be served after. RSVP required so we know how many to expect.

TuesdayTue, 16 DecDecember, 2025

TAA Chanukah Celebration - Open to the Public

Tuesday, Dec 16th 6:00p to 9:00pThe Temple's traditional Chanukah Celebration begins with the lighting of our one-of-a-kind Lobster Trap Menorah. We'll share songs and sweet treats on TAA's front lawn, then move indoors for a concert with the renowned Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. The concert is open to the public, but registration is required.

SaturdaySat, 20 DecDecember, 2025

Family Shabbat

Shabbat, Dec 20th 9:00a to 11:15aFamily Shabbat features an inclusive Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary beginning at 9am, Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, Director of Family Learning, beginning at 10am. All are back together for Rav Naomi's engaging Torah Talk. Children are invited to participate in the service as they are ready, including joining Rav Naomi for the hakafot (Torah processions), co-leading Shema or other prayers, and assisting with Kiddush and Motzi. The service is followed by a relaxed and friendly community lunch.

SaturdaySat, 24 JanJanuary, 2026

Family Shabbat

Shabbat, Jan 24th 9:00a to 11:15aFamily Shabbat features an inclusive Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary beginning at 9am, Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, Director of Family Learning, beginning at 10am. All are back together for Rav Naomi's engaging Torah Talk. Children are invited to participate in the service as they are ready, including joining Rav Naomi for the hakafot (Torah processions), co-leading Shema or other prayers, and assisting with Kiddush and Motzi. The service is followed by a relaxed and friendly community lunch.

SaturdaySat, 22 NovNovember, 2025

Family Shabbat

Shabbat, Nov 22nd 9:00a to 11:15aFamily Shabbat features an inclusive Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary beginning at 9am, Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, Director of Family Learning, beginning at 10am. All are back together for Rav Naomi's engaging Torah Talk. Children are invited to participate in the service as they are ready, including joining Rav Naomi for the hakafot (Torah processions), co-leading Shema or other prayers, and assisting with Kiddush and Motzi. The service is followed by a relaxed and friendly community lunch.

SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School Sunday - NO CLASS

Sunday, Nov 23rd 10:00a to 12:00p

TuesdayTue, 25 NovNovember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School Tuesday - NO CLASS

Tuesday, Nov 25th 4:00p to 5:30p

SundaySun, 30 NovNovember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School Sunday - NO CLASS

Sunday, Nov 30th 10:00a to 12:00p

SundaySun, 7 DecDecember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School - Sunday Class

Sunday, Dec 7th 10:00a to 12:00pWe have Class today!

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Wed, November 19 2025 28 Cheshvan 5786

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