Temple Ahavat Achim

High Holidays | 5786

Please join us for 5786. Our services are open to all - there is never a ticket or reserved seat, even on the High Holidays.
We just ask that you register so we know how many to expect.

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

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

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

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

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Upcoming Programs

FridayFri, 22 AugAugust, 2025

B'Mitzvah Dunk & Shabbat Dinner (Students & Families only)

Friday, Aug 22nd 5:00p to 8:00pA mikveh dunk is a Jewish ritual immersion in a natural body of water—like the ocean—to mark a meaningful moment of transition or celebration. For TAA, it's a joyful way to honor our young people, both those who became B'nei Mitzvah last year and those working toward that milestone this year. (For B'Mitzvah students and families only, those who celebrated last year and those preparing for their ceremonies this year.)

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MondayMon, 25 AugAugust, 2025

On the Balcony - 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World

Monday, Aug 25th 6:30p to 8:30pJoin Editors Barbara Vinick and Shulamit Reinharz to hear interviews from their book, 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World, which highlights the diverse customs and rituals related to weddings, now and in the past, over six continents.

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TuesdayTue, 26 AugAugust, 2025

Elul: Backyard Mishnah

Tuesday, Aug 26th 7:00p to 8:15pJoin Rav Naomi in a beautiful outdoor setting as we put the ancient words of the Mishnah in conversation with the here and now. Location to be shared upon registration; open to teens and adults.

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WednesdayWed, 3 SepSeptember, 2025

Elul: Sounds of the Season with High Holiday Cantor Julia Sabra

Wednesday, Sep 3rd 7:00p to 8:30pCome meet our guest High Holiday Cantor Julia Sabra. In this program, Julia will reacquaint us with some traditional melodies of the High Holidays and introduce us to some new ones as well.

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SaturdaySat, 13 SepSeptember, 2025

Elul: Selichot Discussion

Shabbat, Sep 13th 7:45p to 9:00pOur Selichot observance begins with havdalah and continues with a lively discussion of the book on Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. We will focus our learning on Chapter 7, Forgiveness.

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FridayFri, 22 AugAugust, 2025

B'Mitzvah Dunk & Shabbat Dinner (Students & Families only)

Friday, Aug 22nd 5:00p to 8:00pA mikveh dunk is a Jewish ritual immersion in a natural body of water—like the ocean—to mark a meaningful moment of transition or celebration. For TAA, it's a joyful way to honor our young people, both those who became B'nei Mitzvah last year and those working toward that milestone this year. (For B'Mitzvah students and families only, those who celebrated last year and those preparing for their ceremonies this year.)

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MondayMon, 25 AugAugust, 2025

On the Balcony - 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World

Monday, Aug 25th 6:30p to 8:30pJoin Editors Barbara Vinick and Shulamit Reinharz to hear interviews from their book, 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World, which highlights the diverse customs and rituals related to weddings, now and in the past, over six continents.

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 26 AugAugust, 2025

Elul: Backyard Mishnah

Tuesday, Aug 26th 7:00p to 8:15pJoin Rav Naomi in a beautiful outdoor setting as we put the ancient words of the Mishnah in conversation with the here and now. Location to be shared upon registration; open to teens and adults.

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WednesdayWed, 3 SepSeptember, 2025

Elul: Sounds of the Season with High Holiday Cantor Julia Sabra

Wednesday, Sep 3rd 7:00p to 8:30pCome meet our guest High Holiday Cantor Julia Sabra. In this program, Julia will reacquaint us with some traditional melodies of the High Holidays and introduce us to some new ones as well.

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SaturdaySat, 13 SepSeptember, 2025

Elul: Selichot Discussion

Shabbat, Sep 13th 7:45p to 9:00pOur Selichot observance begins with havdalah and continues with a lively discussion of the book on Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. We will focus our learning on Chapter 7, Forgiveness.

MORE INFO

FridayFri, 22 AugAugust, 2025

B'Mitzvah Dunk & Shabbat Dinner (Students & Families only)

Friday, Aug 22nd 5:00p to 8:00pA mikveh dunk is a Jewish ritual immersion in a natural body of water—like the ocean—to mark a meaningful moment of transition or celebration. For TAA, it's a joyful way to honor our young people, both those who became B'nei Mitzvah last year and those working toward that milestone this year. (For B'Mitzvah students and families only, those who celebrated last year and those preparing for their ceremonies this year.)

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