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Temple Ahavat Achim invites you to join us for the Installation Weekend of Rav Naomi Gurt Lind.
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Upcoming Programs

Family Shabbat
Shabbat, May 3rd 9:00a to 1:00pAll generations are welcome and included in our monthly Family Shabbat service, which features Tot Shabbat, a Torah discussion with Rav Naomi, and a community kiddush lunch following services.

Shabbat Morning Service - Rav Naomi Installation
Shabbat, Jun 7th 9:00a to 1:00pA very special Shabbat service including the installation of newly-ordained Naomi Gurt Lind as our settled rabbi

An Evening with Allegra Goodman, Author
Tuesday, Jul 15th 6:30p to 9:00pAuthor Allegra Goodman will join us as part of our summer Artists on the Balcony series. Her novels include Isola (a Reese’s Book Club selection), Sam (a Read With Jenna Book Club selection), The Chalk Artist (winner of the Massachusetts Book Award), Intuition, The Cookbook Collector, Paradise Park, and Kaaterskill Falls (a National Book Award finalist). This evening is presented in conjunction with the Gloucester Bookstore, who will be selling books at the event. Light refreshments will be offered.

Leket Israel, Discussion & Food Tasting
Sunday, Jul 27th 6:30p to 8:30pLeket Israel, The National Food Bank, a registered nonprofit Israel-based charity, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel, serving 330,000+ needy people weekly. Come hear about Leket and enjoy delicious recipes prepared by Kitchen Team using Lekat's cookbook. More details will be shared closer to the event, including the start time.

Shabbat on the Beach
Friday, Aug 8th 6:00p to 9:00pSave the date for our wonderful Shabbat Service on Good Harbor Beach. Details forthcoming closer to the date; event times subject to change.

Family Shabbat
Shabbat, May 3rd 9:00a to 1:00pAll generations are welcome and included in our monthly Family Shabbat service, which features Tot Shabbat, a Torah discussion with Rav Naomi, and a community kiddush lunch following services.


Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, May 9th 6:30p to 8:00pDelightful musical Kabbalat Shabbat featuring TAA's Band & Choir. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served at 6 PM.

Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat, May 10th 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.


Rav Naomi Installation Planning Meeting
Wednesday, May 7th 7:00p to 8:00pCommittee meeting for those involved with planning Rav Naomi's Installation Weekend; check email for Zoom Link and Agenda.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, May 9th 6:30p to 8:00pDelightful musical Kabbalat Shabbat featuring TAA's Band & Choir. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served at 6 PM.

Rav Naomi Installation Planning Meeting
Wednesday, May 21st 7:00p to 8:00pCommittee meeting for those involved with planning Rav Naomi's Installation Weekend; check email for Zoom Link and Agenda.

TAA In Stitches
Thursday, May 22nd 4:00p to 5:30pAll needle crafters are welcome to make art, friends and community. From knitting and crocheting to needlepoint and embroidery - all needlecraft projects are welcome. In Stitches meets the last Thursday of the month, drop-in only. Contact the TAA Office with questions.

Adult Ed: Deepening Our Connection With One Another
Thursday, May 29th 7:00p to 9:00pSave the Date: A panel discussion, with details forthcoming. (Previously scheduled for April 27th)

Family Shabbat
Shabbat, May 3rd 9:00a to 1:00pAll generations are welcome and included in our monthly Family Shabbat service, which features Tot Shabbat, a Torah discussion with Rav Naomi, and a community kiddush lunch following services.



Torah Study with Rav Naomi
Friday, May 2nd 11:00a to 12:00pWeekly Torah Study sessions with Rav Naomi covering that week's Parsha with engaging spiritual and intellectual discussions. Click "More Info" to register for the Zoom link. Contact the TAA office for more information.

Torah Study with Rav Naomi
Friday, May 9th 11:00a to 12:00pWeekly Torah Study sessions with Rav Naomi covering that week's Parsha with engaging spiritual and intellectual discussions. Click "More Info" to register for the Zoom link. Contact the TAA office for more information.

Torah Study with Rav Naomi
Friday, May 16th 11:00a to 12:00pWeekly Torah Study sessions with Rav Naomi covering that week's Parsha with engaging spiritual and intellectual discussions. Click "More Info" to register for the Zoom link. Contact the TAA office for more information.

Torah Study with Rav Naomi
Friday, May 23rd 11:00a to 12:00pWeekly Torah Study sessions with Rav Naomi covering that week's Parsha with engaging spiritual and intellectual discussions. Click "More Info" to register for the Zoom link. Contact the TAA office for more information.

Adult Ed: Deepening Our Connection With One Another
Thursday, May 29th 7:00p to 9:00pSave the Date: A panel discussion, with details forthcoming. (Previously scheduled for April 27th)
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