Temple Ahavat Achim

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Your Jewish home on Cape Ann For more than 100 years we have been, quite simply, the heart of Jewish life on Cape Ann and surrounding North Shore towns.

Our Rabbi

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

Religious School

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

Weekly Services

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

Get Involved

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

Upcoming Programs

TuesdayTue, 15 JulJuly, 2025

An Evening with Allegra Goodman, Author

Tuesday, Jul 15th 7:00p 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, which will be selling her books in the store and at the event. Light refreshments will be offered.

SundaySun, 27 JulJuly, 2025

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.

FridayFri, 8 AugAugust, 2025

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.

TuesdayTue, 12 AugAugust, 2025

Artists on the Balcony - An Evening with Nat Seelen, Clarinetist

Tuesday, Aug 12th 6:30p to 8:30pClarinetist Nat Seelen is the found and artistic director of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, and clarinetist with Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. Join us for a discussion on his experiences along with a performance of his favorite pieces.

SundaySun, 24 AugAugust, 2025

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

Sunday, Aug 24th 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.

SaturdaySat, 21 JunJune, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Jun 21st 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.

SundaySun, 22 JunJune, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Jun 22nd 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

SaturdaySat, 28 JunJune, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Jun 28th 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.

SundaySun, 29 JunJune, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Jun 29th 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

FridayFri, 8 AugAugust, 2025

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.

ThursdayThu, 26 JunJune, 2025

TAA In Stitches

Thursday, Jun 26th 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.

TuesdayTue, 15 JulJuly, 2025

An Evening with Allegra Goodman, Author

Tuesday, Jul 15th 7:00p 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, which will be selling her books in the store and at the event. Light refreshments will be offered.

SundaySun, 27 JulJuly, 2025

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.

TuesdayTue, 12 AugAugust, 2025

Artists on the Balcony - An Evening with Nat Seelen, Clarinetist

Tuesday, Aug 12th 6:30p to 8:30pClarinetist Nat Seelen is the found and artistic director of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, and clarinetist with Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. Join us for a discussion on his experiences along with a performance of his favorite pieces.

SundaySun, 24 AugAugust, 2025

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

Sunday, Aug 24th 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.

ThursdayThu, 19 JunJune, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jun 19th 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.

ThursdayThu, 26 JunJune, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jun 26th 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.

ThursdayThu, 3 JulJuly, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jul 3rd 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.

ThursdayThu, 10 JulJuly, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jul 10th 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.

ThursdayThu, 17 JulJuly, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jul 17th 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.

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