Temple Ahavat Achim

Rabbi 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

ThursdayThu, 15 JanJanuary, 2026

Introduction to Kabbalah

Thursday, Jan 15th 7:00p to 8:30pEager to learn about the esoteric side of Jewish mysticism? Don't know your chesed from your gevurah? Looking to add some magic to your Jewish life? Join us for this three-session Introduction to Kabbalah class led by Sam Tygiel.

FridayFri, 16 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat Service in the Round

Friday, Jan 16th 6:30p to 8:30pA musical, soulful Shabbat Service in the Round 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, 17 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Jan 17th 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, 18 JanJanuary, 2026

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Jan 18th 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

MondayMon, 19 JanJanuary, 2026

Mahjong Class

Monday, Jan 19th 3:00p to 4:30pJoin us for fun-filled afternoons of Mahjong! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, you're welcome to join us Mondays. All are welcome.

FridayFri, 16 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat Service in the Round

Friday, Jan 16th 6:30p to 8:30pA musical, soulful Shabbat Service in the Round 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, 17 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Jan 17th 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, 18 JanJanuary, 2026

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Jan 18th 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

SaturdaySat, 24 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Jan 24th 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, 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.

ThursdayThu, 15 JanJanuary, 2026

Introduction to Kabbalah

Thursday, Jan 15th 7:00p to 8:30pEager to learn about the esoteric side of Jewish mysticism? Don't know your chesed from your gevurah? Looking to add some magic to your Jewish life? Join us for this three-session Introduction to Kabbalah class led by Sam Tygiel.

FridayFri, 16 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat Service in the Round

Friday, Jan 16th 6:30p to 8:30pA musical, soulful Shabbat Service in the Round 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.

MondayMon, 19 JanJanuary, 2026

Mahjong Class

Monday, Jan 19th 3:00p to 4:30pJoin us for fun-filled afternoons of Mahjong! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, you're welcome to join us Mondays. All are welcome.

ThursdayThu, 22 JanJanuary, 2026

Introduction to Kabbalah

Thursday, Jan 22nd 7:00p to 8:30pEager to learn about the esoteric side of Jewish mysticism? Don't know your chesed from your gevurah? Looking to add some magic to your Jewish life? Join us for this three-session Introduction to Kabbalah class led by Sam Tygiel.

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, 17 JanJanuary, 2026

B Mitzvah Group Havdalah & Mitzvah Project

Motzei Shabbat, Jan 17th 6:00p to 8:00pB Mitzvah Group families will meet at TAA for havdalah, dinner, and a sweet mitzvah project. Piggy-backing on the success of our Mitzvah Sock Drive in December, we will prepare care packages of essential items to benefit students in need in the Gloucester Public Schools.

SundaySun, 18 JanJanuary, 2026

SCFLP Religious School Sunday - NO CLASS

Sunday, Jan 18th 10:00a to 12:00p

TuesdayTue, 20 JanJanuary, 2026

SCFLP Religious School Tuesday - NO CLASS

Tuesday, Jan 20th 4:00p to 5:30p

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.

SundaySun, 25 JanJanuary, 2026

SCFLP Religious School - Sunday Class

Sunday, Jan 25th 10:00a to 12:00pWe have Class today!

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Tue, January 13 2026 24 Tevet 5786

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