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.

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ThursdayThu, 11 DecDecember, 2025

TAA Book Club - The Nesting Dolls

Thursday, Dec 11th 7:00p to 8:00pLively discussions featuring a wide variety of genres. Meetings are virtual, with occasional author visits. This month the group is discussing The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman. Contact the TAA office for more information and the zoom link.

FridayFri, 12 DecDecember, 2025

Shabbat Shalom Dinners

Friday, Dec 12th 6:30p to 8:30pShabbat Shalom Dinners - Each month we gather together for a festive Shabbat meal in members' home with blessings, candlelight and kinship. RSVPs are required so the host knows how many to expect.

SaturdaySat, 13 DecDecember, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Dec 13th 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, 14 DecDecember, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Dec 14th 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

MondayMon, 15 DecDecember, 2025

Mahjong Class

Monday, Dec 15th 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.

SaturdaySat, 13 DecDecember, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Dec 13th 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, 14 DecDecember, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Dec 14th 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

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.

SundaySun, 21 DecDecember, 2025

Sunday Minyan

Sunday, Dec 21st 9:00a to 10:00aWeekly Sunday service, in person and by Zoom

SaturdaySat, 27 DecDecember, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services

Shabbat, Dec 27th 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.

ThursdayThu, 11 DecDecember, 2025

TAA Book Club - The Nesting Dolls

Thursday, Dec 11th 7:00p to 8:00pLively discussions featuring a wide variety of genres. Meetings are virtual, with occasional author visits. This month the group is discussing The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman. Contact the TAA office for more information and the zoom link.

MondayMon, 15 DecDecember, 2025

Mahjong Class

Monday, Dec 15th 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.

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.

MondayMon, 22 DecDecember, 2025

Mahjong Class

Monday, Dec 22nd 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.

SundaySun, 14 DecDecember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School - Sunday Class

Sunday, Dec 14th 10:00a to 12:00pWe have Class today!

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.

SundaySun, 21 DecDecember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School Sunday - NO CLASS

Sunday, Dec 21st 10:00a to 12:00p

TuesdayTue, 23 DecDecember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School Tuesday - NO CLASS

Tuesday, Dec 23rd 4:00p to 5:30p

SundaySun, 28 DecDecember, 2025

SCFLP Religious School Sunday - NO CLASS

Sunday, Dec 28th 10:00a to 12:00p

ThursdayThu, 8 JanJanuary, 2026

Adult Learning - Trauma & Recovery: Insights from Israeli Communities

Thursday, Jan 8th 7:00p to 9:00pHow are communities in Israel healing after the profound collective stress of the past two years? Art therapist and trauma specialist Sara Roizen collaborated with rabbis from Hebrew SeniorLife and a fellow art therapist to create Refresh, a unique program designed to support Israeli rabbis and chaplains who were caring for their communities in the aftermath of October 7 while also navigating their own trauma. In this 2-hour workshop at TAA, Sara will share the story of this collaborative work through selected images, artwork, and reflections from those training sessions and experiences, inviting us to consider how creativity supported healing in communities across Israel – and how it might help us build our own communal resilience. Participants will then be guided through a hands-on art experience—no art background needed! There will be time for questions, discussion, and community connection. Light refreshments provided.

MondayMon, 12 JanJanuary, 2026

SNOW DATE| Adult Learning - Trauma & Recovery: Insights from Israeli Communities

Monday, Jan 12th 12:15p to 2:15pHow are communities in Israel healing after the profound collective stress of the past two years? Art therapist and trauma specialist Sara Roizen collaborated with rabbis from Hebrew SeniorLife and a fellow art therapist to create Refresh, a unique program designed to support Israeli rabbis and chaplains who were caring for their communities in the aftermath of October 7 while also navigating their own trauma. In this 2-hour workshop at TAA, Sara will share the story of this collaborative work through selected images, artwork, and reflections from those training sessions and experiences, inviting us to consider how creativity supported healing in communities across Israel – and how it might help us build our own communal resilience. Participants will then be guided through a hands-on art experience—no art background needed! There will be time for questions, discussion, and community connection. Light refreshments provided.

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Tue, December 9 2025 19 Kislev 5786

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