Temple Ahavat Achim

Rav 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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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.

TuesdayTue, 22 JulJuly, 2025

TAA Teen Movie Night - Wicked

Tuesday, Jul 22nd 6:15p to 9:45pJoin your TAA friends for gelato and a screening of Wicked at Shalin Liu, Rockport. Free for ages 12-18. Registration required.

WednesdayWed, 23 JulJuly, 2025

Backyard Mishnah

Wednesday, Jul 23rd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin Rav Naomi for some informal summer learning. Whether you’re an advanced scholar or have never seen a mishnah before in your life, all teens and adults are welcome at these innovative, lively sessions, which will put traditional text into conversation with the here and now. Each session will be hosted by a different TAA member; locations shared upon registration. Come to all, or pick and choose according to your schedule. There will be ice cream!

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.

WednesdayWed, 30 JulJuly, 2025

Backyard Mishnah

Wednesday, Jul 30th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin Rav Naomi for some informal summer learning. Whether you’re an advanced scholar or have never seen a mishnah before in your life, all teens and adults are welcome at these innovative, lively sessions, which will put traditional text into conversation with the here and now. Each session will be hosted by a different TAA member; locations shared upon registration. Come to all, or pick and choose according to your schedule. There will be ice cream!

FridayFri, 8 AugAugust, 2025

Shabbat on the Beach

Friday, Aug 8th 5:30p to 8:30pShabbat on the Beach is TAA and Gloucester at our best! We will gather together for our annual Shabbat service. Bring your own chairs and drinks. We will provide pizza, challah, dessert, music, prayers, and community. Click for more details.

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.

TuesdayTue, 22 JulJuly, 2025

TAA Teen Movie Night - Wicked

Tuesday, Jul 22nd 6:15p to 9:45pJoin your TAA friends for gelato and a screening of Wicked at Shalin Liu, Rockport. Free for ages 12-18. Registration required.

WednesdayWed, 23 JulJuly, 2025

Backyard Mishnah

Wednesday, Jul 23rd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin Rav Naomi for some informal summer learning. Whether you’re an advanced scholar or have never seen a mishnah before in your life, all teens and adults are welcome at these innovative, lively sessions, which will put traditional text into conversation with the here and now. Each session will be hosted by a different TAA member; locations shared upon registration. Come to all, or pick and choose according to your schedule. There will be ice cream!

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.

WednesdayWed, 30 JulJuly, 2025

Backyard Mishnah

Wednesday, Jul 30th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin Rav Naomi for some informal summer learning. Whether you’re an advanced scholar or have never seen a mishnah before in your life, all teens and adults are welcome at these innovative, lively sessions, which will put traditional text into conversation with the here and now. Each session will be hosted by a different TAA member; locations shared upon registration. Come to all, or pick and choose according to your schedule. There will be ice cream!

TuesdayTue, 22 JulJuly, 2025

TAA Teen Movie Night - Wicked

Tuesday, Jul 22nd 6:15p to 9:45pJoin your TAA friends for gelato and a screening of Wicked at Shalin Liu, Rockport. Free for ages 12-18. Registration required.

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.

WednesdayWed, 23 JulJuly, 2025

Backyard Mishnah

Wednesday, Jul 23rd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin Rav Naomi for some informal summer learning. Whether you’re an advanced scholar or have never seen a mishnah before in your life, all teens and adults are welcome at these innovative, lively sessions, which will put traditional text into conversation with the here and now. Each session will be hosted by a different TAA member; locations shared upon registration. Come to all, or pick and choose according to your schedule. There will be ice cream!

ThursdayThu, 24 JulJuly, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jul 24th 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.

WednesdayWed, 30 JulJuly, 2025

Backyard Mishnah

Wednesday, Jul 30th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin Rav Naomi for some informal summer learning. Whether you’re an advanced scholar or have never seen a mishnah before in your life, all teens and adults are welcome at these innovative, lively sessions, which will put traditional text into conversation with the here and now. Each session will be hosted by a different TAA member; locations shared upon registration. Come to all, or pick and choose according to your schedule. There will be ice cream!

ThursdayThu, 31 JulJuly, 2025

Torah Study with Rav Naomi

Thursday, Jul 31st 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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