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We are a secular Humanistic community serving those who identify with the Jewish people through family, culture and history, rather than through religion. Serving the Greater East Bay with holiday celebrations, opportunities to express your progressive social values, and education for children, adults and families. We are affiliated with the Cultural and Secular Jewish Organizations. Read more...

Oraynu celebrates Jewish heritage and culture in a secular humanistic way. Founded in 1969 as the Secular Jewish Association by a group of families, Oraynu is based on the cultural and philosophical ideals of the Jewish Enlightenment (Haskalah) that originated more than 200 years ago. It has since been active in the establishment and development of both the North American and Read more...

What if creative spiritual practice was a part of Jewish education? If the paintbrush, dance shoe, sense of humor, yoga mat, and drum kit were as integral a part of Jewish education as a tallit, siddur, and Hebrew letters? Open Temple’s Creative Torah Academy is a unique Jewish Journey for students to engage in Torah, Jewish Civilization, Thought and Traditions Read more...

I want a community to “do Jewish” with a contemporary, Los Angeles, 21st century vibe. Had a kid. Suddenly I care. I want to know more…Now what? I want to walk into a Jewish community with my PhD, JD, MD and not feel like a lost 5-year old around Jewish prayer, history and spirituality. I am a musician/techie/actor/writer/director/artist and want to integrate my creativity Read more...

A program for young people and their families to blossom Jewishly. The Ner Shalom Nitzanim program is a rich and exciting offering for young people, K-8, and their families. It is a pop-up Jewish village that offers an opportunity for our families to deepen in Jewish experience and learning through song, prayer, nature, art, story, mysticism, movement, text and discussion. Through Read more...

Congregation Ner Shalom is a warm and inclusive Jewish community. Drawing from our Reconstructionist roots and the soulfulness of Jewish Renewal, we embrace Judaism through ritual, social justice, music, learning and laughter. Wander this website and find what speaks to you. Ner Shalom is affiliated as a Reconstructionist synagogue. The Reconstructionist Movement, now called “Reconstructing Judaism”, was founded in 1955 Read more...

Matanot Lev | Gifts of the Heart offers meaningful experiences of Jewish spirituality for people of all backgrounds through Shabbat and Jewish holiday unservices, life cycle ritual facilitation (weddings, baby welcomings, funerals, memorials, blessingways and more), workshops and spiritual counseling. Our primary goal is to widen the doorway to spiritual Jewish engagement for those who have felt left out. Matanot Lev Read more...

Machar’s Sunday school integrates Jewish history, culture, values, and practice into a developmentally appropriate curriculum at each grade level, from our “Tots” class for preschool-aged children through the B Mitzvah year. We also provide post-mitzvah aged teens an opportunity to play a leadership role by having them assist in Jewish Cultural School classrooms and helping to organize community service activities on behalf Read more...

Machar is a welcoming and diverse community founded on Humanistic ideals and dedicated to enhancing Jewish cultural identity. Our congregation believes that Judaism encompasses far more than an ancient religion. It is a complete and vibrant culture with a rich history, an evolving ethical outlook, languages, music, literature, and folk traditions. We see the Jewish people as an international family Read more...

We welcome you, your friends and your family to become part of building a diverse community of Jews and friends across Atlanta. Our goal is to build deep relationships and empower a Jewish life that feels authentic to you. We prioritize the spiritual demands of your life, experimenting with tradition, and employing powerful Jewish practices that have transformed communities throughout Read more...