welcome to shearith!
Shearith Israel is an egalitarian, Conservative synagogue located in Intown Atlanta. Our congregation is devoted to spiritual and religious enrichment. We are especially passionate about Jewish education and community building!
At Shearith Israel, we are ritually traditional and courageously progressive. For more than 100 years, we have served the Atlanta area by providing an energetic environment for pursuing Jewish spirituality, learning, and friendship. Above all else, we strive to be a warm, welcoming community. Our congregation embraces its members and friends, and we would love you to join us for Shabbat or an upcoming event. Shalom!
We are proudly supported by our community. To make a donation in honor or memory of a friend or loved one, click here.
High holidays 5786
"A SONG OF ASCENTS. WHEN THE LORD RESTORED OUR EXILES TO ZION, WE WERE LIKE DREAMERS" - PSALM 126:1
Shanah tovah! We look forward to celebrating the High Holidays and welcoming 5786 with you! Rosh Hashanah begins Monday evening, September 22nd and continues through Wednesday evening, September 24th. Yom Kippur begins Wednesday evening, October 1st and continues through Thursday, October 2nd. Click the button below to visit our High Holidays homepage to view info on services, guest tickets, childcare, Yizkor Book, and more.
rabbi deborah sacks mintz in concert: thursday, september 4th, 7:30 pm
We are pleased to host Hadar Atlanta's Rising Song Elul Gathering, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz in concert at Shearith Israel. Join R' Mintz and guest musicians for a heart-opening, participatory gathering of rich harmony, deep groove, and prayerful communal singing rooted in traditional texts, contemporary melodies, and the meditative power of the nigun. Tickets are $18 - $54. Learn more and register via the button below.
pre-high holiday learning series: wednesdays, september 3, 10 & 17, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Kaiman for a series of Wednesday evening classes in advance of the High Holidays. The sessions will touch on the themes and music of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The titles of the sessions are: Dreams in the Dark: Holding Complexity in a Time of Crisis (9/3); When God Restores Our Fortunes: Dreaming Toward the New Year (9/10); and Hayom Harat Olam: Entering the Awe of the Day (9/17.)
young family fridays: friday, september 19, 5:30 pm
Join us in the CSI lobby on Friday, September 19th from 5:30 - 6:15 pm for our monthly Young Family Fridays gathering featuring a child and family-oriented, song-filled, participatory early Friday evening Shabbat prayer experience led by Ori Salzberg. The special get-together will include songs, community, and food (pizza bagels, fruit and veggies, challah, and grape juice!) Let us know you're coming via the button below.
machaneh shai 2025- 2026 enrollment: now open!
Machaneh Shai is our religious school, serving kids from 3-years old through 7th grade. Our approach blends tradition, creativity, and community to create a joyful and meaningful Jewish learning experience for the whiole family. At Machaneh Shai, learning is rooted in curiosity and connection. Our students explore Jewish life through a mix of study (Torah, holidays, values, history, and Hebrew), chuggim (electives like art, music, cooking, and more), Tefillah (prayer), experiential education, and community partnerships.
our community in pictures
services + livestreaming
Shearith Israel is now livestreaming Shabbat morning services on our website as well as our YouTube and Facebook pages.
All services are open to the community for in-person attendance. Our Daily Minyan, held morning and evening throughout the week (Sunday - Friday morning), will continue to be held on Zoom as well. For the livestream links, service schedule, and Daily Minyan Zoom link, click the button below.
Sat, August 30 2025
6 Elul 5785
capital campaign
Our community is bursting at the seams! It’s time to shape our synagogue’s future together.
president's corner
Read the latest update from our President, Jeff Kirsh, on the work of our staff, current projects, and community programming.
in this moment
We are committed to caring for each other, advocating for the Jewish people and Israel, and recognizing the challenge of this moment of crisis and tragedy. Learn how we are responding to the situation in Israel.
ALT SERVICE
Join us for our weekly ALT Service (for all-ages) with CSI Spiritual Music Innovator Ori Salzberg on Shabbat mornings at 10:30 am!
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