Welcome to The Temple

Founded as the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation in 1867, our community is more commonly known simply as The Temple. For almost a century and a half, we have been one of American Judaism’s most famous religious institutions.

Centrally located in the heart of Atlanta, we are a dynamic and multi-generational congregation where each person can experiment and grow. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, each with experiences to share and questions to ask. At The Temple, children, teens, and adults are offered the opportunity to learn together, to develop spiritually, and to make the world a better place.

Learning

Our educational programs are first-class, with an early learning center onsite, one of the finest religious schools in Atlanta, and a robust adult education program. Our goal is to provide for a lifetime of Jewish learning. We also host a sizable library and media center, wherein our members may check out materials at no charge.

Prayer & Worship

With six active clergy members, we offer a dynamic blend of worship opportunities that span from the small and intimate to grand classical services incorporating music from our historic pipe organ. Our main sanctuary, constructed in 1931, is on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a truly awe-inspiring space in which to practice Jewish ritual life.

Social Justice

Social justice remains a central aspect of life at The Temple, as it has been for many decades. The civil rights advocacy of our senior rabbi during the 1950s and 1960s led to the infamous bombing of our building in 1958. Undeterred, we have continued to work towards a more just society with initiatives such as the Zaban Couples Center, partnering with Toomer Elementary School, and advocacy and education on the issue of human trafficking.

As a Reform congregation, we are rooted in tradition and also blessed with a focus on the future needs of the Jewish people. We are eager to bring you into a stronger connection with Judaism and show you why Newsweek magazine has named us one of the 25 most vibrant congregations in America.

Now, as always, The Temple is your temple.

 

1589 Peachtree Street NE | Atlanta, GA 30309 | t 404-873-1731 | A Reform Synagogue | Affiliated with The Union for Reform Judaism