CBH isn’t like
most synagogues.
We’re not just a house of worship, we’re a house of friends.
Because of our size, we’re an intimate, inclusive community—a tapestry of individuals with unique stories bound by a thread of shared Jewish values.
At CBH, members feel a sense of belonging, whether LGBTQ+ or straight, coupled or single, young – or young-at-heart. Our services embrace Jewish traditions, infused with creativity and music from our CBH chorus and band. The same spirit fills our classrooms, where every student in our Community School is embraced for the unique way they learn.
We’d love for you to join us at a Friday night Shabbat or other program. Our doors are always open, even during High Holy Day services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. CBH welcomes visitors, guests and prospective members to services and many programs. Registration is required, and some events have fees. Check the CBH calendar often for what’s coming up. And when you’re ready, we hope you’ll consider membership—we build CBH together.
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CBH’s intimate sanctuary on LaVista Road may be modest in size, but it holds big ideas, powerful worship, great music and a vibrant community. It’s an open canvas that we reconfigure to bring us together for prayer, contemplation, singing, performance and celebration.
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Yes—with a CBH twist. Our Shabbat services are designed to be meaningful, memorable and participatory, led by our spiritual leaders and members. We celebrate all the major Jewish holidays, along with many of the minor ones. Throughout the week, members also gather for Torah, chant and daily minyan. Every weekday morning via Zoom, Mindful Moments is member-led, and every evening there’s a 15-Minute Minyan (also member-led).
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Rebekka Goldsmith heads CBH’s spiritual, musical and communal life as Spiritual Leader and Director of Music; she has also helped make CBH a center for Jewish music in Atlanta. Rabbi Joshua Lesser, our Rabbi Emeritus, leads a number of programs and services, as he continues to be a national voice on congregational innovation, social justice and the future of Jewish life. Rabbi Malka Packer leads our Community School and brings deep experience as a CBH member and Atlanta Jewish leader. Together, they help us build a vibrant Jewish life.
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Start with BetMail, our weekly newsletter, for upcoming events and ways to participate. Members can also join our lively listserve, where conversations, ideas and opportunities flow every day. You can also check the CBH website and follow us on Social Media!
Not Just a Congregation. A Community.
CBH was built by people who wanted more than a place to attend services.
They wanted a place to belong.
Here, we sing together. We wrestle with Torah.
We show up for one another and for the world around us.
This is our House of Friends — and there’s always room for you here.