Shoshanim

Jewish religious services led by Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder

Our mission

Shoshanim is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit organization. Our mission is deepening personal meaning, belonging, and community through Jewish ritual, learning, and connection, regardless of Jewish connection and affiliation.

B'nai mitzvah

Preparation and ceremonies for children, teens, and adults, in person in Metro Atlanta or online.

Weddings

Meaningful ceremonies that draw on Jewish tradition and reflect each couple, including interfaith and LGBTQ couples.

Other Jewish life cycle events

• Baby namings
• Funerals

Learning, holidays, and travel

• Holiday services
• Spiritual art classes
• Challah baking and Jewish food workshops
• Religious history-based travel

Our leadership

Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder, PhD, is Shoshanim's CEO. She was ordained at Hebrew Union College, earned her doctorate at Yale University, and has been a Jewish educator for more than 30 years.