Programs

Rabbi Ruth officiating a wedding, July 2026

All Shoshanim programs are led by Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder and are open to everyone, whatever their background or affiliation.

B'nai mitzvah

Bar, bat, and brit mitzvah preparation and ceremonies, crafted to honor each student and reflect their family. Rabbi Ruth works with traditional, Israeli, interfaith, LGBTQ, and unaffiliated families, and welcomes siblings, cousins, or groups of friends for a shared celebration.

We also prepare older teens and adults for b'nai mitzvah. Students learn Jewish values, prayers, holidays, history, and Torah, in person in Metro Atlanta or online. Inquire about b'nai mitzvah

Weddings

Jewish wedding ceremonies that draw on tradition while reflecting each couple. Rabbi Ruth has extensive experience with interfaith couples, LGBTQ couples, and couples of diverse heritages, and is glad to co-officiate with other clergy. Ceremonies range from intimate backyard gatherings to destination weddings. Inquire about weddings

Other Jewish life cycle events

• Baby namings
• Funerals
• Other life cycle rituals, created with each family

Holiday services

Celebrations of and preparation for the full Jewish holiday cycle, welcoming to people of every level of Jewish knowledge: Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Pesach, and Shavuot, as well as Rosh Hodesh, the celebration of each new Jewish month.

Classes and workshops

• Spiritual art classes, including Jewish art and pottery workshops in the Atlanta area and Pinehurst, North Carolina
• Challah baking and Jewish food workshops
Learn about classes

Jewish educational travel

Group trips that combine travel with Jewish history, learning, and cultural immersion, such as a ten-day journey through Morocco. Future destinations include Ethiopia, with its rich Jewish heritage. Learn about travel