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The spiritual and intellectual giants, who were the source of classical Jewish philosophy, mysticism, and jurisprudence, are the traditions of Sepharad.
Deeply committed to the Jewish legacy, they infused our heritage with the passion and the enlightenment of the Orient, thus becoming the primary interpreters of Judaism as we know it today.
Can that unique Sephardic amalgam of intellect, spirituality, and fellowship be recaptured thousands of miles away and hundreds of years later in the bustle of Twenty-first Century Atlanta?
An unassuming house turned sanctuary on LaVista Road brings proof that the Sephardic tradition is alive, vital, thriving.
Congregation Ner Hamizrach is welcoming to all Jews both those who embrace Sephardic tradition, regardless of national origin and all Jews of other traditions who seek to partake in worship and learning.
The Strength of New Hamizrach is in its commitment to offer regular opportunities for prayer, study, and fellowship in a warm, inviting, atmosphere led by a Rav whose scholarship is equaled only by his compassion and insight.
Ner Hamizrach conducts daily, Shabbat, and Holiday services, morning and evening, in the authentic Sephardic orthodox tradition.
Prayer is made even more inviting for newcomers and Jews of all backgrounds by the availability of texts in English. The spirited services are recited entirely aloud, enabling all worshippers to participate first hand in the prayers and to absorb the beautiful Sephardic melodies.
Among Ner Hamizrachs greatest strengths is its providing of regular, accessible opportunities to study the sacred texts, interpreted by a scholar of international regard.
From a pre-Shacharit shiur in Daf Yomi to an introductory class in Kabbalah, Ner Hamizrach affords a broad range of morning, afternoon, and evening study opportunities in homes and synagogue to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge in addition to an extensive Judaic library and regular Scholar-in-Residence programs.
Ner Hamizrach is proud to be a place of unpretentious warmth and welcome. No one is a stranger, but a fellow Jew, a friend. Its numerous social, cultural, and holiday activities are steeped in spirited Sephardic tradition, fellowship, and cuisine.
The congregation is equally distinguished by its sense of community service visiting the sick and homebound, engaging in charity, offering Chevra Kadisha and cemetery provisions, maintaining a mikva li-kelim.
Rabbi Shmuel Khoshkerman graduated from Yeshivat NerYisrael, where he excelled in his studies and attained the highest level of ordination. He has certification as a mohel, schochet, and sofer and has published the highly acclaimed Minchat Shmuel, focusing on the application of Halacha to contemporary issues.
Rabbi Khoshkerman has already attained renown as posek and misader gittin and serves in the official capacity of Rabbinical Advisor to the Atlanta Kashruth Commission.
The combination of profound Torah knowledge and mystically-rich Sephardic tradition make him an extraordinary resource for interpreting Halacha, teaching, inspiring, spiritual growth, and embracing his congregants with insight and compassion.
Be it to study a Daf Gemara or to discuss a most personal issue, Rabbi Khoshkerman is always available to listen, teach, and counsel.
Visiting our community? Please do not hesitate to call the shul and leave your contact information and when you will be coming in town and we will assist you to the best of our ability in finding accommodations over Shabbat.
Classes with Rav Khoshkerman may be given in Hebrew as well as English. Classes vary in advancement level. Home study groups and mentoring available. For more information, call 404-315-9020. Fax 404-315-8829
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