Nediv Lev: The Free Synagogue of Atlanta




In keeping with the meaning of its name, “of a willing heart,” Nediv Lev: The Free Synagogue of Atlanta will serve all self-identifying Jews in Atlanta who are seeking an Open, Progressive, and Thoughtful spiritual home. Together, we are the heirs, guardians, and re-creators of a profound and multi-faceted tradition, binding us to all Jews, calling us to stand in awe before Creation, and honoring our commonality with all humankind.



Nediv Lev’ s Mission

To become an accessible and nurturing place for Jews of all backgrounds to share our stories and the stories of our people.




Nediv Lev’s Values

Openness: Nediv Lev will
· Be supported by free-will donations, and not by dues.
· Be guided by an Advisory Committee.
· Make rabbinic, pastoral care available without fee to any unaffiliated member of the Jewish community.
· Make life cycle officiation available per honorarium to any unaffiliated member of the Jewish community.
· Be denominationally unaligned.

Progressiveness: Nediv Lev will be
· Egalitarian.
· Celebratory.
· Enlightened.
· Healing.
· Creative.
· Pluralistic.
· Community-minded, both Jewishly and generally.

Thoughtfulness: Nediv Lev will
· Focus on adult-level learning.
· Provide private Bar/t-Mitzvah tutorials combined with parent-driven, home-based schooling.
· Organize youth-focused retreats.
· Encourage and rely on lay participation.

To become a Friend of Nediv Lev, contact Rabbi Scott B. Saulson, PhD, NedivLev@bellsouth.net or 770.335.2311.


Kabbalat Shabbat, “Welcoming the Sabbath,” first Fridays, 6:30-8:30PM, including worship, catered meal, and Torah study. Email NedivLev@bellsouth.net for location.