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Name: All-Night Learning 🔀
Start: 2025-06-01T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-02T06:30:00-04:00
Location: Ahavath Achim Synagogue

June 1, 2025-7:00 PM-June 2, 2025-6:30 AM

A man with gray hair and beard wearing a dark blazer smiles gently.

Together we'll honor the tradition of this sacred night through deep engagement with Jewish texts, ideas, and community. Guided by the wisdom of our distinguished guest, Rodger Kamenetz, we'll explore the spiritual richness of Shavuot—the festival that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai—through thoughtful discussion, reflection, and celebration.

Join us in person or via Zoom (locations and links in the schedule below).

Details

Start: June 1, 2025-7:00 PM
End: June 2, 2025-6:30 AM
Event Categories: Holidays, Learning

Venue

Ahavath Achim Synagogue
600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW
Atlanta, GA 30327 + Google Map

Time	Paradies Hall	Garden	Ellman Chapel Zoom Link This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in Ellman Chapel	Cavalier Room Zoom Link This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in Cavalier Room	Koplin-Borochoff Library Zoom Link This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in Koplin-Borochoff Library	Basement	Cohn Room
7:00 p.m.	Plenary Session Screening, Dialogue, and Live Performance Featuring “Music in Common” and Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe Join us in kicking off our Tikkun Leil Shavuot program for a powerful opening program by Music in Common! The program will feature a documentary screening, dialogue, and musical performance focused on Music in Common’s Israel-Palestine and interfaith work in the U.S. and Middle East. (7–9:00 p.m.)						Child Play and Sleep Space
9:00 p.m.			Ma’ariv Service	Iliane (Lili) Kshensky Baxter Holocaust/Nonviolence Training/Education Nonviolence is a love-centered way of thinking, speaking, acting and engaging that leads to personal, cultural and societal transformation. It’s both a way of life and a method for social change. This session will serve as a short introduction to this timely subject with emphasis on the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. Study Sheet (9–9:50 p.m.)
9:30 p.m.			Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe When You Study Talmud, is it a Song? Deep in the pages of Talmud, we find an ancient adage: “”When you study Talmud, is it a song?”” Are the pages like lyrics that we do not quite understand? Do the words move us, or invite us to join in? Together, we will read sugyot (passages) that explore these questions to deepen our relationship to this foundational work of story-telling, legal debate, and perhaps, of song. (9:30–10:00 a.m.)		Rebekka Goldsmith and Gayanne Geurin (In-Person Only) The Secret of Many Voices—B’sod Kolot Congregation Bet Haverim’s current and former Music Directors Rebekka Goldsmith and Gayanne Geurin are teaming up to facilitate an exploratory music session as a way in to unravel some of the mystery of receiving and revelation that are Shavuot’s core mystical elements.Rebekka and Gayanne will work with a structure called, “Circle Singing” to guide participants to create a singing and sound experience that reveals itself moment to moment. You are welcome to sing with us or lay down and listen. All Voices Welcome. No prior experience necessary. (9:30–11:00 a.m.)
10:00 p.m.	Chevruta (Partner)/Self-Paced Study Space Check out independent, partner, and group study materials along with coffee and snacks in Paradies Hall.			Rabbi Chaim Listfield God’s Rain and God’s Reign Deuteronomy 32 is written in symbolic poetry and it needs interpretation. As an example, at the start of the chapter we read: “”May my discourse come down as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, Like showers on young growth, Like droplets on the grass.”” Rabbi Listfield will explain what the rain means in that verse, and he’ll explain other metaphors in that poetic chapter of Scripture. His goal is to show us how it all fits with the reign of the Almighty. If you like Biblical poetry you might want to come learn why God is compared to an eagle and how we Jews are being protected in our cozy little nest. (10–10:50 p.m.)
10:30 p.m.			Lyra Hudson Sight Singing In an hour, learn how to look at a line of music and sing it through without accompaniment! (10:45–11:45 p.m.) Audrey Galex Turtle Rocks What Jewish values are embedded in a children’s book about turtles trying to get to a lake to sun themselves on a log? Join author Audrey Galex, whose book Turtle Rocks also invites you to explore your life’s journey. Study Sheet (11–11:50 p.m.)
11:00 p.m.				Rabbi Neil Sandler Kol Ha’olam Kulo: Teachings from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov Kol HaOlam Kulo Gesher Tzar Me’od—You’ve probably sung the song. Now, come learn about this statement that Rabbi Nachman coined many years ago. What does it say about Reb Nachman’s God and his worldview? Most importantly, as we celebrate this Torah – centered holiday of Shavuot, does this statement provide us with direction? Come discuss and learn. Study Sheet (11–11:50 p.m.)
12:00 a.m.		Midnight Kiddush Levana Music with Bonnie and Michael Levine At midnight, we will come together in the garden courtyard to participate in a brief musical Kiddush Levana service. “Kiddush Levana” means “sanctifying the moon” and is a traditional ritual including blessings, greetings, and movement, performed monthly during the week following Rosh Chodesh (the new moon/new month in the Jewish calendar). Bonnie and Michael Levine will lead this musical experience, accompanied by Randy Crohn on percussion, followed by casual singing and dancing in the moonlight. Song Sheet (12–1:00 a.m.)
12:30 a.m.	Cheesecake Eating cheesecake is a highlight of Shavuot tradition—we’ll bring it out into Paradies after we celebrate the moon. (12:30–1:00 a.m.)
1:00 a.m.	Chevruta (Partner)/Self-Paced Study Space Check out independent, partner, and group study materials along with coffee and snacks in Paradies Hall.		Scott Glazer Abraham Idelsohn’s Musicological Research into Ashkenazic Music” An Exploration including Musical Examples Abraham Zvi Idelsohn (1882–1938) remains a premier musicologist of Jewish music and liturgical practice. We’ll take a look at Idelsohn’s history, early influences, his work and the importance of it in Jewish musicology. (1–1:50 a.m.)	Dave Schechter What Makes the News Jewish? What role does Jewish news media play relative to secular? What happens when the news about Jews is not good? What responsibility does Jewish news media have to the communities they cover? (1–1:50 a.m.)		Sleep Space
2:00 a.m.			Jordan Forman Name that Tune: Nusach and Trope Why does Torah reading sound the way it does? What about Haftorah? and of cource, our various services throught the year. Come learn the meaning of trope and nusach, the reasoning behind the various modes and who who knows, maybe we’ll even sing a little bit. (2–2:50 a.m.)	Michael Miller Song of the Ark During the Torah service, as we take out, and then return, the Sefer Torah, we read two verses from Numbers, referred to by some as the Song of the Ark. Our sages also argue that these two verses make up their own book of the Torah. We will learn about and discuss all of this with a musical interlude of the singing of the Song of the Ark (on YouTube, not to worry, no singing required of participants). Study Sheet (2–2:50 a.m.)
3:00 a.m.			Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal Traditional Shabbat Song with Serious Mystical Underpinnings A staple of the regular Shabbat Morning prayer service, El Adon presents an incredible Mystical image of God which most people aren’t contemplating as they singing this by rote. Join Rabbi Rosenthal for a deep dive into the spiritually rich description and illusions that this prayer evokes and how it is tied to many other sacred texts from our tradition. (3–3:50 a.m.)
4:00 a.m.			Rabbi Mike Rothbaum Sinai on Broadway: Sondheim and More Explore the connections between the themes of Jewish tradition and the works of Stephen Sondheim and other Broadway greats. Rabbi Rothbaum will lead an engaging session that brings together the magic of Broadway with the depth of Jewish spirituality and storytelling. (4–4:50 a.m.)
5:00 a.m.
5:30 a.m.		Sunrise Shacharit Service Zoom Sing Hallel (with the birds as the sun rises and the birds sing). (5:30–9:00 a.m.) Zoom Link label
6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.		Morning Stretching, Yoga, and Mindfulness (In-Person Only) Join CBH’s Rebecca Leary Safon for 30 minutes of stretching, yoga, and mindfulness. (8:10–8:40 a.m.) Mindful Moments Following our yoga session, we will all join together as part of CBH’s daily virtual minyan for 30 minutes of mindfulness, chant, and prayer. (8:45–9:15 a.m.) Zoom Link label
8:30 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m.	Linda Lippitt The Story of Zipporah Over breakfast, join Dr. Linda Lippitt in a fascinating exploration into the life of Moshe’s wife Zipporah. (9–9:50 a.m.)
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.

Time	Sanctuary Zoom Link *This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in the Sanctuary*	Cavalier Room Zoom Link *This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in Cavalier*	Ellman Chapel Zoom Link *This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in Ellman*	Srochi Auditorium Zoom Link *This is the Zoom link for all sessions held in Srochi*
Sunday, June 1–Monday, June 2
11:15 a.m.				Prayer Workshop Rodger Kamenetz will join us after the Birthday and Anniversary Breakfast for a short teaching on prayer, where we'll deepen your connection to Jewish liturgy and spiritual practice.
7:00 p.m.	Plenary Session: The Torah of Dreams *Rodger Kamenetz* We'll kick off all-night learning with a plenary session that explores how dreams connect us to divine revelation through ancient texts from Genesis, the Talmud, and the Zohar. Just as Shavuot commemorates our collective revelation at Sinai, we'll explore how dreams offer personal moments of sacred encounter.
8:30 p.m.	Ma'ariv Service, Candle Lighting, and Welcome *Meshorerim*
9:00 p.m.		The Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience *Steve Grossman* Deep within the Talmud, we encounter a striking question: "When you study Talmud, is it a song?" Are its pages like lyrics we don't fully grasp—mysterious, yet deeply moving? Do the words stir something in us, inviting us to listen, to question, to join the chorus? In this session, we'll explore sugyot (passages) that reflect on the Talmud's poetic, legal, and narrative dimensions, and consider how this ancient text might also be a kind of song—one that deepens our connection to Jewish learning and tradition.	Images of Sinai: Then and Now *Rabbi Neil Sandler* Exodus 19 is filled with vivid sensory imagery that sets the stage for the Israelites' transformative encounter with Torah in chapter 20 at Mount Sinai. But was that moment truly one-of-a-kind? In this session, we'll explore the powerful images of chapter 19 and ask how they might still resonate—offering insight into what it means to receive Torah in our own time.	Burning Bushes, Burning Bridges—Board Q&A *Mark Stern and Adam Hirsch*
10:00 p.m.		The Torah of Your Dreams *Rodger Kamenetz* Discover practical, spiritually grounded techniques for uncovering sacred meaning in your dreams. Guided by Rodger's 25 years of experience as a Natural Dreamwork practitioner, this intimate session invites you to explore the wisdom within your own dream life. Bring a dream to share and join a meaningful journey into the soul's nighttime revelations.	Legacy Letters: Ethical Path to Hereafter *Rava Shulamit Cenker* As we confront end-of-life issues and the ethical dilemmas they raise, the urgency to pass on living legacies—wisdom and values for future generations—comes sharply into focus. Time may be short, but the need is profound. In this session, we will explore the importance of living wills and the ethical dimensions of guiding the transition from end of life to the afterlife.	Exploring Social Action and Justice *Alan Wexler* Our Torah and sacred teachings consistently call on us—and the entire world—to care for and uplift those in need. At AA, we strive to live out this mission through a wide range of social action initiatives. From Backpack Buddies and the Blood Drive to refugee support, LGBTQ+ advocacy, Habitat for Humanity, and food justice programs like Operation Isaiah, our community is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact. In this session, we'll reflect on these efforts and explore new opportunities to pursue social justice and fulfill our responsibility to help repair the world.
11:00 p.m.		Hadar Community Group Info *Bonnie Levine* Participate in an informative session about Hadar, the Community Groups initiative, and learn how you can get involved in our new Atlanta Community Group. True to Hadar's style, this session will include meaningful study paired with uplifting nigunim.	Ferguson/Fargesn: Racism, Jewishness, and White Supremacy *Rabbi Mike Rothbaum* In 1902, in a cramped room on the Lower East Side, countless Jews gave testimony before a local "Indignation Committee," recounting abuses by New York City police. Today, Black Americans continue to face systemic oppression within the U.S. criminal justice system. How do these experiences compare? Where do they diverge? And what do they reveal about the unique responsibilities of white Jews in the ongoing struggle for racial justice?	Souper Sinai: Eating Our Prayers, Torah, and Culture *Brooke and Ariela Rosenthal* What do mountains of grilled cheese and tomato soup have to do with Shavuot? Join Brooke and Ariela Rosenthal ion preparing these comforting foods while exploring Torah insights and the special significance of dairy during the holiday. Srochi Kitchen
12:00 a.m.		What Kind of Jew Are You? Pesach or Shavuot? *Judy Marx* Jewish history calls to us through two enduring commandments: Remember and Do. The voice of remembrance urges us to recall who we are and where we've been—our slavery in Egypt, the sanctity of Shabbat, the wonder of Creation. The voice of action commands us to live out our values—Honor, Guard, and the bold declaration Na'aseh V'Nishma ("We will do and we will understand"). In this session, we'll explore texts that illuminate these twin pillars and uncover what lies at the heart of our Jewish identity.	Game Theory in Garden of Eden *Michael Miller* In this session, we'll begin with a brief, accessible introduction to game theory, then explore how its concepts can shed new light on stories from the Tanach— including Adam and Eve, Esther, King Solomon, the Akedah, and more. No background in game theory is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to see familiar texts in a new way.	Shavuot: What Gives? *Paul Feldman* Shavuot is the holiday that celebrates revelation. What was revealed?
1:00 a.m.		Be Present, But Don't Fool Me *Rabbi Chaim Listfield* The Torah recounts the troubling story of an unnamed man who cursed God—and was put to death by stoning. Oy. In this session, we will explore the deeper context behind this mysterious figure: Who was he, what led him to such a grave act, and what might his story reveal about justice, identity, and the power of words in our tradition?	Awakening and Receiving: What October 7 Teaches us about Torah and Jewish Identity *Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal* We'll explore Bret Stephens' essay "The Year American Jews Woke Up" through the lens of Shavuot—a time of receiving Torah and renewing our covenant. As we stay awake in study, we'll confront urgent questions: What does it mean to be "awakened" as American Jews today? How do we balance belonging with distinctiveness? And how can tradition guide us amid rising antisemitism? Stephens writes, "To have been born a Jew is the single most fortunate thing that ever happened to me." This Shavuot, we'll reflect on Jewish identity as both a priceless inheritance and a living responsibility.
2:00 a.m.		Bricks to Books: Rebuilding Without Stone *Rabbi Eric Feld* What do you do when the very center of your world lies in ruins? Our sages answered with radical creativity, reshaping Judaism from a Temple-centered religion into a faith rooted in study, prayer, and resilience. Together, we'll explore how the early rabbis' bold vision for a more adaptable, portable Judaism transformed the future—and consider what their legacy can teach us about building our own path forward.	Beyond the Veil: Jewish Wisdom on Life After Death *Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal* What happens when we die? Where do we go? Do we meet again? These timeless questions have fascinated humanity, and Jewish tradition offers profound and varied perspectives on the mystery of death and the soul. Join us for an enlightening exploration of ancient Talmudic debates on resurrection and the World-to-Come, mystical teachings on the soul's journey, concepts of judgment, Gehinom, and eternal bliss, as well as evolving views on reincarnation. Drawing from the Talmud, Midrash, Zohar, and Maimonides, we'll uncover how our sages wrestled with these questions and what their insights reveal about living a meaningful life today.
3:00 a.m.		Who Is Responsible Fot Mitigating Antisemitism and How Is It Accomplished? *Ken Feinberg* This discussion will begin with a brief overview of recent trends in antisemitism, followed by an exploration of strategies for response and prevention. We also hope to create space for participants to share personal experiences and offer thoughts on how we, as a community, can confront and address antisemitism together.	Breaking the Chains: The Transformative Power of Forgiveness *Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal* Join us for a powerful exploration of forgiveness as both a spiritual practice and a path to personal healing. Through the story of Joseph and his brothers, Talmudic wisdom, and insights from thinkers like Hannah Arendt and Desmond Tutu, we'll uncover how forgiveness can transform broken relationships, liberate us from past pain, and bring healing to individuals and communities alike. This session will offer practical and spiritual tools rooted in Jewish tradition to help us understand repentance, embrace second chances, and apply ancient wisdom to modern challenges.
4:30 a.m.		Unexpected Allies: Great Non-Jews of the Bible *Gary Alembik* Join us for an illuminating late-night discussion exploring the vital roles of non-Jewish figures in the Bible. From Ruth's bravery to Cyrus's visionary leadership, we'll uncover how outsiders to the covenant became unexpected agents of divine purpose, moral courage, and justice. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the power of story and the surprising individuals who shape it.	Is that REALLY Jewish?! Late Night Mysteries of the Talmud *Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal* Curious if Judaism really believes in angels with four faces or what the Talmud says about hell, demons, and the supernatural? This isn't your typical Torah study. Join us for a deep dive into some of the strangest and most fascinating passages in Jewish texts—from Ezekiel's wild angelic visions to surprising Talmudic teachings on Gehinom and the afterlife. You'll encounter ancient instructions for seeing demons (yes, involving a black cat placenta) and explore how Talmudic wisdom can offer a path to personal healing in a session titled "Exercising Your Demons." Perfect for the traditional Shavuot night of learning, this program combines serious scholarship with the wonderfully weird side of Jewish tradition. Whether you're a seasoned learner or just curious about Judaism's hidden mysteries, prepare to ask yourself: "Is that really Jewish?!"
5:30 a.m.	Hashkama (Early Morning) Minyan Service Our night of learning culminates in a serene outdoor Hashkama (Early Morning) Minyan Service, followed by a festive holiday breakfast. Bluma and Morris J. Moldow L'Dor V'Dor Garden
Tuesday, June 3
9:30 a.m.	Shavuot and Yizkor Memorial Service Our Shavuot morning service, which will include the Yizkor memorial around 11:45 a.m.—a solemn moment to honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. The service will be followed by a Kiddush lunch. Zoom Link
10:30 a.m.		Book of Ruth Text Study *Dr. Richard Elliott Friedman* Celebrate the conclusion of Shavuot with a meaningful morning that honors both learning and memory. Our distinguished Scholar in Residence, Dr. Richard Elliott Friedman, will lead an engaging discussion on the Book of Ruth, delving into this cherished text traditionally studied on Shavuot for centuries. Dr. Friedman will illuminate Ruth's timeless themes of loyalty, faith, and belonging—resonant reflections for this harvest festival that marks our receiving of the Torah. Zoom Link

Kol Nidre—Friday, October 11
5–5:30 p.m.	Family Kol Nidre Service (up to 10 years old)	In-Person: Tent
5:30 p.m.	Vegan Kapparot	In-Person: Breezeway
6–6:15 p.m.	Mincha	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Zoom Join YouTube
6:15–7:00 p.m.	Kol Nidre Service Candle Lighting: 6:49 p.m.
7–9:00 p.m.	Ma’ariv Service
Yom Kippur—Saturday, October 12
7:45–10:00 a.m.	Childcare (6 months–6th grade)	Check-In at Ahava
8:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.	Sanctuary and Yizkor Services The Yizkor service will begin around 1:00 p.m.	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Zoom Join YouTube
10:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.	Child/Teen Programming (6 months–12th grade)	Check-In at Ahava Registration from 10–10:15 a.m.
10:15–10:50 a.m. 10:15–10:50 a.m. 10:15–10:50 a.m. 10:55–11:30 a.m. 10:55–11:30 a.m. 10:55–11:30 a.m.	Family Services: Pre-K–2nd Grade: Family Service 3rd–7th Grade: Audience Performance 8th–12th Grade: Speaker and Drum Circle Pre-K–2nd Grade: Audience Performance 3rd–7th Grade: Family Service 8th–12th Grade: Speaker and Drum Circle	In-Person: Tent In-Person: Paradies Hall In-Person: Library In-Person: Paradies Hall In-Person: Tent In-Person: Library
10–11:00 a.m.	Torah Study (Led by Dr. Douglas Ander)	In-Person: Ellman Chapel Virtual: Zoom Join Zoom
2–3:00 p.m.	Beit Midrash Study Hall: (Re)Engaging Differing Faith and Ethnic Communities After 10/7 Join Anat Sultan-Dadon (the Consul General of Israel to the Southeast), Victoria Raggs (Executive Director, AJOCC Atlanta Jews of Color Council), and Samuel Halpern (Senior Associate, Advocacy and Programming, AJC Atlanta/Southeast American Jewish Committee) for an important conversation moderated by Judy Marx (Operations Manager, Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta and Consultant to Interfaith Organizations), exploring the challenges that Jewish communities have had engaging with the non-Jewish world since October 7, how we might reengage and the new opportunities that have emerged.	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom Join Zoom
3–6:00 p.m.	Yom Kippur Chant and Drum Circle Join us for our annual tradition of spending the last few hours before the afternoon service of Yom Kippur together singing, chanting, drumming, and meditating to original and familiar High Holiday melodies. Come and go; bring your hand drum if you’d like to play along; feel free to bring a yoga mat, cushion, or blanket to experience this special time. Led by Rabbi Michael Rothbaum, Bonnie and Michael Levine, and friends.	In-Person: Paradies Hall
5:15 p.m.	Mincha Reading of the Book of Jonah	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom Join Zoom
6:15 p.m.	Neilah Service
7:32 p.m.	Ma’ariv/Havdallah/Final Shofar Blast Service
7:45 p.m.	Break Fast	Gold Doors and Breezeway
*Visit our events calendar for the Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah schedules!*

Selichot—Saturday, September 9
7:15 p.m	Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah Service	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom Join Zoom
8:30–10 p.m.	Selichot with Shearith Israel	In-Person: Shearith Israel Register
Sunday, September 10
10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park	High Holiday Cemetery Memorial Services	In-Person: Greenwood Cemetery and Arlington Memorial Park
2–4:00 p.m.	Reverse Tashlich	In-Person: Peachtree Creek Greenway Register by 9/7
Erev Rosh Hashanah—Friday, September 15
7:15–8:45 a.m.	Morning Minyan	Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
6:00 p.m.	Mincha/Ma’ariv Service	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YouTube
7:26 p.m.	Candle Lighting
Rosh Hashanah Day 1—Saturday, September 16
8–9:30 a.m.	Coffee and Breakfast Oneg	In-Person: Breezeway
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Rosh Hashanah Morning Service	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YouTube
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Family Service	In-Person: Outdoor Tent
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Torah Study Led by Michael Miller “Finding our Personal Prayer in the High Holiday Liturgy”: Prayer is a central element of the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah, and then especially during the Yamim Noraim. We are all familiar with the prayers in our liturgy, but what about personal prayers, prayers for which we do not have a template or formula? The Torah and Haftarah readings for today provide three different models of personal prayer which we will examine, discuss, and contrast. Source Sheet	In-Person: Ellman Chapel Virtual: Zoom Join Via Zoom
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.	Apple Tasting We will hold an Apple Tasting where there will be multiple tables, each labeled with two varieties of apples. Adults and children can vote for their favorites in each category!	In-Person: Lobby
10:30 a.m.–End of RH Service	Children’s Programming	In-Person: Check-In at Cavalier Room
12:30–1:15 p.m.	Oneg and Light Kiddush	In-Person: Srochi Auditorium
1:15–1:45 p.m.	Mincha Service	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YoutTube
7:45–8:15 p.m.	Ma’ariv Service	Virtual: Zoom Join Via Zoom
8:08 p.m.	Candle Lighting
Rosh Hashanah Day 2—Sunday, September 17
8–9:30 a.m.	Coffee and Breakfast Oneg	In-Person: Breezeway
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Rosh Hashanah Morning Service	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YoutTube
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Torah Study Led by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal “Crowning God: An Exploration into Divine Coronation:” An important theme of the High Holidays is the crowning of God as sovereign, where God takes a seat on the divine throne. Join Rabbi Rosenthal on the second day of Rosh Hashanah as we will explore one of the reoccurring prayers of this High holiday season – L’El Orekh Din Source Sheet	Hybrid: Paradies Hall and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
10:15 a.m.–End of RH Service	Children’s Programming	In-Person: Check-In at Cavalier Room
12:30 p.m.	Tashlich	In-Person: Meet at the Outdoor Tent where we will walk to the corner of Peachtree Battle Ave NW and Woodward Way
7:30 p.m.	Mincha Ma’ariv Service	Virtual: Zoom Join Zoom
8:07 p.m.	Havdallah
Kol Nidre—Sunday, September 24
5–5:30 pm	Family Kol Nidre Service	In-Person: Breezeway Virtual: Zoom Join Via Zoom
5:30 p.m.	Vegan Kapparot Yom Kippur challenges us to cleanse our souls from missteps over the past year. Our tradition seeks to imbue the ethereal nature of our good and evil, right a wrong into an object that can be consumed, cast out, or flung away. Kapparot seeks to take that which is weighing us down and swing it over our heads, casting it far away from us. We have reclaimed this medieval ritual for our modern spiritual life, replacing the killing of a chicken with the righteous act of tzedakah. Join Rabbi Rosenthal in the garden as we recite our prayers, imbue a bag of money with our regrets for the past year, and swing it over our heads, thereby turning our shortcomings into acts of loving kindness to help others. The Joseph family chicken will be on site… for petting only.	In-Person: Garden
6:10 p.m.	Mincha Service	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YouTube
6:30 p.m.	Kol Nidre Service
7:00 p.m.	Ma’ariv Service
7:13 p.m.	Candle Lighting
Yom Kippur—Monday, September 25
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Yom Kippur Morning Service Yizkor Service begins around 12:30 p.m.	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YouTube
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Yom Kippur Family Service	In-Person: Outdoor Tent
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Torah Study Led by Judy Marx “G’mar Hatimah Tova—Getting the Seal of Approval”: Getting sealed in the The Book of Life is one of the most powerful images of the High Holy Days. Our High Holiday Mahzor is filled with references to books we should be sealed into: Life, Redemption, Sustenance, Merit, and Forgiveness (see Avinu Malkeinu). What are we really asking for when we pray to be sealed into these “books?” Does it imply that after Yom Kippur the fate of everyone is sealed for the rest of the year? We will look at texts and liturgy to better understand this image as one of the motivators for repentance. Source Sheet	In-Person: Ellman Chapel Virtual: Zoom Join Via Zoom
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	Children’s Programming	In-Person: Check-In at Cavalier Room
1:30–3:00 p.m.	Beit Midrash (Study Hall) Led by Dr. Andy Zangwill “Yom Kippur in Hell” is the title of the last short story written by the celebrated Yiddish writer Isaac Peretz. Andrew Zangwill will read the story aloud and lead a discussion of its themes. The text will be supplied so attendees (real and virtual) can read along. Source Sheet	In-Person: Ellman Chapel Virtual: Zoom Join Via Zoom
3–5:15 p.m.	Drum Circle with SunMoonPie	In-Person: Paradies Hall
5:15 p.m.	Mincha Service Reading of the Book of Jonah	In-Person: Sanctuary Virtual: Zoom and YouTube Join Via Zoom Watch on YouTube
6:30 p.m.	Neilah Service
7:41 p.m.	Ma’ariv and Final Shofar Blast
7:55 p.m.	Havdallah

Selichot – Saturday, September 17
7:15 p.m	Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah Service	Hybrid: Ellman Chapel and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
8:10 p.m.	Selichot Service	Hybrid: Ellman Chapel and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 25
9–10:30 a.m.	Morning Minyan	Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
6:00 p.m.	Mincha/Ma’ariv Service	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
7:12 p.m.	Candle Lighting
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 – Monday, September 26
8–9:00 a.m.	Coffee and Schmooze Co-sponsored by Sisterhood	In-Person: Garden
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Rosh Hashanah Service	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
9–10:00 a.m.	Family Service	In-Person: Outdoor Tent
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Torah Study Led by Dr. Andrew Zangwill “Happy Birthday World!”: After each Rosh Hashanah shofar blast, we chant a short poem which begins “hayom harat olam,” a phrase often translated as “today the world was born.”  This session examines this (and other) translations of ”hayom harat olam”  and teases out their meaning for us today. Andy Zangwill is a native of Pittsburgh and is somehow related to the British Zionist Israel Zangwill. He has taught physics at Georgia Tech since 1985 and has helped administer the AA Torah Study since 2000.	Hybrid: Cavalier Room and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
10:00 a.m.–End of RH Service	Children’s Programming (0–5th Grade)	In-Person: Check-In at Ahava ELC
12:30–1:00 p.m.	Oneg and Light Kiddush	In-Person: Garden
6–7:00 p.m.	Mincha/Ma’ariv Service	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
7:54 p.m.	Candle Lighting
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 – Tuesday, September 27
8–9:00 a.m.	Coffee and Schmooze	In-Person: Garden
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Rosh Hashanah Service	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
9:00 a.m.–End of RH Service	Children’s Programming (0–5th Grade)	In-Person: Check-In at Ahava ELC
9:30 a.m.	Torah Study Led by Dr. Paul Feldman “From Yom Teruah to Rosh Hashanah – A Rabbinic Journey”: The torah instructs us that, on the first day of the seventh month, there should be “teruah.” From that, it becomes a New Year where, hopefully, our Father, our King, inscribes us in the book of life. Let’s explore the rabbinic mindset that defines us as Jews. Paul Feldman has attended AA’s Shabbat Torah Study religiously for over 20 years. His interests include the historical aspects of Tanakh and the intellectual history of b’nai Yisrael through the ages.	Hybrid: Paradies Hall and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
12:30 p.m.	Tashlich	In-Person: Outdoor Tent
7:30 p.m.	Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah Service	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
Aseret Y’mei Teshuva (Ten Days of Repentance) – Sunday, October 2
9–10:30 a.m.	Morning Minyan	Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Family Taslich and Picnic with Shofar Blowing	In-Person: Morgan Falls Overlook Park
2–4:00 p.m.	Reverse Tashlich	In-Person: Peachtree Creek Greenway Register
6–7:00 p.m.	Evening Minyan	Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
Kol Nidre – Tuesday, October 4
5–5:30 pm	Family Service	Hybrid: Breezeway and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
5:30–6:15 p.m.	Vegan Kapparot Yom Kippur challenges us to cleanse our souls from missteps over the past year. Our tradition seeks to imbue the ethereal nature of our good and evil, right a wrong into an object that can be consumed, cast out, or flung away. Kapparot seeks to take that which is weighing us down and swing it over our heads, casting it far away from us. We have reclaimed this medieval ritual for our modern spiritual life, replacing the killing of a chicken with the righteous act of tzedakah. Join Rabbi Rosenthal in the garden as we will recite our prayers, imbue a bag of money with our regrets for the past year, and swing it over our heads, thereby turning our shortcomings into acts of loving kindness to help others. Farmer Joe and his chicken will be on site… for petting only.	In-Person: Garden
6:10 p.m.	Mincha Service	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
6:30 p.m.	Kol Nidre Service
7:00 p.m.	Ma’ariv Service
Yom Kippur – Wednesday, October 5
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Yom Kippur and Yizkor Services Yizkor Service begins around 12:30 p.m. 5783 Yizkor Book Supplement	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
9–10:00 a.m.	Family Service	In-Person: Outdoor Tent
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Torah Study Led by Judy Marx “Everything Old is New Again”: This session explores how understanding our history through Yom Kippur’s Torah reading and liturgy lead us to repentance and forgiveness. Judy Marx is a long-time Jewish community professional. She was the Atlanta Director of the American Jewish Committee for twelve years and is currently with the Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta. In her free time she consults with interfaith organizations and prepares for Torah Study at AA.	Hybrid: Cavalier Room and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
10:00 a.m.–End of YK Service	Children’s Programming (0–5th Grade)	In-Person: Check-In at Ahava ELC
2:30–4:00 p.m.	Beit Midrash (Study Hall) Led by Dr. Dennis Gilbride “The Golden Calf, Consuming Fire, Atonement, and Forgiveness”: This session focuses on two relatively well known, but under-studied stories in the Torah: the Golden Calf and the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadav and Avihu.  By exploring midrashim and ideas that tie these two episodes together, we will provide an interesting and provocative understanding of the Jewish approach to atonement, forgiveness, and connection to G-d. Dennis Gilbride has been a professor for 32 years, first at Syracuse University and, for the last ten years, at Georgia State University in its Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. He began his career at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa where he and his family were congregants of Neil Sandler, AA’s Rabbi Emeritus.	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
4–6:30 p.m.	Chanting with SunMoonPie	Hybrid: Paradies Hall and Virtual (Zoom) Join Zoom
5:30 p.m.	Mincha Service Reading of the Book of Jonah	Hybrid: Srochi Auditorium and Virtual (Zoom and Live Stream) Join Zoom
6:30 p.m.	Neilah Service
7:41 p.m.	Ma’ariv/Havdallah and Final Shofar Blast

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