Songful Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park
2022-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Candler Park, 1500 McClendon Ave, Atlanta, GA, 30360
Join Rabbi Sam Blustin, Rabbi Lauren Henderson of Congregation Or Hadash, and Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe of Ma'alot for a joyful, song-ful, collaborative Kabbalat Shabbat down in Candler Park. BYO blanket, chairs, and a picnic dinner so we can we welcome Shabbat outdoors and then join together for dinner and schmoozing afterwards. Registration is required.
Exact location address TBA
Rain location: Neighborhood Church (1561 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307)
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The Post-Roe Monologues: A Theatrical Snapshot of our New Reality
2022-08-24 18:30 | The Temple, 1589 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30309
In an effort to educate the community about what a Post-Roe v Wade world looks like, NCJW Atlanta Section, in partnership with The Temple and Congregation Shearith Israel, will be presenting a dramatic program, The Post-Roe Monologues: A Theatrical Snapshot of our New Reality. The production, written by one of NCJW Atlanta's board members, Mimi Zieman, MD, is a deep look at our post-Roe world from many angles. It will be performed by professional actors from around Atlanta and will be followed by an expert panel discussion of the repercussions resulting from recent judicial decisions and other legislation in the balance.
Doors open at 6:30 pm; Performance at 7:00 pm
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required (below).
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Brotherhood at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival
2022-10-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Help the AA Brotherhood team, "The Wandering Que," defend their 2019 and 2021 trophies at this year's Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival! Brotherhood is looking for volunteers to help prep on Thursday evening, October 2o, and during the overnight cook on Saturday, October 22. Bring the family, taste the deliciousness, and support Brotherhood!
To volunteer, please contact the Brotherhood co-chairs: Adam Hirsch (adamhirsch82@gmail.com; 520.990.8758); Andy Siegel (asiegel@siegelinsurance.com; 404.643.0618).
Get a taste of the festival. The 2019 Festival was filmed by Adam Hirsch (Brotherhood president and acclaimed Atlanta director) and his award-winning film crew led by Jacob Ross. The footage was featured in their documentary, No Pork on the Fork, which premiered at the 2020 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
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Stop Dunwoody Child Sex Trafficking
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Join law enforcement and government officials, and school, faith, and community leaders to hear from experts in the field about ways to take a stand against and protect the children in your life from predators who are increasingly using online platforms and social media to access our youth. You will leave with real action steps to help make a difference. This event is organized by Street Grace and partnered by our AAACTS Committee (Awareness and Action Against Child Trafficking for Sex).
Featured Speakers:

Dunwoody Police Chief Grogan
District Attorney Dalia Racine
Federal Bureau of Investigation
And more!

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Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service
2022-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305
Join the interfaith community for an exploration of gratitude found within fellowship.
Sponsored by Ahavath Achim Synagogue, New Hope A.M.E. Church, Northside Drive Baptist Church, Northside United Methodist Church, St. Anne's Episcopal Church, St. Luke Lutheran Church, and Trinity Presbyterian Church.
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Gun Violence – A Uniquely American Epidemic: the Facts, the Legislation, the View from the Front Line
2022-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
AA, in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Atlanta Section, invites you to "Gun Violence – A Uniquely American Epidemic: the Facts, the Legislation, the View from the Front Line."
Guest speakers:

Marissa Swald, PhD, MPH, Epidemiologist in the Surveillance Branch, in the Division of Violence Prevention at CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Elena Parent, (D), Georgia State Senator
Major Jeff Cantin, Atlanta Police Department

The cost to attend is $30 per person.
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Chanukah Miracles Story Slam
2022-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | The Home of Rabbi Blustin
Have you ever experienced a miracle? Celebrate the second night of Chanukah by sharing your story of a miracle, big or small. This magical evening brings together the 20s and 30s community for menorah lighting, latkes, and a bonfire story slam (weather permitting). This event is co-sponsored by Etz Chaim Young Adults and Ma'alot. BYOB and menorah! RSVP using the link below for the address.
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Menorah Lighting and Drinks and Dreidels
2022-12-24 19:00 - 2022-12-25 01:00 | The Veranda at Buckhead Village District, 217 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305
We're excited to be partnering with Chabad Buckhead and Brookhaven for two festive Chanukah events!
Menorah Lighting: Festive Chanukah Celebration | 7–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy latkes, a custom doughnut station by Cinnaholic, hot drinks, live music, and family games! This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome. In partnership with Chabad Buckhead and Brookhaven.
Drinks and Dreidels: 21+ Chanukah Party | 9:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Enjoy a custom cocktail menu, a custom doughnut station by Cinnaholic, and a DJ! This is a 21+ event, and registration is required. In partnership with Chabad Young Professionals Buckhead and Brookhaven.
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The History of the Holocaust with Brendan Murphy
2023-01-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Marist School, 3790 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319
AA's Antisemitism Task Force [as part of ADL's (Anti-Defamation League) Kulanu Initiaitve] invites you to participate in this three-part learning series on the history of the Holocaust. The study of the Holocaust is a humanizing endeavor, a journey through the past that helps us reconsider how we understand ourselves as human beings. As Pope Francis said while visiting the Great Synagogue in Rome, "The Holocaust teaches us to always maintain the highest level of vigilance in order to be able to intervene immediately in the defense of human dignity and peace."
Session 1: The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. During this first evening we will trace the long and tragic history of antisemitism to help us confront one of the central questions to understanding the history of the Holocaust: why the Jews?
Session 2: For our second evening together, we will look directly at the history of the Holocaust from the rise of the Nazi party to the end of World War II.
Session 3: For our final evening together we will bear witness to the Holocaust by hearing from World War II veteran, Hilbert Margol, who as a member of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division fought across Europe serving in the Alsace, Ardennes, and Rhineland campaigns, until their unit found there way to southern Germany where they liberated the Dachau Concentration Camp in April, 1945. In preparation for Hilbert's presentation participants should view the documentary film The Last Days which can be found on Netflix and other streaming services.
Mr. Murphy has been a social studies teacher for 27 years. He was recently awarded the 2017 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Abe Goldstein Human Relations Award and Marist School's Faber-McKinley-Stadler Award. In 2013-2014, he was awarded Marist School's Goizueta Chair of Excellence. In 2009, he was named Educator of the Year by University of Notre Dame; and in 2009 and 2016, he was named Georgia Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. He also has been named a Mandel Fellow by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and a Lerner Fellow by the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous.
The cost to register is $95 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, January 20.
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Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting
2023-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Wade Walker Park, 5605 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA, 30088
Join the community in planting 73 trees in Wade Walker Park to help sustain our urban forest and celebrate Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish "New Year of Trees". Tu B'Shvat (literally, the 15th day of the lunar month of Shvat) encourages us to connect culture and faith to the land and to build awareness of our roles in preventing land degradation.
The newly-planted trees will provide cleaner air, cool shade, and an all-around improved habitat for humans and wildlife living in our community. Planting tasks include digging holes with shovels/mattocks, untangling roots with your hands, mulching, watering, and cleaning up your area. Physical activity such as bending, lifting, and kneeling is required. Tree planting can be physically strenuous—Be ready to break a sweat and get dirty!
Registration required.
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Hunger Walk Run
2023-03-12 12:00 - 16:00 | The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA, 30313
Once again, AA's team, Sally's Friends, is supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank at the Hunger Walk Run! You can participate virtually or in person as we take steps collectively as a community to end hunger in greater Atlanta and North Georgia. The Hunger Walk Run is a critical hunger relief event for our community. Every registration helps us provide 100 meals to one in eight Georgians struggling with hunger. Together, as a generous and loving community, we can definitely impact the lives of so many and demonstrate our dedication to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.
For over two decades, AA has been the first-place leader among all faith-based congregations, raising more than $45,000 in 2022. With your help, we can expand our team roster and visually display AA's support of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and our long-lasting relationship. Please join Sally's Friends by following these simple instructions:

Click on "Join Team." Registration for a Virtual Walker is already chosen by default. This becomes an automatic $25 donation and is part of your total donation. If you would prefer a Runner's shirt (air-wicking fabric), please select "Virtual Runner." Scroll down to "Would you like to kick start your fundraising with a personal gift now?"
Click the circle next to "Additional Gift," and enter the balance of your total donation. (For example, for a total donation of $100, enter $75.00 next to "Additional Gift." For $200, enter $175.00.
Continue the registration process through the next few pages.

At the end of the process, you will have the ability to register additional members of your family ($25 donation per person). Please add as many names as possible to help build our roster. The registration format requires the entry of your email address. If you prefer not to receive emails from the Food Bank throughout the year, please let Sally know, and she can easily have your name removed from their generalized mailing list.
To donate to Sally's Friends, follow these instructions:

Click on "Donate Now."
From the "Select a Team Member" drop-down list, select Sally Kaplan (unless you want to endorse a different team member).
Fill out the remaining fields.
Be sure to conduct a simple search to discover if your employer has a Matching Gift Program.
Or, for your convenience, mail a check to Sally Kaplan at 4507 Chattahoochee Way, Marietta, GA 30067. Checks should be payable to "Hunger Walk Run 2023." Write "Sally's Friends" in the "For" field.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Sally Kaplan (770.952.8752).
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Congregation Shearith Israel’s Model Seder ⏺️
2023-04-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Congregation Shearith Israel, 1180 University Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306
Join us at Congregation Shearith Israel for their annual Model Seder for Jewish adults with disabilities and their caregivers, replete with a delicious Passover dinner.
This event is free, but registration is required by Monday, March 27 (link below).
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Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder ⏺️
2023-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Join us for the 13th Annual Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder of the Atlanta Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). Rabbi Larry Sernovitz, joined by Reverend Sean Smith and The Venerable Carole Maddux, will lead us through a seder program focused on alleviating food insecurity. Partake in a delicious vegetarian meal, learn, and come together with leading organizations in the community working on the front lines.
At 6 p.m., the Marketplace opens, filled with community partners that fight hunger and food insecurity every day. Come learn about their efforts and ways to be involved in their essential work. Immediately thereafter, enjoy the meal and program, including breakout conversations and diving deeper into ways we can make an impact on food insecurity across Metro Atlanta. Once again, we will be led by Rabbi Larry Sernovitz of Temple Kol Emeth, assisted by other respected clergy leaders.
The Seder, Hebrew for "order," is a ritual feast at the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover that includes reading, telling stories, eating symbolic foods, singing, and other holiday traditions. This year, the Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder takes place amidst several holidays, including Passover, Ramadan, and Easter. The Interfaith Hunger Seder follows Jewish tradition by sharing the retelling of the Israelites' escape from slavery in ancient Egypt alongside a delicious vegetarian meal and strays from tradition by inspiring a conversation about hunger in our community and the steps we can each take to address it.
AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.
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58th Community-Wide Holocaust Commemoration ⏺️
2023-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Circle SW, Atlanta, GA, 30311
Join us as we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and the heroism of survivors and rescuers. This year's featured speaker is Ilse Eichner Reiner, Holocaust Survivor of Theresienstadt.
Orphaned at an early age, Ilse was sent to the ghetto and concentration camp of Theresienstadt. Of 15,000 child prisoners there, she was one of the 100 who survived—only to be deported to Auschwitz. Almost immediately, she was sent to a slave labor camp and then miraculously escaped from a death march. Following her liberation by the Russians, and with great resilience, Ilse built a life enriched by family, culture, and joy.
This event is jointly sponsored by Eternal Life-Hemshech, the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
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Yom HaZikaron Ceremony ⏺️
2023-04-24 08:00 - 12:00 | GA
Please join the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast for a community Yom HaZikaron ceremony honoring Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Ethiopian Heritage Festival ⏺️
2023-04-26 17:00 - 2023-04-27 20:00 | Clark Atlanta University, 223 James P Brawley Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, 30314
Wednesday, April 26

5:00 p.m.: Opening Reception (Ethiopian Food and Art Exhibition)
6:30 p.m.: Ethiopian Dance Performance and Lessons
7:00 p.m.: Lecture—Cultural History Between Ethiopia and Israel
7:15 p.m.: Film Screening of Live and Become (2005)

Thursday, April 27

5:00 p.m.: Music, Art, and Food Fair
6:00 p.m.: Film Screening of Exodus 91 (2023)

This event is free and open to the community. All events will take place in the Thomas Cole Research Center for Science and Technology Building (follow directional signs). There is parking available at the Visitor's Parking Deck (190 Mildred St. SW Atlanta GA 30314) where credit cards are accepted.
Produced by the Clark Atlanta University's Department of Theatre and Communication Studies with Professor Shai Fredo
AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.

Atlanta Celebrates Israel @75 ⏺️
2023-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | GA
This year marks Israel's 75th anniversary! Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, is usually celebrated each year by numerous organizations around Atlanta. On this occasion of Israel's Diamond Anniversary of Independence and given the rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, it is not only out of celebration, but necessity, that the Jewish community of Atlanta, the State of Israel, non-profit organizations, and Georgia state and local governments will come together for an evening of solidarity, recognition, and celebration. AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.
This event is open to the community, but registration is required.
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Lag Ba'Omer Community Bonfire ⏺️
2023-05-07 17:00 - 22:00 | Lake Claire Community Land Trust, 270 Arizona Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307
Lag Ba'Omer is a mystical holiday connected to the counting of the Omer, a Kabbalist practice that marks the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This period invites us to explore the building blocks of life (like lovingkindness, strength, and harmony) and reflect on how they manifest in our own worlds. It is a time to gather our wider communities together as we recount our ancestors moving out of bondage and learning to live as free, interconnected people. Through music and fire, come to mark the 33rd day of the Omer, our seven-week journey towards revelation at Mount Sinai. In the light of the flames we will learn deep teachings of this holiday through stories, songs, and holy ritual, tending the fire of the Atlanta Jewish community.

5–6:00 p.m.—Circle Up!:A friendly family-friendly interactive show with song, learning, and dance co-led by Michael Levine and Reuben Haller. We welcome kids of all ages. Tickets are $18 per kid, $12 per kid members/builders. Kid's tickets include Circle Up and the Community Concert.
6–7:30 p.m.—BYO Picnic at the Land Trust: Hang and explore the land trust with your friends and family! There are picnic tables and fresh water available for your BYO picnic. There are also a bunch of restaurants on Clifton at Mclendon within walking distance.
7:30 p.m.—Lag Ba'Omer Community Concert: A concert featuring local musicians and teachers—Ori Salzburg, Rabbi Sam Blustin, Gayanne Guerin, Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe, Reuben Haller and McKenzie Wren. Tickets are $25 per adult (18+), $20 for members/builders.

No one turned away for lack of funds. People of all backgrounds and identities are welcome. AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.
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Israel Independence Day Celebration ⏺️ CANCELED
2023-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Celebrate Israel's 75th Independence Day with a party for all ages! Festivities will include food trucks, activities and crafts, games, face painting, live music, and more. Kosher food will be available for purchase. Free and open to all! AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.

The Extraordinary Journey of a Black, Jewish, Zionist, Singer-Spy Whisperer 🔀
2023-10-12 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Ahavath Achim is excited to partner with the Atlanta Israel Coalition for this wonderful event featuring Darrell M. Blocker! Mr. Blocker is Vice Chairman of MOSAIC, a boutique crisis management and security firm. He's a former USAF Intelligence Officer and a 28-year veteran of the CIA's clandestine service. He served as Deputy Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center and received the George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Terrorism. He dedicates his time, expertise, and passion to non-profit organizations committed to enhancing the well-being of foster youth. He also serves as a subject matter expert on terrorism, Iran, and North Korea for ABC News. Additionally, he is a singer, a creative consultant in the entertainment industry, and an alumnus of UGA.
Take advantage of this opportunity to hear Mr. Blocker speak about his Jewish journey and clandestine service and ask him any burning questions you might have!
This event is free, but registration is required (link below).
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Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade ⏺️
2023-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Civic Center MARTA Station, 435 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308
Join your Ahavath Achim family at the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade as we show solidarity, support, and love for those in our community who identify as LGBTQ+. After the walk, we will join other members of the Jewish community at the SOJOURN booth in Piedmont Park. Come and walk, or meet us in the park!
We will gather at the Civic Center MARTA Station at 11:00 a.m., and the parade will "step off" at 12:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (404.603.5744; lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org).

Brotherhood at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival ⏺️
2023-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Help the AA Brotherhood team, "The Wandering Que," defend their 2019, 2021, and 2022 trophies at this year's Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival! Brotherhood is looking for volunteers to help during the overnight cook on Saturday, October 21. Bring the family, taste the deliciousness, and support Brotherhood!
To volunteer, please contact Michael Joseph (michaelsamueljoseph@gmail.com).
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Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band ⏺️
2023-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Steve's Live Music House Concerts, 5170 S Trimble Rd, Sandy Springs, GA, 30342
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of foot-stomping, heart-pounding klezmer music with Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band! Get ready to dance, laugh, and immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of traditional Jewish music. Join us at Steve's Live Music House Concerts for an in-person event that will transport you to the lively streets of Eastern Europe. With their infectious energy and virtuosic musicianship, this band will have you clapping your hands and tapping your feet in no time. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to experience the joy and spirit of klezmer music live. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready to be swept away by the soulful melodies and irresistible rhythms of Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.
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Israel–Hamas War 2023: Where Are We, and Where Do We Go from Here? ⏺️
2023-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Congregation B'nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
B'nai Torah will host Emory Professor and expert Dr. Kenneth Stein to discuss the Israel–Hamas War. Many of us have deeper questions about what is going on in Israel and Gaza. What do you really need to know to understand the past, present, and future of this conflict? Hear from international expert, and advisor to presidents, Dr. Kenneth Stein, President Center for Israel Education, Emeritus Professor Emory University, Middle Eastern History and Political Science. We are a proud community partner of this event.
This event is free and open to the community. Registration is not required.

Israel Solidarity: Bring Them Home ⏺️
2023-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
The Atlanta Jewish community stands with Israel in the plight to release all of the hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas and are being held in Gaza. Please join Jewish Atlanta for a community solidarity event to bring them home. This solidarity event is brought to you by the cooperation of dozens of Jewish organizations and agencies in Atlanta.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required (link below). A printed ticket is required for entrance.
Featuring individuals from Israel whose family members are currently being held hostage in Gaza, and a rendition of "Bring Them Home" performed by Atlanta Opera Baritone, Conner McDonald, and Pianist, Clinton Smith.
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MJCCA Book Festival—The Esther G. Levine Read ⏺️
2023-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, GA, 30338
Join the community for the Esther G. Levine Read as part of the 2023 MJCCA Book Festival. This read features Ari Shapiro, author of The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening, in Conversation with Michael Seiden, Reporter at WSB-TV.
The Esther G. Levine Community Read honors the many contributions of longtime book festival lay leader, Esther Levine. AA is a proud community partner of this event.
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Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service 🔀
2023-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join various congregations of the Northside Corridor for an interfaith exploration of gratitude found within fellowship. This event is free and open to the community.
Sponsors: Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Northside United Methodist Church, New Hope A.M.E. Church, Northside Drive Baptist Church, Saint Anne's Episcopal Church, St. Luke Lutheran Church, and Trinity Presbyterian Church

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Atlanta's Biggest Chanukah Party ⏺️
2023-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Loft at Center Stage Theater, 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Atlanta Friends of Israel presents Atlanta's Biggest Chanukah Party! Join us for an amazing evening of Chanukah fun, soulful music, and Jewish camaraderie. Am Yisroel Chai! All proceeds go towards providing vital supplies for Israel's heroes. The event is hosted in part by Rabbi Laurence and Brooke Rosenthal.
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