Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting ⏺️
2024-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Please join Adamah-ATL and GIPL and people from all over Atlanta's Jewish community to plant trees in celebration of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, and help to sustain and grow Atlanta's urban forest. Trees Atlanta provides the trees, tools, and expertise, we do the digging and planting, giving trees a place to flourish.
Registration is required (link below). Children accompanied by parents are welcome. The exact location (at an in-town park) will be provided to registrants before the planting.
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Tot Shabbat ⏺️
2024-02-03 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-03-02 11:15 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Garden, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for Tot Shabbat, a musical service that's fun for our young kids and engaging for adults! This service is designed for families with kids 0–2nd grade, but all are welcome.

11:15–11:30 a.m.: Shabbat-Friendly Activity and Schmooze
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Family Service
12:00 p.m.+: Fresh-Baked Challah (lovingly brought by a different family each month) followed by Community Kiddush

RSVP is not required, but we'd love to know if you can make it—Please contact our Interim Director of Education, Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org), if you plan to join!
The location depends on room availability and the weather. We'll set up outside if the weather allows; Otherwise, we'll set up in Paradies Hall.
Dates: August 5, September 30 (last Saturday of the month), November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 13 (second Saturday of the month), and May 4.

Rosh and Nosh ⏺️
2024-02-09 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-03-11 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-04-09 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-05-09 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-06-07 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-08-05 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-09-03 08:15 - 09:00, 2024-11-01 08:15 - 09:00 and 1 more date | Ahavath Achim Synagogue – Lobby, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us once a month on Rosh Chodesh to elevate the new month with Ahava parents and minyan regulars! After the morning minyan service, we'll be offering the opportunity for our two wonderful communities to schmooze and learn a short bit of Torah that's friendly for the whole family. Stop in for coffee and a donut, and hang out as long as you'd like! Learning will last approximately five minutes and will be offered twice, at 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.

Atlanta Jewish Life Festival ⏺️
2024-03-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313
Join the Atlanta Jewish community for a day of Jewish music, food, and more at the fifth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival!

Hear music from Jewish performers (Our very own Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal will perform with his band, As of Yet!)
Nosh on delicious kosher food
Connect with dozens of Atlanta Jewish organizations
See the new shark tank and hundreds of other aquatic species
Participate in our hoops contest and WIN CASH PRIZES!

Tickets include FREE access to the aquarium during and after the festival! You'll enjoy all the aquarium has to offer PLUS Jewish food, music, and culture at a fraction of the cost of regular aquarium admission.
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Hamantaschen Baking for Purim PaloozAA ⏺️
2024-03-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Kitchen, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us during Kesher as we make hamantaschen for Purim PaloozAA!
Sign-up is required (form linked below) by Friday, March 15.
Questions? Please contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org).
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Hunger Walk Run—40th Anniversary 🔀
2024-03-10 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! This year marks the 40th Anniversary, and for more than 25 of those years, our AA community has been the first-place leader among all faith-based congregations. As a result of your support and dedication, we raised over $47,000 in 2023. With your continued help, we can expand our team roster this year and visually display AA's support of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and our long-lasting relationship.
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
4507 Chattahoochee Way
Marietta, GA 30067
Checks should be payable to "Hunger Walk Run 2024." Write "Sally's Friends" in the "For" field.
Thank you for your continued generosity and the difference you make in the lives of so many. Together, as a loving and thoughtful community, we can definitely embrace the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam.
For any questions, concerns, or difficulties, please contact Bebe Kaplan for assistance, day or night, at 404.587.1736.
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Purim PaloozAA
2024-03-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for our annual Purim PaloozAA—It's going to be a carnival of fun! Put on your best costume and gather for games, crafts, prizes, and treats! Attractions include a dunk tank, inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, balloon twisting demonstration, games galore, and more!
The cost to attend is as follows. The cost covers all games, activities, and food. There will be a price increase for walk-ins.

$18 for individuals
$36 for families of 2–4
$54 for families of 5–6
$72 for families of 7+

Additionally, our religious school, Kesher, will have Mishloach Manot baskets available for purchase as a fundraiser. These baskets have been made by our students and reflect the driving question each class is learning about. Baskets can be purchased for $10 day-of or in advance and are limited in quantity! The four themes reflected in the baskets are:

Garden Theme Basket made by the Gan Class (Pre-K–K children)—Their question is "What do we need to help us grow to be our best selves?"
*SOLD OUT* Unhoused Support Basket made by the Ozrim Class (1st–2nd graders)—Their question is "What does it mean to take care of the world?" When ordered, these baskets will be delivered to an organization for distribution to the unhoused.
Wellness Basket made by the Cosim Class (3rd–4th graders)—Their question is "What is the magic of prayer?"
Spiritual Protection Basket made by the Menches Class (5th–6th graders)—Their question is "How do we protect/guard our community?"

Why do we make Mishloach Manot baskets? The Book of Esther states, "Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the 14th day of the month of Adar a day of gladness and feasting, a holiday, and of sending portions to one another." To complete the mitzvah of feasting, send love and joy to the Jewish people, and guarantee that both rich and poor share a feast, we send mishloach manot baskets!
The deadline to register (link below) is Friday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact the Director of Community Connections: Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org or 404.603.5743).
Register

One man's trash is another man's treasure! Help us minimize our carbon footprint by giving us your unwanted tchotchkes (new or lightly used) for us to use for carnival prizes.
Calling teen volunteers! We are looking for teen volunteers to help at the carnival.
For information about donating your tchotchkes or becoming a volunteer, please contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org).

Tot Shabbat ⏺️
2024-04-13 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-05-04 11:15 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for Tot Shabbat, a musical service that's fun for our young kids and engaging for adults! This service is designed for families with kids 0–2nd grade, but all are welcome.

11:15–11:30 a.m.: Shabbat-Friendly Activity and Schmooze
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Family Service
12:00 p.m.+: Fresh-Baked Challah (lovingly brought by a different family each month) followed by Community Kiddush

RSVP is not required, but we'd love to know if you can make it—Please contact our Interim Director of Education, Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org), if you plan to join!
The location depends on room availability and the weather. We'll set up outside if the weather allows; Otherwise, we'll set up in Ellman Chapel.
Dates: August 5, September 30 (last Saturday of the month), November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 13 (second Saturday of the month), and May 4.

Kesher and Nesiah End of the Year Ceremony ⏺️
2024-05-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Come join us for Kesher and Nesiah's End of the Year Ceremony, where we'll celebrate our students and those who made our year possible. Brunch to follow.
This event is free and open to the community.
Questions? Contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (404.603.5754; aklehr@aasynagogue.org).

Lag B'Omer Fireside Chat ⏺️
2024-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Home of Steve and Heleen Grossman, 5170 Trimble Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Exploring the Future of AA and Spiritual Music
Join Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal and our Meshorerim (spiritual singers) for an evening of music! We'll discuss AA's vision for the future and how music will be our path toward community, tradition, and God. Come with an open heart and your passion for our Jewish future.
Schedule:

7:00 p.m.: Schmooze, fire building, s'mores for kids, and chill singing

7:40 p.m.: Panel discussion

8:40 p.m.: Singing and closing

This event is free and open to the community.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (404.603.5744; lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org).

Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Singing at Sinai 🔀
2024-06-11 18:30 - 2024-06-12 09:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for our community's all-night learning in partnership with Congregation Bet Haverim, Ma'alot, and 18Doors to celebrate the giving of the Torah.
We'll offer multiple in-person and virtual learning tracks and special learning tailored to this year's theme: "Singing at Sinai." The program will kick off with Music in Common's Plenary Session at 7:00 p.m., followed by a whole night of breakout sessions (see schedule below), a Midnight Kiddush Levana at 12:00 a.m., a Sunrise Shacharit Service at 5:30 a.m., and Morning Yoga and Mindful Moments at 8:00 a.m.
This event is free and open to the community—Come for any or all of the evening or morning events, in person or virtually!
Click here for a PDF version of the entire program.

Program

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Presenters

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Community Partners

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Tikkun Leil Shavuot Opening Program—Music in Common 🔀
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
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. All are welcome to stay the rest of the night (and into the morning) for Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Singing at Sinai! See the full program here.
The documentary filming "From Madness to Music" can be found here.
This event is free and open to the community.
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Hazzan Candidate Visit—Helene Kates 🔀
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-25 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Come and welcome Hazzan Helene Kates to our community for a special weekend. In addition to serving as this year's High Holiday cantor, the synagogue leadership is exploring the possibility of a more prolonged engagement with Hazzan Kates as our congregation's next full-time clergy member. Come and join her for singing, prayer, learning, and more. We look forward to your participation and feedback as we explore this exciting opportunity for our community.
Schedule:

Friday, August 23

6:00 p.m.: Shabbat Evening Service with Hazzan Helene Kates 🔀 (Ellman Chapel and Zoom)

Saturday, August 24

9:30 a.m.: Shabbat Morning Service with Hazzan Helene Kates 🔀—Helene will lead the service and offer a special Torah-centered story. (Ellman Chapel and Zoom)
12:30 p.m.: Rebbe's Tish Honoring Torah Study Leaders 🔀—Join the Torah Study facilitators and Hazzan Helene Kates for kiddush, singing, and some Torah wisdom. (Srochi Auditorium and Zoom)
7:15 p.m.: Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀—Join Hazzan Helene Kates to end Shabbat with some learning. (Ellman Chapel and Zoom)

Sunday, August 25

9:30 a.m.: Songs and Prayer with Hazzan Helene Kates ⏺️—Kesher students and families will be treated to song leading and prayer exploration with Hazzan Helene Kates. (Paradies Hall)

Music by Hazzan Helene Kates:
Below are links to two songs featured on the Baal Shem Tones album All Our Lives. The Baal Shem Tones are the singer-songwriter duo Helene and Michael Kates.

Azor Li Lashir Lach | Lyrics
Whispers of Shema | Lyrics

Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience ⏺️
2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us one Saturday a month for our new Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience! We will offer a genuine synagogue and community experience with special opportunities for our children to authentically experience Shabbat with their community, gain comfort in sanctuary space, rituals, and prayer, and prepare for his/her B'nai Mitzvah. Parents, grandparents, and special friends will have the opportunity to engage in these meaningful Jewish experiences with their children, grandchildren, and special friends.
Schedule:

9–9:45 a.m.: Pre-B'nai Mitzvah Breakfast and Learn
9:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Kesher Families (Pre-B'nai Mitzvah cohort joins at 9:45 a.m.)(Nesiah families will join on the dates below denoted with an asterisk)
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Sababa Time for ALL AA Families

Pray 'n' Play (infants–6th grade)
Pre-B'nai Mitzvah

12:15–12:30 p.m.: Everyone to Main Sanctuary
12:30 p.m.: Everyone to Oneg

Dates: September 7, November 2, December 7*, January 11*, February 1, March 1*, April 5, May 3
Questions? Contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org).
Ahavath Achim Synagogue's youth education programming is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.

Young Family Tashlich ⏺️
2024-10-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 400 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350
Families with young children are invited to Young Family Tashlich. We will have a family-friendly discussion about Tashlich followed by an activity (either a book or songs). We will conclude by walking to the water and performing Tashlich with frozen peas! Meet on the grassy area across the pavilion.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required (link below) by Friday, October 4.
Questions? Contact Amira Bobrov (amira.bobrov@gmail.com).
Register

Reverse Tashlich ⏺️ *Rescheduled to 10/6*
2024-10-06 13:45 - 16:00 | Peachtree Creek Greenway—Brookhaven, 1801 Corporate Blvd, Brookhaven, GA, 30329
*The Peachtree Creek Reverse Tashlich cleanup has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 6! We will still be cleaning the Peachtree Creek Greenway, where the creek was badly battered by the flooding water brought on by Hurricane Helene. The waters brought a lot of debris, which we hope to remove, preventing it from flowing south into the Chattahoochee River (and eventually the ocean). Please register for the new date using the link below.

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Join AA's Greening Group for Reverse Tashlich! The ritual of Tashlich requires us to symbolically cast our sins into a body of moving water; Reverse Tashlich asks us to remove human-made trash from our rivers and streams, much of which ultimately flows into our oceans. This year, like last year, we will clean the Peachtree Creek Greenway, a beautiful walking/running path just a few miles east of AA.
Please arrive at the parking lot by 1:45 p.m. to register. All are welcome to stay on dry ground, but if you plan on getting down and dirty, be sure to wear boots. Please bring your own reusable water bottle. Gloves will be provided.
This is AA's sixth year participating, and we will be one of over 250 Reverse Tashlich events across the globe on that day, coordinated through Repair the Sea. Our event is co-sponsored by Adamah-Atlanta.
Registration is required (link below).
Questions? Contact the Greening Group Co-Chair: Myrtle Lewin (aagreening@gmail.com).
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Simchat Torah Celebration 🔀
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate as we mark the completion and new beginning of our Torah reading cycle! This celebration is perfect for all ages, from toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between. Bring your dancing shoes and your biggest smile.
We'll have:

Dancing with the Torah: Experience the joy of parading with our Torah scrolls in seven exuberant circuits (hakafot).
Sweet Treats: Enjoy traditional Simhat Torah candies and treats for all ages.
Kids' Activities: Special programming for our youngest members, including Torah-themed crafts and games.
Lively Music: Sing along to traditional and contemporary Jewish melodies that will have everyone on their feet.
Community Unity: Connect with friends old and new as we come together in celebration.
Honoring of the Final Aliyah: Witness the reading of the last portion of Deuteronomy and the first of Genesis, symbolizing the eternal cycle of Torah.

No RSVP necessary—Just come ready to rejoice in our cherished tradition and gift of Torah!
Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom.
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Blessing of the Animals ⏺️
2024-10-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Front Lawn, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Bring your dogs, cats, birds, lizards, or other animals to receive a special blessing from the Rabbi to start the New Year! Join us for this relaxed get-together as we welcome pets of all shapes and sizes (leashed or in a carrier) for a blessing symbolizing our appreciation for the joy and companionship they bring into our lives. Bring a photograph or a cherished memento if your pet cannot attend. During the week, our Jewish tradition studies the Torah portion of Noah, when we honor the animals saved from the flood and Noah and his family who saved them.
We'll have goody bags for your pets, some noshes for the humans, and pet-related vendors, including a dog trainer ready to share tips for bringing out the best in your dog. Of course, this is a chance to meet and share stories with fellow pet parents. We look forward to seeing you and your furry, feathered, or scaly friends at this joyful gathering!
This event is free to attend, and registration is not required.
Questions? Contact Barbara Marks (bcm1616@yahoo.com).
