Ahavath Achim Synagogue

High Holiday Children's Choir Rehearsal ⏺️
2023-08-26 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-09-02 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-09-09 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-09-23 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Young singers aged seven and older are invited to sing through the children's choir selections for the High Holidays! Children are also invited to join the meshorerim on the following days:

Thursday, August 31, 7–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 7, 7–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 14, 7–7:30 p.m.

No musical background is required, and anyone is welcome to come to listen or sing!
If your child(ren) wants to participate, please contact Bonnie Levine (music@aasynagogue.org).

Tot Shabbat ⏺️
2023-09-30 11:15 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 11:15 - 12:00, 2023-12-02 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 11:15 - 12:00, 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.

Erev Simchat Torah Evening Service and Family Celebration 🔀
2023-10-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join our congregation and families as we finish the Torah before rolling it back to the beginning!

5:30 p.m.: Light Snacks
6:00 p.m.: Sanctuary: Mincha and Ma'ariv Service
6:45 p.m.: Dancing with the Torahs in Sanctuary
7:15 p.m.: Torah Reading (Group Aliyot for Kids and Families)
7:40 p.m.: Havdallah
7:00 p.m.: Cookie and Juice Oneg in Srochi

Registration is not required for this event, and all are welcome!
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Wellness Workshop—A One-Day Journey Into the Zero Line ⏺️
2023-12-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Kesher, and mAAc invite you to a wellness workshop! This workshop is presented by Jay Kratz, owner of META MVMT, Bodyworker, and Movement Expert. Jay will help us explore the Zero Line and six body codes for holistic healing, guiding us into better alignment, posture, and movement. Your transformation to a better body begins here! Don't miss out on the benefits of a unique and transformative morning.
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Workshop
12:30–1:30 p.m.: Chat and optional lunch
Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. There is no cost to attend the workshop, but an optional lunch is available for purchase (gluten-free option available) for $18/person. Registration for this event is required (link below) by Monday, November 27.
Questions? Contact Marcia Spielberger (maspielberger@comcast.net).
Learn more about the workshop here.
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Sparks of Light ⏺️
2023-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at our annual Chanukah party, Sparks of Light! We'll have activity tables (planned and executed by Kesher students), a singing performance, candle lighting, and a fireworks display graciously provided by Wayne Neuwirth.

5:30–6:30 p.m.: Activities and dinner
6:30–6:50 p.m.: Singing performances
6:50–7:00 p.m.: Candle lighting
7–7:30 p.m.: Fireworks

The cost to attend is $18 per individual, $36 per family of 2–4 people, $48 per family of 5–6 people, and $64 per family of 7–8 people.
Chairs for the fireworks show will be available for people with disabilities. If you do not have a disability but would like to sit, you must bring your own chair.
The deadline to register (link below) is Tuesday, November 21.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5754).
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Rosh and Nosh ⏺️
2024-01-11 08:15 - 09:00, 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 | 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.

Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting ⏺️
2024-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | 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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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).
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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.

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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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