Purim Megillah Reading and Party 🔀
2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join AA's unique, spirited Purim celebration! Our evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with the Megillah Reading featuring our talented readers, Steve Grossman, Bella Ebrams, and Ma'ayan Rosenthal. The Scott Glazer and Marla Feeney Klezmer Quartet will enhance our service with festive musical accompaniment as we experience the story of Esther together.
Following the Megillah reading, the celebration continues with two fantastic parties!

For Adults (21+): Try your luck at our casino night featuring gaming tables, an open bar, and dancing with our DJ, to keep the party going.
For Teens: Join us for an evening of excitement with casino-style games, music, special activities, and refreshments in a special party space.

Don't forget your groggers and costumes—let's make this Purim one to remember! 🎭
This event is free, but registration (link below) is required by Monday, March 10.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5744).
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Clergy Candidate Weekend with Rabbi Alicia Rothamel 🔀
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us during Shabbat services to meet the first of our clergy candidates, Rabbi Eric Feld! Rabbi Feld will join us and participate in several parts of our Shabbat services. Highlights include:

Thursday, March 13

7:00 p.m.: Purim Megillah Reading and Party

Friday, March 14

7:15 a.m.: Leading Us in Pesukei d'Zimrah and Shacharit during Morning Minyan and the Megillah Reading
6:00 p.m.: D'var Torah between Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv

Saturday, March 15 (Bar Mitzvah of Henry Kodesh)

10:15 a.m.: D'var Torah between Shacharit and the Torah Service
10:30 a.m.: Torah Study
12:30 p.m.: D'var Tefillah and Singing at the Rebbe's Tish
6:45 p.m.: Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet/Ma'ariv/Havdallah Discussion

Sunday, March 16

9:00 a.m.: Morning Minyan Followed by Coffee and Schmooze

If you plan to join virtually, all Zoom links can be found on our website calendar.
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L’Dor V’Drum 🔀
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us once a month for a lively Shabbat drum circle! This event is designed for families with children in grades K–6, but all are welcome to come together and create a meaningful, intergenerational experience that fosters connection and builds relationships across generations.
This event is free, but registration is preferred.
Questions? Contact Kendall McMahan-Kitchens (ldorvdrum@gmail.com).
This event was made possible in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta's Boost Grant. By registering for this event, you agree to this photo release statement: By attending this event, you agree that the Ahavath Achim Synagogue and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta may use event photos and videos of you and those you bring to the event, appear in or on marketing materials, including websites and social media.
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Concert for the Kibbutzim ⏺️
2025-03-15 20:30 | The Weber School, 6751 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Ahavath Achim is a proud sponsor of Concert for the Kibbutzim presented by The Weber School Music Program and The Michael and Andrea Leven Office of Student Support and Philanthropy. It will be a special evening of music and community supporting the rebuilding efforts of Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nahal Oz post-October 7. ALL proceeds will go directly to the kibbutzim, helping restore homes, lives, and hope through the power of music and community.
8:30 p.m.: Havdallah
9:00 p.m.: Concert
10:30 p.m.: Closing
Tickets are $36 or $18 for students.
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Passover Family Shabbat Experience ⏺️
2025-04-05 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.
Special Passover Family Shabbat Schedule:

9–9:45 a.m.: Pre-B'nai Mitzvah Cohort
9:30–10:00 a.m.: Breakfast
10–11:15 a.m.: Kesher Classes (families can play games, join services, or go to Torah Study)
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Family-Friendly Passover Seder for the AA Community
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.

How to Make a Home ⏺️
2025-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join Eden Levine as she co-hosts How to Make a Home, a play by Out of Hand Theater, as part of her Bat Mitzvah project to raise awareness about homelessness in Atlanta.
How to Make a Home, part of Out of Hand Theater's "Shows in Homes" season, is Amina McIntyre's original one-act play, following Antonio, a single father, as he navigates Atlanta's Continuum of Care system to secure stable housing for himself and his ten-year-old daughter. Antonio contends with the frustrations of bureaucratic obstacles and daily life stressors, striving to maintain hope while providing for his child. Through his story, the play offers an emotional insight into the realities of homelessness and highlights available services for those in need.
Enjoy an evening of inspired theater and thought-provoking conversation, and learn ways to take action to create a more equitable world!
Tickets are $33 or $23 for students and seniors.
Questions? Contact Eden Levine (edenelevine@gmail.com).
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Rosh and Nosh ⏺️
2025-04-28 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.

Pray 'n' Play ⏺️
2025-05-03 11:15 - 12:15 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
This month, we will not have a full Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience, but infants through 6th graders are still invited to join us for Pray 'n' Play from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.!
Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience 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.

Rosh and Nosh ⏺️
2025-06-26 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.
*This Month* Intermittent Fasting—A New Diet Fad or Ancient Spiritual Practice?
In this month of Tamuz, we'll examine how Jewish fasting traditions offer profound spiritual insights that go far beyond today's wellness trends.
Discover how our ancestors understood fasting as a pathway to heightened awareness, teshuvah (return), and connection to the Divine. Through traditional Jewish sources and contemporary reflection, we'll explore how intentional abstinence can awaken us to gratitude, compassion, and mindful living in our daily routines.
Whether you're curious about the spiritual dimensions of fasting or seeking to deepen your Jewish practice, this interactive discussion will offer fresh perspectives on bringing sacred intention into our relationship with food, time, and memory. Light refreshments will be served as we break our learning "fast" together.
Come hungry—for knowledge, connection, and meaningful conversation about how ancient wisdom speaks to modern life.

Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Feld ⏺️
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
While the season may be full of outdoor adventures and relaxation, we'd love to invite you to take a moment to connect with our spiritual family and with God at our upcoming Tot Shabbat. This special service, led by our new rabbi, Eric Feld, will provide a perfect opportunity for you and your children to meet him and his family. Whether you're long-time members or new to our community, this gathering is designed to bring families together in celebration and spiritual connection. You can expect a family-friendly Shabbat service led by Rabbi Feld, a special Shabbat-appropriate art project for the children, Shabbat snacks during the service, and a kiddush lunch to follow, giving everyone time to mingle and connect.
Even during the busy summer months, gathering as a spiritual community remains important for nurturing our faith and building meaningful relationships. We hope you'll join us for this special morning of worship, creativity, and fellowship. We look forward to seeing your family there!
This event is free, and registration is not required.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Eric Feld (efeld@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.6070).

AA Play and Pray ⏺️
2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us for a very special family service! Bring your little ones (ages 0-8) for a joyful, interactive Shabbat morning designed just for young families! Rabbi Rosenthal will guide you and your children through a prayer-filled experience where you'll learn the beautiful prayers of the Shabbat morning service, explore meaningful Shabbat rituals, and reconnect with the soul-stirring melodies that make Shabbat special.
What awaits your family:

Interactive learning of Shabbat prayers and rituals
Traditional melodies that will touch your hearts
Delicious snacks, Kiddush juice, and fresh challah
Opportunities to build lasting friendships within our community
A welcoming space for children to engage with their Jewish heritage

Whether you're a longtime member or new to our synagogue family, Play and Pray creates the perfect environment for spiritual connection, community building, and making cherished memories with your children. Come as you are, and leave with hearts full of Shabbat joy and new connections!
Questions? Contact the Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning: Eric Feld (efeld@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.

Reverse Tashlich ⏺️
2025-09-28 13:45 - 16:00 | Peachtree Creek Greenway—Brookhaven, 1801 Corporate Blvd, Brookhaven, GA, 30329
Join AA's Greening Group and Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) for Reverse Tashlich, this year on World River Day! 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. This cleanup will be one of hundreds worldwide under the umbrella of Repair the Sea.
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 event is free, but registration is required.
Questions? Contact the Greening Group Co-Chair: Myrtle Lewin (aagreening@gmail.com; 404.409.3196).
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Erev Simchat Torah Family Service | Featuring the Ahavath Achim Children’s Choir
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for a family-friendly musical evening with celebration of Ahavath Achim's children and youth community!

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In Person: Epstein Sanctuary

Simchat Torah Morning Service | 5786 🔀
2025-10-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for prayer and joyful celebration for Simchat Torah. As we bid farewell to the seven days of Sukkot, we sing and dance together in hakafot before reading the final parshah of the Torah.
Our service starts at 9:30am, with music performed by our very own Scott Glazer around 10:20am. After service, join us for kiddush – everyone is welcome!

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Blessing of the Animals ⏺️
2025-10-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Front Lawn, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Bring your beloved furry family members for a special blessing from our clergy in this heartwarming celebration of the human-animal bond. This meaningful event beautifully coincides with our weekly Torah reading of Parshat Noah, reminding us of the sacred covenant between humanity and all living creatures. This joyful community event welcomes all pets and their families to receive blessings while connecting with fellow congregants and neighbors who share the love of their four-legged companions. All pets and their families welcome – come as you are and leave with hearts full of joy! Whether you have a playful pup, a curious cat, or any other cherished pet, all are welcome to join us for this meaningful celebration of the special place animals hold in our hearts and homes.
What to expect:

Sacred blessings for your pets from our clergy
Meet and mingle with other pet-loving families from our congregation and community
Animal vendors showcasing pet products and services
Pet adoption opportunities to find your next furry family member
Free professional pet training advice and tips

Questions? Contact Barbara Marks at bcm1616@yahoo.com.
This event is free to attend, and registration is not required.
