Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
2024-12-28 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-04 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-25 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-22 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us during kiddush lunch on Shabbat mornings for Rebbe's Tish where we'll sing, do a bit of studying and kavanot, celebrate simchas, and fulfill the mitzvah of delighting in Shabbat and reciting the blessing after meals! Whether you attended the Shabbat morning service virtually, in person, or not at all, you are welcome to join us—Grab a seat at the square table in the atrium between the Sanctuary and Srochi Auditorium. We'll start around 12:30 p.m. (or ~30 minutes after the service ends) and sing the blessing after meals (Birkat HaMazon) between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact music@aasynagogue.org.

Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
2024-12-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-18 19:30 - 21:00 and 1 more date
Join us every Tuesday for Biblical Hebrew Class, led by Hebrew instructor, Jim Dricker. In this class, we will cover all aspects of grammar and a well-rounded basic vocabulary. Students set the pace of the program, and we will proceed as fast or as slow as the majority of the class requests. We might take two years to complete… maybe more… perhaps less! The only prerequisite is the ability to sound out Hebrew words.
Required textbook: The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew, Third Edition by Simon, Resnikoff, and Motzkin (available on Amazon and other book sellers)

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Torah Study 🔀
2025-01-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us every Shabbat morning for Torah Study, where lay leaders, rabbis, and congregants lead lively discussions about the weekly parashat. This discussion requires no special knowledge and is designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Torah and the wisdom of our Sages.
Questions? Contact the chair: Michael Miller (mgmiller@sloan.mit.edu).
Join us in the Cavalier Room or via Zoom.
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Torah Study ▶️ *Virtual Only*
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327

Rosh and Nosh ⏺️
2025-01-30 08:15 - 09:00, 2025-02-28 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.

Israel and Antisemitism: Facts, Lies, and Myths in the Media ⏺️
2025-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
You+2 and AA's Response to Antisemitism and Hate Committee welcome you, extended family, and friends of all faiths who stand with the Jewish people and Israel to join us for a panel discussion on antisemitism, Israel, and media coverage. The program will feature a conversation with three panelists, including Anat Sultan-Dadon (Consul General of Israel), Dov Wilker (Regional Director, American Jewish Committee), and Josh Levs (Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, Fact-Checker, and Host of They Stand Corrected Podcast), moderated by Lisa Cohen (Journalist and Media Consultant).
This event is free, but registration is required (form linked below).
Questions? Contact youplustwoevents@gmail.com or Nancy Levine (nlevine2660@gmail.com).
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Event Co-Chairs: Margie Eden, Brandon Goldberg, and Annice Parker
Host Committee: Allison Feldman, Jody and Ramon Franco, Rita and Arthur Bodner, Linda and Richard Bressler, Margo and Larry Gold, Eve Goldstein, Valerie Habif, Gail and Lyons Heyman, Vicki and Steve Morris, Marcia Spielberger, Sue Winner, Rina Wolfe, and Jill Vantosh
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You+2 was created by a group of Jewish women who came together in solidarity after the horrific events in Israel on October 7, 2023. There was a commonality that they were all unexpectedly experiencing… They were all receiving messages from friends who were not Jewish asking: "How are you doing? How can we support you, Israel, and the Jewish people? How can we learn more about what is going on in Israel?" From these genuine concerns and real-time questions, You+2 was born. You+2 will educate and bridge an understanding to promote dialogue about Jewish/Israel's history, the Israel-Hamas war, and local and worldwide antisemitism amongst people of all faiths. You+2 began with the idea of "You Bring Two Friends" of a different faith to the first event, and since then, You+2 has been blessed to evolve into something more far-reaching and encompassing throughout the Atlanta area.
AA's Response to Antisemitism and Hate Committee is working to increase awareness and understanding of antisemitism among our synagogue community as well as partners from other faith communities through education, advocacy, and programming. We strive to educate everyone about the federal and state laws that prohibit antisemitism as well as how to identify and report antisemitic activities that threaten the safety and security of our students and community. We work with faith leaders and diverse communities to increase their awareness of antisemitism and to help fight against antisemitic rhetoric and actions. This will be accomplished through engaging and educational programming including speakers, panels, online resources, and more.

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course ⏺️
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00
Embark on a Transformative Jewish Journey
Are you seeking to connect more meaningfully to Judaism by being a link to the centuries-old tradition of reading the Torah? Join our transformative Adult Bnai Mitzvah course!
This one-year course will give you the opportunity to learn to read Hebrew and chant from the Torah, an experience that will connect you to the past generations (l'dor v'dor) of passing down the tradition of keeping the Torah alive through the weekly reading on Shabbat.
You will not only be connected to past generations but to Jews around the world, who read the same words in their communities in France, Russia, India, China, and everywhere Jews congregate in their communities, happening at the same time you are reading.
In the coming year, you will:

Learn the skills of reading Hebrew (while learning the meaning of keywords)
Learn how to chant the words from the Torah
Study the weekly text of the Torah (in English) to glean the rich stories that have shaped our tradition

No previous experience is required! Spaces are limited, so register today (link below).
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org).
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