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SUMMARY:Congregation-Wide Social Justice Meeting 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second congregation-wide gathering dedicated to redifat tzedek\, the pursuit of justice. Together\, we'll explore ongoing initiatives led by AA leaders\, identify key issues facing our Jewish community\, and begin building connections among those with shared passions. Join us as we turn our shared values into action!\n \nWe'll continue building on our progress\, focusing on: \n\n\nReviewing insights from our last meeting—exploring shared interests\, skills\, and connections \n\n\nAssessing current leadership—identifying emerging leaders and opportunities for growth \n\n\nPlanning impactful initiatives for the next 4–6 weeks\, such as: \n\n\nProviding essential supplies to unhoused individuals in Atlanta \n\n\nAdvocating for anti-hunger initiatives through Mazon and SNAP \n\n\nSupporting Atlanta's new Jewish Labor Committee (JLC) Labor Seder \n\n\nOrganizing potential meetings with elected officials \n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and dinner will be provided. If you will attend in person\, RSVP is required to Jill Rosner (jrosner@aasynagogue.org). \nQuestions? Contact Rabbi Mike Rothbaum (mrothbaum@aasynagogue.org). \nJoin us in Paradies Hall or via Zoom. \n Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/congregation-wide-social-justice-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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SUMMARY:Friendship 5K ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Ahavath Achim and the Inclusion and Belonging Initiative are proud sponsors of the Friendship Circle 5K. You can Walk it. You can Run it. You Can Roll it. Whether you participate in the 5K timed-race or the 1K walk\, whether you cheer or join for the Friendship Festival that follows\, be a part of this sensational event that highlights the unique friendships in the Atlanta inclusion community. Whatever it takes to be an ambassador for understanding and appreciating the unique gifts of people with all abilities\, we invite you to show up #AsYouAre! Following the finish line\, celebrate with us at the Friendship Festival for entertainment and fun for all ages and abilities. Funds raised will help support a wide array of programs at Friendship Circle of Atlanta. \n Register  Volunteer  Donate
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/friendship-5k/
LOCATION:Brook Run Park\, 4770 N Peachtree Rd \, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraising,Social Action
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Shabbat 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the front lines of environmental justice at our Greening Group's third Sustainability Shabbat! \nThis event is free\, and registration is not required. \nQuestions? Contact the Greening Group Chair: Myrtle Lewin (aagreening@gmail.com). \nJoin us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom. \n Join Via Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/sustainability-shabbat-3/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Prayer,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Do the mitzvah of donating blood at Ahavath Achim Synagogue's quarterly Blood Drive. Every day\, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims\, heart surgery and organ transplant patients\, and those battling cancer. The need for blood is constant! \nThe quarterly Blood Drive is sponsored by Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, Congregation Shearith Israel\, Congregation Or VeShalom\, Atlanta Jewish War Veterans Post 112\, and Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 216. \n Schedule Appointment
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/blood-drive-15/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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SUMMARY:The Great Big Recycling Event ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Start collecting your unwanted\, hard-to-recycle items for the spring Great Big Recycling Event! The AA Greening Group will take these items to CHaRM (the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) for you\, keeping harmful contaminants out of landfills. \nPlease bring only the items listed below to the Synagogue's upper parking lot. Please note the increased charges. We will weigh what you bring. Greening Group volunteers will help you unload and collect fees and donations (always welcomed). \n\nStyrofoam (e.g.\, coolers and appliance packing)(no packing peanuts)\nSmall appliances ($.55 per pound)\nTVs and monitors ($25 per item)\nElectronics\, electrical cords\, batteries (no alkaline)\, and chargers ($.55 per pound)\nFluorescent bulb tubes ($1 per bulb)\nCDs and CD cases (separated; no paper covers or inserts)\nPlastic pill bottles (with recycling numbers 1\, 2\, or 5)\nGlass bottles (clean and dry; no lids) ($.35 per pound)\nBooks (hardback or paperback)\nPlastic bags (ones that stretch like grocery bags; no crackly bags or bubble plastic)\nPlastic film (filmy white or clean food service like Saran wrap)\nPlastic containers (with triangular recycle numbers 1\, 2\, 4\, 5\, or 6)\nHousehold chemicals (e.g.\, herbicides\, pesticides\, bug spray\, drain cleaner)($.85 per pound)\nScrap metals\n\nQuestions? Call June Neumark (404.213.7540)\, Patsy Little (770.823.7609)\, or Myrtle Lewin (404.409.3169).
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/the-great-big-recycling-event-6/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Breezeway\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T080000
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SUMMARY:Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta Interfaith Build ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue has been a proud participating organization of Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta's Interfaith Build for over 25 years! Volunteers are needed for this year's house build for a deserving family. Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to volunteer. \nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Alan Wexler (alanwexler@databankinfo.com; 404.872.8880) by Sunday\, June 15\, and he will send you more information on the build and how to register.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/habitat-for-humanity-nw-metro-atlanta-interfaith-build-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000
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SUMMARY:Green Team Campus Walk and Talk ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning with the Green Team for a morning walk and talk! Start your day by attending morning minyan at 9:00 a.m. Then\, at 10:00 a.m.\, we'll gather at the Cohen-Kogon Pavilion for some casual conversation before setting off on a short\, scenic walk around our beautiful campus. We'll begin walking around 10:15 a.m.\, covering no more than a mile\, and wrapping up by 11:30 a.m. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. We look forward to discovering hidden corners of our campus with you! \nThis event is free and registration is not required. \nQuestions? Contact the Greening Group co-chair: Myrtle Lewin (aagreening@gmail.com).
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/green-team-campus-walk-and-talk/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Do the mitzvah of donating blood at Ahavath Achim Synagogue's quarterly Blood Drive. Every day\, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims\, heart surgery and organ transplant patients\, and those battling cancer. The need for blood is constant! \nThe quarterly Blood Drive is sponsored by Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, Congregation Shearith Israel\, Congregation Or VeShalom\, Atlanta Jewish War Veterans Post 112\, and Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 216. \n Schedule Appointment
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/blood-drive-16/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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SUMMARY:Reverse Tashlich ⏺️
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact the Greening Group Co-Chair: Myrtle Lewin (aagreening@gmail.com; 404.409.3196). \n Register
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/reverse-tashlich-5/
LOCATION:Peachtree Creek Greenway—Brookhaven\, 1801 Corporate Blvd\, Brookhaven\, GA\, 30329
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Kid Friendly,Social Action
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Blood saves lives.\nPlease schedule an appointment today to donate blood at our November 2nd Blood Drive. \nFrom 3 blood drives so far in 2025\, we collected 255 pints of blood.  If we collect 90 pints in November\, our total will be 345 pints for the year.  That can save up to 1\,035 lives. \n\nTo register go to:  www.redcrossblood.org\nUnder Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment\n\n\nor use this QR code\, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:\n\n \nMark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives: \n\nFebruary 1st\nMay 3rd\,\nAugust 2nd\nNovember 1st\n\nIn 2026\, let's set our goal at 350 pints and 5 new donors from each organization.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/blood-drive-17/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action
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SUMMARY:Social Action + Justice Meeting ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Our first Social Action/Social Justice 2025-26 Meeting of the new year is on Sunday\, November 16\, at 12 PM!\nWe invite all AA congregants to that meeting\, which will be held at our AA Synagogue. The meeting will focus on our current programs and the potential addition of one or more programs this year.\nQuestions? Please contact Alan Wexler:\nalanwexler@databankinfo.com\n404 872-8880
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/social-action-justice-meeting/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Blood saves lives. \nSign up today to donate at our quarterly Blood Drive. \nOur 2026 Goal: 350 Pints + 5 New Donors \nMark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives: \n\nFebruary 1\nMay 3\nAugust 2\nNovember 1\n\n\nUse this QR code\, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:\n\n \n\nOr go to:  www.redcrossblood.org\nUnder Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/quarterly-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
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SUMMARY:Repro Shabbat at AA
DESCRIPTION:REPRO SHABBAT\nat Ahavath Achim \nJoin Ahavath Achim\, event co-sponsors the AA Sisterhood and the National Council of Jewish Women\, Atlanta section\, on Saturday\,  February 14\, 2026\, as we stand with hundreds of congregations nationwide for Repro Shabbat 2026. \nDive into an engaging and thought-provoking Torah study\, listen to a spiritually engaging sermon\, and then stay for a stimulating\, important and impactful panel discussion where experts will discuss the state of reproductive health and rights in Georgia—and what you can do to help protect them. \nBe part of a powerful conversation rooted in Jewish values\, justice\, and action. \n\nRegister Here\n \nProgram\nHighlights \n10:30 – 11:30 AM\nCavalier Room \nLois Frank leads a Torah study discussion of Mishpatim (Exodus 21:22–25) and the Jewish legal framework governing the termination of pregnancy. \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nEpstein Sanctuary \nJewish Views on the Sanctity of Life and Terminating Pregnancy \nSermon presented by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal \n12:45 – 2:00 PM\nParadies Hall \nThe Current State of Reproductive Health and Rights in Georgia \nAn exclusive panel discussion facilitated by Susie Greenberg\, National Council of Jewish Women\, Atlanta section\, Co-President\, and chaired by Nancy Levine\, AA Executive Vice President. \nFeatured\nPanelists \nSusie\nGreenberg \n \nFacilitator \nCo-President of National Council of Jewish Women\, Atlanta Section\, attorney\, reproductive health advocate\, and small business owner \nMs. Greenberg served on the board of Planned Parenthood Southeast and has volunteered extensively as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children\, mentor to legal refugees\, and college counselor with the Sandy Springs Education Force. \nDr. Megan Cohen\, MD \n \nFormer Medical Director of Planned Parenthood Southeast and a full-spectrum OB/GYN in Atlanta\, specializing in complex family planning\, abortion\, and contraception care \nDr. Cohen brings over 11 years of experience in reproductive health care\, advocacy\, and contributions to national contraceptive guidelines. \nAndrea\nYoung \n \nAttorney and Executive Director of the ACLU of Georgia\, representing more than 22\,000 members \nA lifelong civil and human rights advocate\, Ms. Young previously served as legislative assistant to Senator Edward Kennedy and as Vice President for External Affairs at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington. \nRep. Shea Roberts \n \nGeorgia State House District 52 (Sandy Springs\, Brookhaven\, and Dunwoody) \nAn attorney\, small business owner\, and founder of United for Georgia Women\, Rep. Roberts entered public office following Georgia's passage of a six-week abortion ban. Since 2021\, she has worked to restore reproductive rights and is the lead sponsor of HB 598\, Georgia's Reproductive Freedom Act\, aimed at expanding abortion access and protecting patients and providers from political interference. \n\nclick here to join the conversation
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/repro-shabbat-at-aa/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Learning,Shabbat,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
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SUMMARY:Hunger Walk/Run 2026
DESCRIPTION:HUNGER\nWALK RUN 2026 \n\nSUPPORT SALLY'S FRIENDS HERE!\n \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 15 \nLocation: Home Depot Mercedes Benz Backyard green space \nEvent gates open @ 12 PM \nEvent step-off starts @ 2 PM\nEvent ends @ 4 PM \nTo donate online using a credit card\, Click Here to go to our synagogue team page\, Sally's Friends. \nThere is no processing fee. \nHunger Walk Run 2026 Jewish Federation: Sally's Friends – Atlanta Community Food Bank \n1. Click on Donate Now \n2. From the drop-down list Select a Team Member\, be sure to click on Sally Kaplan \n3. Enter the amount of your donation \n4. Complete the payment details \nIf you wish to mail a check\, please make the check payable to: \nHunger Walk 2026\, For: Sally's Friends \nMail to Sally Kaplan at:\n4507 Chattahoochee Way\nMarietta\, Georgia 30067 \nCall Bebe Kaplan for any concerns or questions:\n(404) 587-1736 
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/hunger-walk-run-2026/
LOCATION:The Home Depot Backyard\, 1 Backyard Way\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraising,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 15th Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder\nSunday\, March 29 at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. \nThis springtime holiday tradition will again bring together our area clergy to lead us through a modified Passover seder that includes facts and dilemmas currently facing people experiencing food insecurity. \nPrior to the festive meal and program\, the marketplace will offer opportunities to engage with dynamic local organizations that are on the front lines\, alleviating hunger in our city daily. \nUnder the theme: Uniting for a Future Without Hunger\, come during this season of bounty and reflection to learn about ways we can all help to address food insecurity. \nRegistration is required: https://www.atlantajcrc.org/event-details/2026-atlanta-interfaith-hunger–seder
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/atlanta-interfaith-hunger-seder/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Interfaith,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Blood saves lives. \nSign up today to donate at our quarterly Blood Drive. \nOur 2026 Goal: 350 Pints + 5 New Donors \nMark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives: \n\nFebruary 1\nMay 3\nAugust 2\nNovember 1\n\n\nUse this QR code\, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:\n\n \n\nOr go to:  www.redcrossblood.org\nUnder Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/quarterly-blood-drive-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T084430
CREATED:20260410T145249Z
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SUMMARY:The Spring Great Big Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:How can we repurpose or responsibly recycle items that can't go into our regular recycling?\nHow can we keep harmful contaminants out of landfills?\nWe'll help you!\nBring your recyclables to the Spring GBRE on Sunday\, May 3.\n\nOpen to AA Synagogue members and participants of the JWV Blood Drive\n\nAA Greening Group volunteers will help you unload and take most items to CHaRM (the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) for you! \n\nwww.livethrive.org/charm\n\nWe will accept ONLY the items listed below. Please note that many items have charges. We will weigh what you bring. Remember – real humans sort your recyclables. So please be respectful! \n\nStyrofoam: e.g. coolers\, appliance packaging\, clean\, bagged\nSmall appliances (55 cents per pound)\nTV's and monitors ($25.00 each)\nElectronics\, electric cords\, batteries (NO alkaline) and chargers (55 cents per pound)\nFluorescent bulb tubes: ($1.00 fee each)\nPlastic pill bottles (with recycling numbers 1\, 2\, or 5)\nGlass bottles\, clean and dry\, no lids (35 cents per pound)\nBooks: Hardback or paperback\nPlastic bags: Clean bags that stretch like grocery bags (but not crackly ones)\nPlastic film (filmy white or CLEAN food service like Saran wrap)\nPlastic containers: With triangular recycle sign # 1\, 2\, 4\, 5 or 6. Must be clean\, empty and dry! Not smelly!\nSoda cans (clean and dry – rinse out sugared sodas!) These are super valuable for recycling!\nHousehold chemicals: Herbicides\, pesticides\, bug spray\, drain cleaner etc. (85 cents per pound)\nScrap metals\n\nEXTRA! EXTRA! Spring GBRE EXTRA! \nWe are collecting bicycles that can be refurbished and given away.\nWe'll deliver them to a non-profit called Global Spokes (globalspokes.info). Global Spokes supports various organizations that help refugees as well as individuals who really\, really need transportation. Their volunteers repair used bikes and then donate them. Every bike that is donated by Global Spokes comes with a helmet\, lock\, and safety lights. Wow! The bikes must be repairable – no busted plastic Big Wheels\, and not the twisted bike that got run over in your driveway. \nContact us if you need someone to collect your bike\, or bring it to the GBRE on May 3. We'll do the rest! Thank you for participating in this mitzvah! \nQuestions? Call or text June Neumark at 404-213-7540\, Patsy Little at 770-823-7609\, or Myrtle Lewin at 404-409-3169.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/spring-great-big-recycling-event/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Breezeway\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T084430
CREATED:20260507T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T152934Z
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SUMMARY:Rebbe's Tish - Sustainability Edition ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:This week's very special Rebbe's Tish explores Jewish Stories about Environmental Justice — a rich\, immersive discussion weaving Torah\, tradition\, and our sacred responsibility to the earth. Join us following the Vegan & Sustainable Kiddush Lunch. \nWe'll start around 12:30 p.m. (or ~30 minutes after the service ends).
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rebbes-tish-sustainability-edition/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning,Shabbat,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T084430
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Blood saves lives. \nSign up today to donate at our quarterly Blood Drive. \nOur 2026 Goal: 350 Pints + 5 New Donors \nMark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives: \n\nFebruary 1\nMay 3\nAugust 2\nNovember 1\n\n\nUse this QR code\, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:\n\n \n\nOr go to:  www.redcrossblood.org\nUnder Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/quarterly-blood-drive-2/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action
GEO:33.8233671;-84.4089772
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T084430
CREATED:20260106T152935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T150132Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Blood saves lives. \nSign up today to donate at our quarterly Blood Drive. \nOur 2026 Goal: 350 Pints + 5 New Donors \nMark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives: \n\nFebruary 1\nMay 3\nAugust 2\nNovember 1\n\n\nUse this QR code\, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:\n\n \n\nOr go to:  www.redcrossblood.org\nUnder Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/quarterly-blood-drive-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action
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