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SUMMARY:Candle Lighting
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Service 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. \n Join Via Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-4-4-3-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Minyan 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. \n Join Via Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/weekday-morning-minyan-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Iyyar
DESCRIPTION:Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rosh-chodesh-iyyar-5/
LOCATION:GA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Minyan 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. \n Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/evening-minyan-5-2-3-2-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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SUMMARY:🔀 Weekly Parsha Study Series with Rabbi Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Parsha Study Series\nwith Rabbi Rosenthal\n\nWhat if one hour on a Wednesday afternoon could nourish your mind\, your spirit\, and your community — all at once?\n  \nEvery Wednesday at 5 PM EDT\, Rabbi Rosenthal hosts his Weekly Parsha Class\, a warm and lively gathering where we dive deep into the weekly Torah portion together. This isn't a lecture — it's a conversation. A space for honest reflection\, spirited debate\, and the kind of questions that don't always have easy answers. Together\, we explore what our ancient texts have to say about our very modern lives. \nAnd because Torah study is best enjoyed with good company and good taste\, we set the table with wine\, cheese\, and sweets for the palate — and wisdom and discussion for the mind. \nThe class meets every Wednesday at 5 PM EDT — with one exception: there will be no class on Wednesday\, April 1st\, as we will all be gathered around our Seder tables for the first night of Passover. We will resume the following week and continue our journey together. \nBut here's what makes Wednesday evenings truly special: the class flows seamlessly into our Evening Minyan\, giving each participant the opportunity to earn not one\, not two\, but three mitzvahs in a single afternoon: \n✡ Study Torah — Engage deeply with our sacred tradition. \n✡ Help Make a Minyan — Your presence is a gift. When you show up for Evening Minyan\, you are not only making communal prayer possible — you are wrapping your arms around the members of our spiritual family who are saying Kaddish\, holding them up as they find their footing again after losing someone they love deeply. There is no greater act of chesed than simply being there. \n✡ Strengthen the Bonds of Community — Show up for one another\, week after week. \nWhether you are a seasoned Torah scholar or simply curious about what the weekly portion has to say to you\, all are welcome at this table. No prior knowledge required — only an open heart and a willingness to explore. \nJoin us this Wednesday at 5 PM EDT in person or online:  + Join Zoom\nWe'd love to see you there.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-series-with-rabbi-rosenthal-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
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SUMMARY:Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRequired 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) \n \n Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/biblical-hebrew-class-2-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T232104Z
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SUMMARY:Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Nesiah\, Hebrew for "journey\," is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's on-the-move program for 7th through 9th-grade students. Nesiah runs on a triennial curriculum\, each year exploring a defining era in Jewish history and culminating with a memorable trip. The curriculum is uniquely designed to the needs of day school students and public-school students alike. As students gain a greater understanding of our shared Jewish history\, they also learn more about their own identities and their families' stories. \nThe Nesiah program is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/nesiah-7th-9th-grade-2-2/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Nesiah (7th–9th Grade),Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Kesher is Hebrew for "connection\," and connection is at the center of everything we do. Kesher is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's Jewish school program for children Pre-K through 6th grade. \nThe Kesher program meshes Jewish holidays and values and children's interests into a child-centered\, project-based curriculum. We believe in teaching children to view relationships and interactions with others and the environment through the lens of ten Jewish values (listed below). We create confident and curious Jewish learners in a safe space where they can take risks\, question\, play\, learn\, explore\, engage\, create\, make meaning\, and love. We foster the child's sense of Jewish self-discovery by providing a nurturing environment where each person can explore and create their own identity. \nThe Kesher program is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/kesher-pre-k-6th-grade-%e2%8f%ba%ef%b8%8f-3-3/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade),Youth Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T103000
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. \n Join Via Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/morning-minyan-2-2/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T203100
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SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat
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URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-224/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
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SUMMARY:Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet/Ma'ariv/Havdallah 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us each week as we say goodbye to Shabbat and start the following week anew. Prayer\, Torah reading\, a short study with the rabbi\, a light seudah sheleshet (third meal)\, and a musical havdallah will be part of this experience! \nJoin us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/mincha-seudah-sheleshet-maariv-havdallah-17-3-3/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
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CREATED:20260410T051900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T052307Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Exploration Table
DESCRIPTION:Israel Exploration Table\nWe must share and live our story\, and that begins with learning it.\nWe are invited to embrace this opportunity.\nIn Person: Paradies Hall\nOnline:  + Zoom \nJoin us in a thoughtful discussion at our Israel Exploration Table\, during Shabbat kiddush lunch\, in Paradies Hall\, or on Zoom.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/israel-exploration-table-3/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions? Contact music@aasynagogue.org.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rebbes-tish-4-4/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160203Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study 🔀
DESCRIPTION:TORAH STUDY\nWhere lay leaders\, rabbis\, and congregants lead lively discussions about the weekly Parashat.\nJoin 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. \nIn-Person: Cavalier Room\nOnline:  Zoom \n\nWeekly Source Sheet (When Applicable)\n \nQuestions? Contact the chair:\nMichael Miller – mgmiller@sloan.mit.edu
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/torah-study-v2-3/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
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CREATED:20260406T151615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T155818Z
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SUMMARY:Adult B'Nai Mitzvah and Meshorerim Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to celebrate our adult B'nai Mitzvah group for this important milestone\, joined by AA's Meshorerim\, for a very special Shabbat morning service on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026. \nPlease join us in Epstein Sanctuary or online. \n  + Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/adult-bnai-mitzvah-meshorerim-shabbat-morning-service-%f0%9f%94%80/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Prayer,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T194700
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T194700
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20240620T220824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220824Z
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SUMMARY:Candle Lighting
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URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-252/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20260325T232526Z
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SUMMARY:🔀 Robert Ratonyi - Yizkor Featured Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Robert Ratonyi\nYizkor Featured Speaker\nApril 9 | 11:30 AM EDT \nJoining us during Yizkor service on the last day of Passover\, Robert Ratonyi\, author of From Darkness into Light: My Journey Through Nazism\, Fascism\, and Communism to Freedom\, will speak about his experiences before\, during\, and after the war as a child survivor of the Holocaust. \nJoin us during Yizkor service in Epstein Sanctuary or online. \n + Join Zoom\nRobert Ratonyi was born in Budapest in 1938\, the year of Kristallnacht\, when Nazi Germany annexed Austria into the Third Reich\, signaling Hitler's intention to start the Second World War in 1939. He survived the Holocaust\, despite both of his parents being deported\, his father in 1942 and his mother in 1944\, to different concentration camps. His mother survived and raised Robert during the Soviet communist dictatorship. He was a freshman at the Budapest University of Technology\, where he became involved in the bloody uprising against the regime in October 1956. After the Russians crushed the uprising\, he fled to Austria and emigrated to Canada in February 1957\, where he met his wife Eva\, also a Hungarian Holocaust survivor.  \nIn Montreal\, Canada\, Robert restarted his life\, learning English\, working during the day\, and continuing his studies in an evening engineering program at a local university. In 1961\, he transferred to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States\, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering. He also received a Master of Science Degree in Management from Drexel University and embarked on a new career in business and finance.  \nRobert Ratonyi had a successful business career at several large companies\, such as General Electric\, Exxon\, Xerox \, and Contel. After a corporate career\, in 1986\, he and his wife started a mergers and acquisitions firm in Atlanta\, Georgia. After the fall of the "Iron Curtain"\, he also worked as an investment banker in Budapest for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 1993 and 1994 to help the Hungarian government's privatization program.  \nAs a child Holocaust survivor\, he regularly speaks to Middle and High school students on behalf of the William Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Museum and the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. He has spoken at churches\, educational institutions\, and civic organizations throughout Georgia. He and his wife live in Atlanta and are avid supporters of the arts\, education\, local Jewish organizations\, and Israel.  \nIn 2020\, he published the memoirs of his early life in a book titled From Darkness into Light – My Journey Through Nazism\, Fascism\, and Communism to Freedom.   
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/robert-ratonyi-yizkor-featured-speaker/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T202600
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T202600
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SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat
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URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-223/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:AA Play and Pray ⏺️
DESCRIPTION: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! We 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. \nWhat awaits your family: \n\nInteractive learning of Shabbat prayers and rituals\nTraditional melodies that will touch your hearts\nDelicious snacks\, Kiddush juice\, and fresh challah\nOpportunities to build lasting friendships within our community\nA welcoming space for children to engage with their Jewish heritage\n\nWhether 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! \nQuestions? Contact the Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning: Eric Feld (efeld@aasynagogue.org). \nAhavath Achim Synagogue's youth education programming is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/aa-play-and-pray-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kid Friendly,Learning,Shabbat,Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T194100
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SUMMARY:Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-251/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
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SUMMARY:Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a Transformative Jewish Journey\nAre 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! \nThis 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. \nYou 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. \nIn the coming year\, you will: \n\nLearn the skills of reading Hebrew (while learning the meaning of keywords)\nLearn how to chant the words from the Torah\nStudy the weekly text of the Torah (in English) to glean the rich stories that have shaped our tradition\n\nNo previous experience is required! Spaces are limited\, so register today (link below). \nQuestions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org). \n Register
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/adult-bnai-mitzvah-course/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205750Z
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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:20260328T202000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T202000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20240621T015913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015913Z
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SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-222/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193600
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193600
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20240620T220823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220823Z
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SUMMARY:Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-250/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20260225T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T185322Z
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SUMMARY:Passover Mastery: A Three-Part Series ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/passover-mastery-a-four-part-series-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Private: The Dupree Office Center\, 6120 Johnsons Ferry Rd\, Sandy Springs\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20260122T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T124146Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday and Anniversary Breakfast - March 2026 ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE + CELEBRATE\nBirthday + Anniversary Breakfast\n\nMarch 22\, 2026 \n\nRegister Here\n \nJoin us for the morning minyan service at 9:00 a.m. followed by a wonderful breakfast in honor of our January\, February\, & March birthday and anniversary celebrants! We hope you will come celebrate with your Ahavath Achim family. \nRegistration is required. \nQuestions? Contact Greg Cohen\, Development Director: \n\ngcohen@aasynagogue.org\n404-603-5754 ext 233\n\nContributions to the Daily Minyan-Helen Cavalier and Joe Cohen Fund are greatly appreciated. All proceeds are used to provide Shiva trays to bereaved families on behalf of the congregation.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/birthday-and-anniversary-breakfast-march-2026%e2%8f%ba%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T201500
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20240621T015913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015913Z
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SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-221/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T193100
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T193100
DTSTAMP:20260418T102958
CREATED:20240620T220822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220822Z
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SUMMARY:Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-249/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Nisan
DESCRIPTION:Start of month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rosh-chodesh-nisan-3/
LOCATION:GA
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