Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
2024-12-14 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom.
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Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
2024-12-14 12:30 - 14:00 | 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.

Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet/Ma'ariv/Havdallah 🔀
2024-12-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
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!
Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom.
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Conclusion of Shabbat
2024-12-14 17:55, 2024-12-21 17:58, 2024-12-28 18:02 | GA

Sparks of Light + Summer Experience Expo ⏺️
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
An Unforgettable Evening of Light, Celebration, and Connection
Join us for our annual Sparks of Light Chanukah celebration in tandem with a Summer Experience Expo! Guests will enjoy a unique community event that combines the festive spirit of Chanukah with an exciting opportunity to explore the best in Jewish summer programs for kids, tweens, and teens.

Interactive Fun: Visit booths hosted by top summer programs and organizations offering engaging activities and valuable insights into their programs.
Delicious Food: Savor delicious kosher donuts and dinner options for purchase.

Spectacular Fireworks: End the evening with a dazzling fireworks display, generously sponsored by Wayne Neuwirth, celebrating the light and joy of Chanukah.

We are partnering with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and the Community Gather Grant, Congregation Bet Haverim, Congregation Shearith Israel, Jewish Kids Group (JKG), and Ma'alot to bring you the Summer Experience Expo. Explore the best day and sleepaway camps and teen programs to help your children build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories. Whether you're looking for adventure, leadership development, or just plain summer fun, this event will connect you with experiences tailored to every age and interest. Representatives from the following renowned programs and organizations will have booths to showcase their summer programs: Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI/JNF), American Jewish Committee (AJC), Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Blue Star Camps, Camp Barney Medintz, Camp Judaea, CampWithUs, Creating Connected Communities (CCC), Camp Ramah Darom, Epstein Summer Adventure (ESA), In the City Camp (ITC), Jewish Interest Free Loan Association of GA (JIFLA), Jewish Student Union (JSU), Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Day Camps, Root One, URJ Camp Coleman, and URJ 6 Points and Sports Academy.
This event is FREE, but registration (form linked below) is required by Wednesday, December 11.
Questions? Contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5754).
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Sparks of Light After Party ⏺️
2024-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Fire Maker Brewing Company, 975 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318
Young adults (ages ~25–42) are invited to continue the Chanukah festivities after our Sparks of Light + Summer Experience Expo! Meet at the Synagogue at 6:30 p.m. sharp for fireworks and then head with friends to Fire Maker Brewing Company for a drink—first drink on us!
There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743).

Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
2024-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | GA
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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Candle Lighting
2024-12-20 17:14, 2024-12-27 17:18 | GA

Shabbat Evening Service 🔀
2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom.
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Inclusion and Belonging Chanukah Party ⏺️
2024-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable Chanukah celebration hosted by AA's Inclusion and Belonging Initiative and Friendship Circle of Atlanta! Enjoy delicious food, exciting games, great company, and much more as we come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Don't miss out on the fun—this is one celebration you'll want to be part of!
There is no cost to attend this event, but RSVP is required by Monday, December 16, by contacting the event chair: Shelly Dollar (dollarshelly@gmail.com).
AA's Inclusion and Belonging Initiative seeks to empower people of all abilities by creating physical, emotional, and spiritual space so that all people who want to be part of our community feel welcome and belong.

Office Closed
2024-12-23 - 2024-12-25, 2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01 | GA

mAAc Meets: Current Events with Rabbi Neil Sandler ▶️
2024-12-23 16:00 - 17:00 | GA
Join mAAc members, fellow congregants, and Rabbi Neil Sandler twice a month for Rabbi Sandler's current events discussion group! Rabbi Sandler continues to keep us informed about current events affecting the Jewish Community. He teaches us not only to be aware of current events but also to understand them.
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Chanukah Begins
2024-12-25 18:03 | GA

Chanukah Day 1
2024-12-26 | GA

Chanukah Day 2
2024-12-27 | GA

Chanukah Day 3
2024-12-28 | GA

Chanukah Day 4
2024-12-29 | GA

Chanukah Day 5
2024-12-30 | GA

Chanukah Day 6
2024-12-31 | GA

Rosh Chodesh Tevet
2024-12-31, 2025-01-01 | GA
Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar

New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 | GA

Champagne Blessings for the New Year ▶️
2024-12-31 17:45 - 18:00 | GA
Ring in the New Year with prayer, community, and a l'chaim with good friends. Join Rabbi Mike and your Ahavath Achim family for a pre-evening minyan, filled with connection, prayer, and blessings for the year ahead. Bring your favorite champagne, sparkling water, or soda to enjoy! (Remember, New Year's resolutions don't go into effect for a few hours, so the soda doesn't need to be diet!)
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Chanukah Day 7
2025-01-01 | GA

New Year's Day
2025-01-01 | GA

Sisterhood Chanukah Party ⏺️
2025-01-02 13:30 - 15:30 | The Borghese Condominium Meeting Room, 3286 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join your Sisters as we celebrate the last day of Chanukah and honor our 90+ Sisterhood members! Light snacks and tea will be served as we enjoy a friendly game of Chanukah trivia.
The event is free, but registration is required (link below) by Monday, December 30.
Questions? Contact the event chair: Sara Papier (papier.sm@gmail.com).
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