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The month of Elul is a month of preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. That’s why Jews blow the shofar (almost) every day of the month.

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Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Event Series Tot Shabbat

HomeBeis@AA Family Shabbat

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Front Lawn 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

Join us one Saturday a month for Family Shabbat! Bring a comfy blanket, and sing and dance to your favorite Shabbat morning jams. It's an event perfect for the whole […]

Sing Out Shabbat Weekend

Ahavath Achim Synagogue 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

Raise up your voice at Sing Out Shabbat featuring guest artists-in-residence, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Coleen Dieker! Those of you that joined us for last year's Selichot Weekend with Rabbi […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Mincha/Ma'ariv Service (Hybrid)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join Via Zoom

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Event Series Sisterhood Minyan

Sisterhood Minyan (Hybrid)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

On the first Tuesday of the month, join Rabbi Blustin and enthusiastic women minyan-goers (along with any men who would like to join) for Morning Minyan. Stay for coffee and […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Event Series Tot Shabbat

Grandparents Shabbat

Ahavath Achim Synagogue 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11, so we are celebrating with an interactive, multi-generational Shabbat morning service the day before! Our regular Shabbat morning service begins at 9:30 a.m., […]

Event Series Rebbe's Tish

Rebbe's Tish ⏺️

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join us on the second Shabbat of the month for Rebbe's Tish where we'll raise our voices in song, learn new melodies, share stories, and bring a little more joy […]

New Machzor Overview Class with Rabbi Blustin (In-Person)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

New Machzor, but don’t know how to use it? Join Rabbi Sam Blustin to learn more about what the new machzor offers and how it might enhance your High Holiday […]

New Machzor Overview Class with Rabbi Blustin (Hybrid)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

New Machzor, but don’t know how to use it? Join the Rabbi Sam Blustin to learn more about what the new machzor offers and how it might enhance your High […]

Chesed Appreciation Brunch

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Please join us for our second annual Chesed Appreciation Brunch where we will honor and thank our wonderful volunteers and welcome those who received Chesed (loving-kindness) these past few years. […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Selichot Service (Hybrid)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Begin the week of Rosh Hashanah at our Selichot service where we will lift up our voices and open our hearts. Selichot begins after Shabbat on the week prior to […]

Monkey Bars and Mimosas

Ahava Play Yard 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

Young families are invited to gather on the Ahava Play Yard for Monkey Bars and Mimosas! Drinks and light snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP […]

High Holiday Cemetery Memorial Service

Commemorate your loved ones' lives by joining us for our traditional High Holiday Cemetery Memorial Service held at both Arlington and Greenwood Cemeteries. The service will be led by Rabbi […]

mAAc's Third Annual Brunch

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join the Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc) for its Third Annual Brunch. Reconnect with friends, create new memories, and enjoy delicious food all while moving to the music of Jeni […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Mincha/Ma'ariv Service (Hybrid)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join Via Zoom

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Reverse Tashlich

Peachtree Creek Greenway—Brookhaven 1801 Corporate Blvd, Brookhaven, GA

Join AA's Greening Group in partnership with Congregation Shearith Israel and JCAN-Georgia (Jewish Climate Action Network) for an opportunity to reverse the neglect and disrespect for the world by cleaning […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

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Sukkot

Sukkot Service (Hybrid)

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join Via Zoom

Sisters in the Sukkah

Sukkah at AA 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

Gather with friends in the sukkah for amazing company and a delicious dinner catered by Chef Alex! The cost to attend is $25 per person. The deadline to register is […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Tunes and Meshorerim

AA Tunes Campaign

What are the AA tunes? Our rabbis hear this question yearly as the journey toward the High Holidays begins. The AA tunes are melodies that have accompanied us through countless High Holidays throughout our youth and as we grew with the congregation. Cantor after cantor, choir after choir, some melodies have followed us, embraced us, and given us a sense of the holiness of the AA prayer experience. But what are they? We embarked on a mission to “find” the AA tunes, with our community’s help. Check out the journey!

AA Tunes Campaign

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Sing with the Meshorerim

Our Meshorerim (Hebrew for “spiritual singers”) group enhances prayer through music and song. The group is open to anyone regardless of musical background, Hebrew ability, or rehearsal attendance. Even if you’ve never attended a practice before, you can join our Meshorerim  anytime. All we ask is that you sit up front during the Holidays in the designated “Meshorerim” section and sing along when you can! See the full schedule of gatherings on the AA Tunes Linktree.

Questions? Please contact the Interim Director of Music and Tefillah: Bonnie Levine (music@aasynagogue.org).

AA Children's Choir

The Children’s Choir, introduced for the first time during the 5784 High Holiday services, will sing again this year! The Children’s Choir currently includes young singers ages 5–15 and rehearses on Sundays during our Kesher Jewish School program and Saturdays after Rebbe’s Tish.

Spiritual Preparation

They say listening to a band’s album before attending their concert can help people enjoy the show. The same is true of spiritual preparation for the High Holiday services. Familiarizing yourself with the audio tracks of the AA Tunes will lead to a more meaningful High Holiday experience! While we may not have an AA Tunes album (at least not yet), we offer sheet music and audio files for some of our selections. You can find an index with links here.

Behind the "AA Tunes"

Ahavath Achim has a rich musical history of over a century, from commissioned choral works to rock band tributes. In addition to the AA Tunes Campaign playlist, please enjoy inspirational musical kavanot (Hebrew for “intentions” or “sincere feelings, directions of the heart”) and some of our favorite musical memories and stories about our beloved “AA Tunes” and other resources.

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Service Schedule

Kol Nidre—Friday, October 11

5–5:30 p.m.

Family Kol Nidre Service (up to 10 years old)

In-Person: Tent

5:30 p.m.

Vegan Kapparot

In-Person: Breezeway

6–6:15 p.m.

Mincha

In-Person: Sanctuary
Virtual: Zoom and YouTube

Join Zoom

6:15–7:00 p.m.

Kol Nidre Service
Candle Lighting: 6:49 p.m.

7–9:00 p.m.

Ma’ariv Service

Yom Kippur—Saturday, October 12

7:45–10:00 a.m.

Childcare (6 months–6th grade)

Check-In at Ahava

8:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

Sanctuary and Yizkor Services
The Yizkor service will begin around 1:00 p.m.

In-Person: Sanctuary
Virtual: Zoom and YouTube

Join Zoom

10:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

Child/Teen Programming (6 months–12th grade)

Check-In at Ahava
Registration from 10–10:15 a.m.

10:15–10:50 a.m.

10:15–10:50 a.m.

10:15–10:50 a.m.

10:55–11:30 a.m.

10:55–11:30 a.m.

10:55–11:30 a.m.

Family Services:

Pre-K–2nd Grade: Family Service

3rd–7th Grade: Audience Performance

8th–12th Grade: Speaker and Drum Circle

Pre-K–2nd Grade: Audience Performance

3rd–7th Grade: Family Service

8th–12th Grade: Speaker and Drum Circle

In-Person: Tent

In-Person: Paradies Hall

In-Person: Library

In-Person: Paradies Hall

In-Person: Tent

In-Person: Library

10–11:00 a.m.

Torah Study (Led by Dr. Douglas Ander)

In-Person: Ellman Chapel
Virtual: Zoom

Join Zoom

2–3:00 p.m.

Beit Midrash Study Hall: (Re)Engaging Differing Faith and Ethnic Communities After 10/7

Consulate General Anat Sultan-Dadon, Victoria Raggs, and Sam Halpern (Moderated by Judy Marx)

In-Person: Sanctuary
Virtual: Zoom

Join Zoom

3–6:00 p.m.

Yom Kippur Chant and Drum Circle

In-Person: Paradies Hall

5:15 p.m.

Mincha
Reading of the Book of Jonah

In-Person: Sanctuary
Virtual: Zoom and YouTube

Join Zoom

6:15 p.m.

Neilah Service

7:32 p.m.

Ma’ariv/Havdallah/Final Shofar Blast Service

7:45 p.m.

Break Fast

Gold Doors and Breezeway

Visit our events calendar for the Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah schedules!

Community Partners

Congregation Bet Haverim

Congregation Bet Haverim is a Reconstructionist Jewish community in Atlanta. Our mission, in a nutshell, is to provide contemporary Jewish spiritual, educational, cultural, and social experiences in which an individual can integrate practice of Judaism with other aspects of their life, including social consciousness, intellectual curiosity, sexual orientation, and familial bonds. We serve and support the lesbian, gay, and transgender communities and promote the Reconstructionist concept of Judaism as an evolving religious civilization.

Ma'alot

Ma’alot is an inclusive spiritual community that transforms lives through nature, music, and Jewish wisdom. Through immersive gatherings, we experiment, we remember, and we reimagine powerful Jewish practices that have transformed communities over the centuries. We take creative approaches to building holistic Jewish lives and welcome you just as you are.

18Doors

18Doors is dedicated to empowering people in interfaith relationships to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices. We encourage Jewish communities to welcome these families and provide educational content, programs, and resources to support them in their Jewish journeys.

Presenters

Featured Presenter—Music in Common

Music in Common curates experiences for people across social divides to discover common ground through facilitated conversation and music. Our nonprofit organization’s mission is to strengthen, empower, and connect communities through the universal language of music.  

At our core, we hold high two foundational principles: it is hard to hate up close, and music can change the world. Our proven person-to-person methodology is informed by evidence-based social psychology and education models that help communities work through conflict. Gordon Allport’s Intergroup Contact Theory, Elliot Aronson’s Jigsaw Classroom, and 21st Century Learning’s Four C’s (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking) are the cornerstones of our unique approach.  

Since 2005, our programs and projects have directly served more than 10,000 people in over 400 communities worldwide, bringing together face-to-face Black and White Americans, Israelis and Palestinians, refugee, immigrant, and American-born youth, and Jews, Christians, and Muslims, among many others. 90% of MIC program participants surveyed report new learning about different faiths and cultures and resolve to reject stereotyping and increase respect for others moving forward.

Liliane Kshensky Baxter

Lili Baxter, a writer and teacher, was born in a DP camp in Sweden and grew up in Paris and New York. Having witnessed the familial and social ravages of hatred and war, she has devoted her life to the study and practice of nonviolence. Lili was hired by Coretta Scott King as the King Center’s director of nonviolence education and training and served for two decades on the U.S. and international boards of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the world’s oldest interfaith peace organization. She directed the Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education at the Breman Museum and, upon her retirement, was invited to return to The King Center as NV365 Senior Educator. Lili holds a PhD from Emory University in Women’s Studies and Human Development.

Jordan Forman

Jordan Forman has been the Ba’al Korei at AA since 1998 and has been the Ritual Coordinator and one of our Shlichei Tzibbur since 2010. In his role as Ritual Coordinator, he has been the “closer” for our B’nai Mitzvah and maker of MP3s for those looking to assist with T-ah, Haftara, and tefillot. In his “spare time”, Jordan is a Partner at the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP. Jordan has been married to native AA member Lori Tillem for nine years. His son Joshua is going into his third year at Georgia Tech, and he also has two stepchildren, Maxwell and Isabelle.

Audrey Galex

Audrey Galex is the author of the children’s picture book Turtle Rocks and the creator of The Abandoned Mattress Photojournalism Project. She serves as Community Engagement Director for AIB Network (Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters.) Audrey is on the Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta and Essential Theatre boards. She enjoys making a fool of herself on the dance floor, telling, listening to, and sharing stories and folktales, playing miniature golf poorly, drinking strong coffee, pulling weeds in her vegetable and herb garden, doing Duolingo despite the lack of mastery in any language other than English, and schmoozing with friends.

Gayanne Geurin

Gayanne Geurin currently offers vocal coaching and healing work in both individual and retreat settings. She served as music director at CBH for 18 years. Her experiences as a spiritual leader, music director, singer, and psychotherapist, along with her skills in vocal function and improvisational exploration, offer a unique and diverse toolkit for guiding folks in their journey with their voice. She came to claim her own singing voice through a long stop-and-start journey mixed with fear, spiritual cultivation, and expansive possibility. You can hear her on her album on Bandcamp: by the god tree and recordings by Congregation Bet Haverim on Spotify. What calls and inspires her now is how each of us develops a deeper relationship with the natural world, Earth. She can be reached at gayannegeurin@gmail.com.

Scott Glazer

Scott Glazer is a renowned musician based in Atlanta, and he is celebrated for his versatile talents as a bassist and vocalist. With several decades of career, Scott has become a staple in the Atlanta music scene, known for his dynamic performances and deep-rooted passion for music.