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📯 Shofar blown
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.

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 […]

mAAc AJFF Preview Party

Join the mAAc (Mature Active Adult Community) for a preview of movies coming to this year's Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, led by our own Judy Marx! This event is virtual, […]

Shabbat Dinner and Singing

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

Continue the evening with a delicious Shabbat dinner and much more signing! Registration is required for this event at $25 per adult, $15 per child (registration link below). Register for […]

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

Family Shabbat ⏺️

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

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for Family Shabbat, a short and sweet musical service geared toward our young families! The program starts at 11:30 a.m., but […]

Event Series Blood Drive

Blood Drive

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

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 […]

Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting

Wade Walker Park 5605 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA

Join the community in planting 73 trees in Wade Walker Park to help sustain our urban forest and celebrate Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish "New Year of Trees". Tu B’Shvat (literally, […]

Event Series Shabbat Morning Service

Sisterhood Shabbat (Hybrid)

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

Join us in celebrating the women of Sisterhood and the many incredible initiatives created, curated, and sustained through the hard work of their members! 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 Latte and Learn

Latte and Learn

Join Sisterhood and the rabbis one Thursday a month for a morning coffee (or tea), conversation, and learning! This season's topic, taught by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal: Weep, Pray, Love: Rachel […]

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study — Repro Shabbat (Hybrid)

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

The National Council of Jewish Women has coordinated congregations around the country in solidarity and study focused on the issue of reproductive rights. Join Rabbi Blustin to explore this week's […]

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 […]

Z'havah Hamentashen Bake-Off 🚹

The Home of Avital Cohen

Sara Papier was last year's Purim Queen—Will she retain her crown? It's time for Z'havah's annual Hamantashen Bake-Off competition! We provide the dough (gluten-free available) and you bring the filling—vegetarian […]

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 […]

Purim PaloozAA

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

This year's Purim PaloozAA is going to be out-of-this-world! Join us for a space-themed Purim party as we gather for a morning of games, crafts, prizes, treats, and fun. Attractions […]

Mincha and Musical Ma'ariv and Megillah Reading (Hybrid)

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

Join us for a musical parody service like none other followed by an interactive Megillah reading by our very own Steve Grossman. Come solo or with your family but definitely […]

Bat Mitzvah Celebration of Ma'ayan Bella Rosenthal 🚹

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

Celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Ma'ayan Bella Rosenthal (daughter of Brooke and Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal) and her friend, Bella Ebrams, with dancing, games, and lots of fun! It's Purim, so […]

Purim Seudah Mitzvah 🔀

Ahavath Achim Synagogue - Cohen Pavilion 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

Fulfill one of the four commandments of Purim (a celebratory meal) by joining morning minyan regulars for a special Purim mitzvah meal. Come and learn some special insight about the […]

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 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 […]

Hunger Walk Run

The Home Depot Backyard 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA

Once again, AA's team, Sally's Friends, is supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank at the Hunger Walk Run! You can participate virtually or in person as we take steps collectively […]

Event Series Latte and Learn

Latte and Learn

Join Sisterhood and the rabbis one Thursday a month for a morning coffee (or tea), conversation, and learning! This season's topic, taught by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal: Weep, Pray, Love: Rachel […]

mAAc Tour of Mercedes Benz Stadium 🚹

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

Join the Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc) for a tour of the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Envisioned and built by Arthur Blank, the Mercedes Benz Stadium is more than sports. On […]

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!

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

Selichot—Saturday, September 28

6:15–7:45 p.m.

Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet Service
Havdallah: 7:50 p.m.

In-Person: Ellman Chapel
Virtual: Zoom

7:45–10:30 p.m.

Ma’ariv/Havdallah/Selichot Service

In-Person: Ellman Chapel
Virtual: Zoom