Ahavath Achim Synagogue

High Holiday Prep: Understanding Rosh Hashanah
2021-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Rosenthals
Join Rabbi Rosenthal for a look into the symbols, concepts, and meaning of the Rosh Hashanah service. What is the meaning of this Jewish New Year? What is repentance? How do we do Tshuva? Why apples and honey? Come and learn the stories and ideas that make the High Holidays so important for the Jewish community and the Jewish soul.
This learning opportunity will take place at the home of Rabbi Rosenthal, so RSVP is required for the address and to ensure space. Please RSVP to Jill Rosner (jrosner@aasynagogue.org). With the rise of the Covid-19 Delta Variant, infections, and hospitalizations, this class will now be held virtually only. No RSVP required.
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Biblical Hebrew Class
2021-08-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-08-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-08-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-08-04 19:30 - 20:30 | GA
Join us every Wednesday 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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Talmud Class with Dr. Sam Kessler
2021-08-25 17:00, 2021-08-18 17:00, 2021-08-11 17:00, 2021-08-04 17:00 | GA
Join us every Wednesday evening for a Talmud class led by Dr. Samuel Kessler as he leads us on a journey through the spiritual mind and rabbinic process which gave us the Jewish lives we have today. No prior Talmudic learning is necessary. Bring an open mind and a genuine interest in how our spiritual ancestors walked and thought through the world!
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Hebrew Reading Improvement Class
2021-08-24 19:30, 2021-08-17 19:30, 2021-08-10 19:30, 2021-08-03 19:30 | GA
Join us every Tuesday for Hebrew Reading Improvement Class, led by Hebrew instructor, Jim Dricker. This class functions as a "drop-in" for anyone who wishes to practice reading Hebrew to improve their fluency skills. Each session will stand alone, so weekly attendance is not required. Using passages from the Hebrew prayer book and bible, participants will receive guidance on practice-reading, looking for syllables, and dealing with complex words. Though there may be some discussion about word origins, this class will not deal with the complexity of verbs, grammar, or translation. No textbook is required; the instructor will provide all material by way of screen-sharing during the Zoom session.
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mAAc Meets: Tuesdays@AA
2021-08-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | GA
Join us for Tuesdays@AA, now part of our congregation's Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc). Every Tuesday, one of our rabbis will begin the class with a one-hour discussion. The second hour of the class will be led by another member of the group.
Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal will teach on the first Tuesday of the month on the topic, "Finding our Footing in Prayer"; Rabbi Neil Sandler will teach on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on the topic, "Current Events in the Jewish World"; and Rabbi Sam Blustin will teach on the third Tuesday of the month on the topic, "Mussar of the Month: Living Well."
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mAAc Meets: Movie Discussion - Women's Balcony
2021-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
Members of our Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc) are invited to join Rabbi Neil Sandler for a movie discussion on the film, Women's Balcony. mAAc members are asked to watch Women's Balcony prior to our program. It is available to buy or rent on Amazon.
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Cultural Arts Concert - The Sounds of Jewish America
2021-08-22 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
AA's Cultural Arts Concert Series (celebrating 40 years), in partnership with Neranenah (formerly the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival), presents The Sounds of Jewish America!
Join us for a musical evening featuring a fun, fascinating, and entertaining overview of Jewish contributions to American music during the 20th century. Joe Alterman, joined by Scott Glazer and Justin Chesarek, will play the works of Jewish musical legends like Harold Arlen, Carole King, and beyond!
Sponsored by Celia and Donald Gilner in memory of their parents, Anne and Abe Gilner and Pauline and Leonard Stone
Free and open to the public | Donations requested | Registration required
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Joe Alterman
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Joe Alterman studied music at New York University, where he received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Jazz Piano Performance. In addition to performances with Houston Person, Les McCann, Dick Gregory, and his own trio, among others, Alterman has performed at many world renowned venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland and New York's Blue Note, where Alterman has opened, many times, for Ramsey Lewis. 32 years old, Alterman has released four critically-acclaimed albums, his most recent being 2018's "More Cornbread". He was profiled three times by iconic journalist Nat Hentoff and was the subject of Hentoff's very last piece on music in March 2016. Dick Cavett has referred to Alterman as "one fine, first class entertainer" and Ramsey Lewis has called Alterman "an inspiration to me" and his piano playing "a joy to behold". Les McCann calls Alterman "tiny, but only in stature. As a man and a musician he is already a giant." In addition to his piano work, Alterman is the Executive Director of Neranenah, an Atlanta-based Concert and Culture series which celebrates Jewish contributions to music and the arts. He's also a budding journalist who has written liner notes to three Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra w/Wynton Marsalis albums. Nat Hentoff called one of Alterman's columns on jazz "one of the very best pieces on the essence of jazz, the spirit of jazz, that I've ever read, and I'm not exaggerating."

Drive-Through High Holiday Festival
2021-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for a drive-through experience to learn about the amazing things happening at AA. At the start of the drive-through, you will receive a delicious honey cake recipe with a list of ingredients to collect from the following groups/committees stationed along the route!:

Chesed Committee
Adult Education Committee
Sisterhood
Men's Club
Greening Group
Youth and Family Programming (Kesher, Youth Group, Family Programs)
mAAc (Mature Active Adult Community)
Tikkun olam (world repair) committees
Membership Committee
Engagement Committee
and more!

Additionally, please bring something to help Backpack Buddies, one our amazing tikkun olam committees! Backpack Buddies supports the students in our Atlanta community by providing backpacks filled with food for students to bring home, ensuring they have something substantial to eat over weekend. They are looking for:

Jars of peanut butter
Milk cartons
Fruit cups
Apple sauce
Peanut butter crackers
Popcorn
Granola bars
Pop-Tarts
Small boxes of cereal
Oatmeal packets
Juice boxes
Raisins
Boxes of macaroni and cheese

We hope you'll come by and wave hello!
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Torah Study 🔀
2021-08-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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 to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Torah and the wisdom of our Sages.
Questions? Contact the chair: Michael Miller (mgmiller@sloan.mit.edu).
Join us in the Cavalier Room or via Zoom.
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High Holiday Prep: Melodies of the High Holidays
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | The Home of Rabbi Blustin
Join Rabbi Sam Blustin for an exploration into the new melodies of our High Holiday davening. The exploration of meaning and melody will help us understand how, through the power of song, the words of the Machzor are lifted higher than the mind can go, and it will prepare us to lift our voices as we gather for the High Holidays.
This learning opportunity will take place at the home of Rabbi Blustin, so RSVP is required for the address and to ensure space. Please RSVP to Jill Rosner (jrosner@aasynagogue.org). With the rise of the Covid-19 Delta Variant, infections, and hospitalizations, this class will now be held virtually only. No RSVP required.
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Kadima Olympics
2021-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Calling all Kadimaniks (6th – 8th graders)! Come join us for Kadima Olympics. Go for the gold in both individual and team games.
The cost is $10 per participant. The deadline to register is Thursday, August 12.
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Machar Field Day
2021-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Calling all Macharniks (3rd – 5th graders)! Come join us for the first Machar event of the year. As we get back together for the first time, we'll have a fun morning of field day activities including relays, games, and so much more!
The cost is $10 per participant. The deadline to register is Thursday, August 12.
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USY Dinner at Rabbi Sam's
2021-08-13 19:30 | The Home of Rabbi Blustin
Calling all USYers (9th-12th graders)! You are invited to join us for services followed by a kosher dinner at Rabbi Sam's. We're excited to see everyone and hear all about your summer!
The cost is $10 per teen. Register by Wednesday, August 11 so we can order enough food.
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Parent Support Group
2021-08-12 20:30 | GA
Come together twice a month for a deep breath and Jewish wisdom to strengthen us for another week. One of the rabbis will lead a short study followed by an open discussion to share success, struggles, and to trade helpful tips on how to manage around-the-clock time at home with your kids and partners. Each session will begin with a short Torah study focused on relevant issues.
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High Holiday Prep: Understanding Selichot
2021-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | GA
Join Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal for an exploration into the meaning of Selichot, a service that embodies the themes and sounds of the High Holiday season. We'll unpack the texts, theology, and spiritual introspection of this important service.
This learning opportunity will take place at the home of Rabbi Rosenthal, so RSVP is required for the address and to ensure space. Please RSVP to Jill Rosner (jrosner@aasynagogue.org). With the rise of the Covid-19 Delta Variant, infections, and hospitalizations, this class will now be held virtually only. No RSVP required.
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HomeBeis@AA Family Shabbat
2021-08-07 10:45 - 11:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Front Lawn, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Bring a comfy blanket and join us on the AA front lawn for our first HomeBeis@AA Family Shabbat back in person! At our interactive family Shabbat service we will slow down, reconnect, sing and dance to your favorite Shabbat morning jams. Rabbi Sam will lead our services and Jackie Nix will read a story or lead a discussion on the weekly Torah portion. This event is perfect for the whole family! Registration required (button below).
Questions? Contact the Director of Youth and Family Engagement: Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743).
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