Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Conclusion of Shabbat
2023-01-28 18:29, 2023-02-04 18:36, 2023-02-11 18:43, 2023-02-18 18:49, 2023-02-25 18:56, 2023-03-04 19:02, 2023-03-11 19:07, 2023-03-18 20:13 (America/New_York) | GA

mAAc AJFF Preview Party
2023-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | GA
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, and registration is not required.
Join Via Zoom

Candle Lighting
2023-02-03 17:52, 2023-02-10 17:59, 2023-02-17 18:05, 2023-02-24 18:11, 2023-03-03 18:17, 2023-03-10 18:23, 2023-03-17 19:28, 2023-03-24 19:34 | GA

Shabbat Dinner and Singing
2023-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, 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 Shabbat Dinner
The deadline to register for the Shabbat Dinner is Friday, January 27.

Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting
2023-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Wade Walker Park, 5605 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA, 30088
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, the 15th day of the lunar month of Shvat) encourages us to connect culture and faith to the land and to build awareness of our roles in preventing land degradation.
The newly-planted trees will provide cleaner air, cool shade, and an all-around improved habitat for humans and wildlife living in our community. Planting tasks include digging holes with shovels/mattocks, untangling roots with your hands, mulching, watering, and cleaning up your area. Physical activity such as bending, lifting, and kneeling is required. Tree planting can be physically strenuous—Be ready to break a sweat and get dirty!
Registration required.
Register

Tu B'Shvat
2023-02-06 00:00 | GA

mAAc Panel Discussion — Facing Life's Challenges: Explore Your Options Ahead of Time
2023-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join mAAc (Mature Active Adult Community) for a panel discussion on some very powerful, timely, and important conversations.
Topic 1: Mature Adults and The Golden Rule: Be Prepared for the Future!
Speaker: Attorney Judith Alembik of Alembik and Alembik Family Law
Topic 2: Making Your Family's Life Easier When Faced with Difficult Decisions
Speaker: Susan Sandler, LMSW of Weinstein Hospice
Topic 3: Facing the Unthinkable: Avoiding Crisis Mode
Speaker: Helen Scherrer-Diamond of Inman Travel and Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care
Join in person or virtually. Refreshments provided. This program is free and open to everyone, but registration is required by Monday, February 13 (link below).
We recommend inviting your spouse and children to better understand the importance of the topics being discussed!
Register

Z'havah Hamentashen Bake-Off 🚹
2023-02-26 09:45 - 12:30 | 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 ingredients only! The most creatively delicious hamentashen will be awarded a prize and recognition! A light breakfast will be served. While this is a Z'havah-sponsored event, all are welcome!
This event is free to attend, but you must RSVP by Tuesday, February 21 to receive the address.
RSVP

Purim PaloozAA
2023-03-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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 include an inflatable obstacle course, a bounce house for the five-and-under crowd, henna by the incredible Nikki Novotny, and more!
The cost to participate is $20 per family; $25 per family at the door.
The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 (link below).
Are you or your teen available to volunteer? If so, please fill out this form.
Questions? Contact the Director of Education: Sharon Graetz (sgraetz@aasynagogue.org).
Register

Erev Purim
2023-03-06 | GA

Mincha and Musical Ma'ariv and Megillah Reading (Hybrid)
2023-03-06 17:45 - 20:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, 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 with a costume and ready to boo your head off! Following the Megillah reading, all are invited to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Ma'ayan Rosenthal (daughter of Brooke and Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal) and her friend, Bella Ebrams, with dancing, games, and lots of fun!
5:45–6:30 p.m.: Mincha and Musical Ma'ariv
6:30–8:30 p.m.: Megillah Reading
Join Via Zoom

Bat Mitzvah Celebration of Ma'ayan Bella Rosenthal 🚹
2023-03-06 20:30 - 22:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, 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 wear a costume!
Please also join us for Shabbat Morning Service on Saturday, March 4.

Purim
2023-03-07 | GA

Purim Seudah Mitzvah 🔀
2023-03-07 08:45 - 09:45 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cohen-Kogon Pavilion, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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 holiday of Purim. A text study will be facilitated by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal, and breakfast will be provided.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jill Rosner (jrosner@aasynagogue.org) by Friday, February 24 to ensure we have enough food.
Join Via Zoom

Hunger Walk Run
2023-03-12 12:00 - 16:00 | The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA, 30313
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 as a community to end hunger in greater Atlanta and North Georgia. The Hunger Walk Run is a critical hunger relief event for our community. Every registration helps us provide 100 meals to one in eight Georgians struggling with hunger. Together, as a generous and loving community, we can definitely impact the lives of so many and demonstrate our dedication to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.
For over two decades, AA has been the first-place leader among all faith-based congregations, raising more than $45,000 in 2022. With your help, we can expand our team roster and visually display AA's support of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and our long-lasting relationship. Please join Sally's Friends by following these simple instructions:

Click on "Join Team." Registration for a Virtual Walker is already chosen by default. This becomes an automatic $25 donation and is part of your total donation. If you would prefer a Runner's shirt (air-wicking fabric), please select "Virtual Runner." Scroll down to "Would you like to kick start your fundraising with a personal gift now?"
Click the circle next to "Additional Gift," and enter the balance of your total donation. (For example, for a total donation of $100, enter $75.00 next to "Additional Gift." For $200, enter $175.00.
Continue the registration process through the next few pages.

At the end of the process, you will have the ability to register additional members of your family ($25 donation per person). Please add as many names as possible to help build our roster. The registration format requires the entry of your email address. If you prefer not to receive emails from the Food Bank throughout the year, please let Sally know, and she can easily have your name removed from their generalized mailing list.
To donate to Sally's Friends, follow these instructions:

Click on "Donate Now."
From the "Select a Team Member" drop-down list, select Sally Kaplan (unless you want to endorse a different team member).
Fill out the remaining fields.
Be sure to conduct a simple search to discover if your employer has a Matching Gift Program.
Or, for your convenience, mail a check to Sally Kaplan at 4507 Chattahoochee Way, Marietta, GA 30067. Checks should be payable to "Hunger Walk Run 2023." Write "Sally's Friends" in the "For" field.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Sally Kaplan (770.952.8752).
Please Join Sally's Friends

mAAc Tour of Mercedes Benz Stadium 🚹
2023-03-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Meet at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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 this tour, you'll experience the signature features including the locker rooms, the Window to the City, and the art collection. You'll also learn about the stadium's emphasis on sustainability and the environment.
The cost to attend is $36 per mAAc member and $40 per non-mAAc member (the cost includes bus transportation from and to the synagogue). You must register through the online form (link below) by Monday, March 13 to attend.
The bus will depart from the synagogue at 1:00 p.m., and we will return around 3:30 p.m.
Questions?
Registration: Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743)
Program: Gail Solomon (solgail.627@gmail.com; 404.456.6171)
Register
