Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course ⏺️
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Embark on a Transformative Jewish Journey
Are you seeking to connect more meaningfully to Judaism by being a link to the centuries-old tradition of reading the Torah? Join our transformative Adult Bnai Mitzvah course!
This one-year course will give you the opportunity to learn to read Hebrew and chant from the Torah, an experience that will connect you to the past generations (l'dor v'dor) of passing down the tradition of keeping the Torah alive through the weekly reading on Shabbat.
You will not only be connected to past generations but to Jews around the world, who read the same words in their communities in France, Russia, India, China, and everywhere Jews congregate in their communities, happening at the same time you are reading.
In the coming year, you will:

Learn the skills of reading Hebrew (while learning the meaning of keywords)
Learn how to chant the words from the Torah
Study the weekly text of the Torah (in English) to glean the rich stories that have shaped our tradition

No previous experience is required! Spaces are limited, so register today (link below).
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org).
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Rosh Chodesh Adar
2025-02-28, 2025-03-01 | GA
Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar

Clergy Candidate Weekend with Rabbi Eric Feld 🔀
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-01 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us during Shabbat services to meet the first of our clergy candidates, Rabbi Eric Feld! Rabbi Feld will join us and participate in several parts of our Shabbat services. Highlights include:

Friday, February 28

6:00 p.m.: D'var Torah between Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv
7:30 p.m.: Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner

Saturday, March 1

9:00 a.m.: Leading Pre-B'nai Mitzvah Breakfast and Learn (as part of the Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience)
9:30 a.m.: Leading Pesukei d'Zimrah and Shacharit
11:15 a.m.: Leading Pray 'n' Play (as part of the Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience)
11:45 a.m.: Sermon
12:30 p.m.: D'var Tefillah and Singing at the Rebbe's Tish

If you plan to join virtually, all Zoom links can be found on our website calendar.
Your participation and feedback are critical to our interview process, so please complete this survey after participating in any of the services listed above.

Sisterhood Shabbat Shira 🔀
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Bringing Our Community Together Through Song
Sisterhood invites you to Sisterhood Shabbat Shira, an experience that will bring our community together through song in celebration of the women of Sisterhood and the many incredible initiatives created, curated, and sustained through the hard work of their members! The service will be followed by dinner.
The cost to attend dinner is $36 per adult (meat meal) and $25 per adult (vegetarian meal), $18 per child 12–18 years old, and $5 for children under 12 years old.
Registration for dinner (form below) is required by Sunday, February 23.
Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom.
Questions? Contact Beth Friedman (bethfriedman@outlook.com).
Host Committee: Erica Cozewith, Stacy Fialkow, Beth Friedman, Rachael Joseph, Mindy Margolis, and Jen Rosenfeld
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Candle Lighting
2025-02-28 18:15, 2025-03-07 18:21 | GA

Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience ⏺️
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us one Saturday a month for our new Family and Kesher Shabbat Experience! We will offer a genuine synagogue and community experience with special opportunities for our children to authentically experience Shabbat with their community, gain comfort in sanctuary space, rituals, and prayer, and prepare for his/her B'nai Mitzvah. Parents, grandparents, and special friends will have the opportunity to engage in these meaningful Jewish experiences with their children, grandchildren, and special friends.
Schedule:

9–9:45 a.m.: Pre-B'nai Mitzvah Breakfast and Learn
9:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Kesher Families (Pre-B'nai Mitzvah cohort joins at 9:45 a.m.)(Nesiah families will join on the dates below denoted with an asterisk)
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Sababa Time for ALL AA Families

Pray 'n' Play (infants–6th grade)
Pre-B'nai Mitzvah

12:15–12:30 p.m.: Everyone to Main Sanctuary
12:30 p.m.: Everyone to Oneg

Dates: September 7, November 2, December 7*, January 11*, February 1, March 1*, April 5, May 3
Questions? Contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org).
Ahavath Achim Synagogue's youth education programming is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.

Shabbat Morning Service with Kyle Waide 🔀
2025-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Help us welcome Kyle Waide, CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, for his annual visit at our Shabbat Morning Service! Mr. Waide will speak about the new developments at the Food Bank, his vision for a community without hunger and food insecurity, and how each one of us can participate in this year's Hunger Walk Run.
Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom.
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As President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Kyle Waide leads one of the largest hunger relief organizations in the U.S. Working with a network of 700 community-based nonprofit organizations across 29 Georgia counties, Kyle and his team facilitate the distribution of $280 million in food and resources each year to approximately 700,000 neighbors facing food insecurity. During his tenure, Kyle has led the Food Bank through a decade of dramatic growth and expansion, quadrupling its annual output while launching multiple innovative initiatives to expand food access and increase food security.
Prior to joining the Food Bank, Kyle held several management roles at The Home Depot Inc. in disaster relief, corporate responsibility, community affairs and store operations. He also previously served as a founding member of the team that created and launched Charity Navigator, the nation's premier charity evaluation service. Kyle is a graduate of Harvard University and an alumnus of Teach For America.
Kyle currently serves as the Chair of the National Council for Feeding America, the largest public charity in the U.S. He also serves on the boards of the Southeast Regional Cooperative, Feeding Georgia, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Goodwill of North Georgia. He is a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2015, the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the Community Advisory Board for The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc., and the Committee for A Better Atlanta.
In 2020, Kyle was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as the "Most Admired CEO" among nonprofit organizations. He is regularly recognized as one of the most influential leaders in metro Atlanta and north Georgia by publications including Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Trend, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
2025-03-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Nesiah, Hebrew for "journey," is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's on-the-move program for 7th through 9th-grade students. Nesiah runs on a triennial curriculum, each year exploring a defining era in Jewish history and culminating with a memorable trip. The curriculum is uniquely designed to the needs of day school students and public-school students alike. As students gain a greater understanding of our shared Jewish history, they also learn more about their own identities and their families' stories.
The Nesiah program is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.

Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
2025-03-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-03-08 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 🔀
2025-03-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-08 17:30 - 19:00 | 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
2025-03-01 18:59, 2025-03-08 19:05 | GA

Havdallah and Kiddush Levana 🔀
2025-03-01 18:59 - 19:14 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Garden, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us in the courtyard every month on the Saturday evening after the new moon for a musical Havdallah and moon blessing ceremony!
Click here for a link to the song sheet.
Dates: July 13, August 14, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5
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Birthday and Anniversary Breakfast ⏺️
2025-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Ahavath Achim is proud to announce the return of a time-honored tradition—Birthday and Anniversary Breakfast! Join us for the morning minyan service at 9:00 a.m. followed by a wonderful breakfast in honor of our January, February, and March birthday and anniversary celebrants! We hope you will come celebrate with your Ahavath Achim family.
RSVP to Fern Schorr (404.355.5222; fschorr@aasynagogue.org) to ensure we have prepared enough food.
Contributions to the Daily Minyan-Helen Cavalier and Joe Cohen Fund are greatly appreciated. All proceeds are used to provide Shiva trays to bereaved families on behalf of the congregation.

Purim Hamantaschen Baking Class and Care Packages for the Needy ⏺️
2025-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Kitchen, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for a heartwarming morning of baking and giving back this Purim season! Learn the art of crafting perfect hamantaschen—those beloved triangular cookies that tell the story of triumph over evil in the Purim tale. Our experienced bakers will guide you through creating these traditional treats filled with poppy seeds, fruit preserves, and chocolate.
While you'll take home your delicious hamantaschen, the true sweetness comes from fulfilling the mitzvah of Matanot LaEvyonim (giving to the needy). Together, we'll prepare care packages filled with fresh-baked goods for our unhoused neighbors and others in need throughout Atlanta. It's a meaningful way to honor Purim's spirit of joy and generosity.
All ingredients and materials will be provided. No prior baking experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and giving spirit!
This event is free, but space is limited, so registration is required by Friday, February 28.
Questions? Contact Ariela Rosenthal (fluffypotato613@gmail.com).
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Z'havah Sisterhood Hamantaschen Bake-Off ⏺️
2025-03-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Sent Upon RSVP
It's time for Z'havah Sisterhood's annual Hamantaschen Bake-Off competition! We provide the dough and a great atmosphere; you bring your favorite toppings. We are looking forward to seeing your creations and flavor combinations. The most creatively delicious hamantaschen will be awarded the crown!
This event is free to attend, but you must register by Sunday, February 23, to receive the address (link below).
Questions? Contact Rebecca Sokol (sokolrebecca@gmail.com)
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"Sibling Rivalry": The Fourth Annual Dr. Jerome and Betty Berman Memorial Concert ⏺️
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for the Fourth Annual Dr. Jerome and Betty Berman Concert Series, "Sibling Rivalry." Enjoy an inspirational afternoon of spirited music, presented in conjunction with the Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Program. Tell your friends, bring loved ones, and celebrate the memory of Jerome and Betty Berman, two people who adored music and whose lives brought joy to so many.
Featuring Two Sibling Duos

David Coucheron (violin) and Julie Coucheron (piano)
William Ransom (piano) and Kate Ransom (violin)

Performing

Antonin Dvorak's Sonatine in G Major, Op. 100
Edvard Grieg's Sonata in G Major, Op. 13
Aaron Copland's Danza De Jalisco, Saturday Night Waltz, and Hoedown
Jean-Marie Leclair's Sonata For Two Violins, Op. 3 No. 5 in E Minor
Moritz Moszkowski's Suite, Op. 71

This concert is open to the community. There will be a reception following the concert. No admission charge or reservation is required. A $20 entrance donation for the Cultural Arts Fund is appreciated. Students are welcome to attend gratis.
Questions? Please contact Ivan Millender (ivanmillender@bellsouth.net; 404.406.6333) or Sally Berman (bermansally@hotmail.com; 818.507.0071).

Naomi's Book Club 🔀
2025-03-03 10:15 - 11:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Koplin Borochoff Library, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join Sisterhood on the first Monday of each month for a lively book discussion. March's book is The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page, and Rina Wolfe will lead the discussion.
Questions? Contact Madeleine Gimbel (maddy_gimbel@yahoo.com; 404.355.7711).
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Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
2025-03-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 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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Clergy Candidate Weekend with Rabbi Mike Rothbaum 🔀
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-08 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us during Shabbat services to meet the first of our clergy candidates, Rabbi Eric Feld! Rabbi Feld will join us and participate in several parts of our Shabbat services. Highlights include:

Friday, March 7

6:00 p.m.: D'var Torah between Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv

Saturday, March 8

9:30 a.m.: Leading us in Pesukei d'Zimrah and Shacharit
11:45 a.m.: Sermon
12:30 p.m.: D'var Tefillah and Singing at the Rebbe's Tish

If you plan to join virtually, all Zoom links can be found on our website calendar.
Your participation and feedback are critical to our interview process, so please complete this survey after participating in any of the services listed above.

Shabbat Evening Service 🔀
2025-03-07 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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Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
2025-03-08 09:30 - 12:00 | 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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Purim PaloozAA ⏺️
2025-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for our annual Purim PaloozAA—It's going to be a carnival of fun! Put on your best costume and gather for games, crafts, prizes, treats, and fun! Attractions include a dunk tank, inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, balloon twisting demonstration, games galore, and more! A calming room will be available for overstimulated guests. This decreased-stimulation environment space will be free to use as needed.
The cost to attend is as follows and covers all games, activities, and snacks. (Price increases at the door.)

$18 for individuals
$36 for families of 2–4
$54 for families of 5–6
$72 for families of 7+

The deadline to register (form below) is Friday, March 7.
Questions? Contact the Interim Director of Education: Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5754).
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Purim has four mitzvot or "good deeds," one of which is to help those in need or Matanot LaEvyonim. Backpack Buddies is an organization with the goal of helping children with food insecurity. At the event, AA's Backpack Buddies committee will pack backpacks to be taken home by elementary school children. Please bring any of the following non-perishable and individually packaged items: peanut butter and cheese crackers, Goldfish crackers, microwave popcorn packets, granola bars, breakfast bars, individual packs/boxes of cereals, oatmeal packets, hot chocolate packets, juice boxes, cookies small individual packets, macaroni and cheese, tuna fish, applesauce, fruit cups, or small (non-breakable) containers of peanut butter.
Calling teen volunteers! We are looking for teen volunteers to help at the carnival. For information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Annsley Klehr.

Hunger Walk Run 🔀
2025-03-09 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! For more than 25 of those years, our AA community has been the first-place leader among all faith-based congregations. With your continued help, we can expand our team roster this year and visually display AA's support of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and our long-lasting relationship.
To donate to Sally's Friends, click the button below and 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
4507 Chattahoochee Way
Marietta, GA 30067
Checks should be payable to "Hunger Walk Run 2025." Write "Sally's Friends" in the "For" field.
Thank you for your continued generosity and the difference you make in the lives of so many. Together, as a loving and thoughtful community, we can embrace the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam.
For any questions, concerns, or difficulties, please contact Bebe Kaplan for assistance, day or night, at 404.587.1736.
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