mAAc Meets: Tuesdays@AA
2022-02-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Hebrew Reading Improvement Class
2022-02-01 19:30, 2022-02-08 19:30, 2022-02-15 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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Biblical Hebrew Class
2022-02-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-02-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-02-16 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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Candle Lighting
2022-02-04 17:53, 2022-02-11 18:00, 2022-02-18 18:06 | GA

Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
2022-02-05 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-02-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-02-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
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Torah Study 🔀
2022-02-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-19 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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HomeBeis@AA Family Shabbat
2022-02-05 10:45 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Front Lawn, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us on the first Saturday of the 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 family!
Questions? Contact the Director of Youth and Family Engagement: Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743).
Dates: October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, and April 2

Conclusion of Shabbat
2022-02-05 18:37, 2022-02-12 18:44, 2022-02-19 18:51 | GA

Naomi's Book Club
2022-02-07 10:15 | GA
Join Sisterhood on the first Monday of the month for a lively book discussion. February's book is The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan, and the discussion will be led by Jennie Moret.
Questions? Contact Madeleine Gimbel (maddy_gimbel@yahoo.com; 404.355.7711).

mAAc Meets: Tuesdays@AA
2022-02-08 10:00, 2022-02-15 10:00 | GA
Join mAAc members, fellow congregants, and one of the AA rabbis every Tuesday for this exciting discussion group. Rabbis Laurence Rosenthal and Sam Blustin will alternate weeks leading a one-hour online learning course by the Shalom Hartman Institute. The course, iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, studies the Jewish narratives about Israel and the unpacking of the complex meanings of peace in Jewish tradition. We will explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values shape their own political understandings. Though a common political platform may not be attainable, this course strives to achieve a shared respect for our differences.
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Sisterhood Shabbat
2022-02-12 09:30 | GA
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Blood Drive
2022-02-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, 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 transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The health and safety of our donors is the number one priority of the synagogue, our co-sponsors, and the Red Cross. That being said, we will abide by the following CDC safety protocols:

Blood donations will be by appointment only (no walk-ins). Schedule your appointment by clicking the button below.
All donors and staff will be required to wear a mask.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout donation process.
All donation chairs will be placed at least six feet apart.
All donation chairs will be sanitized between each donation.
On arrival, remain in your car, and text one of the following numbers to let us know you have arrived: 404.456.6171 (Gail Solomon); 404.661.3631 (Gary Alembik). Wait for a reply before entering the building.
Temperatures will be taken before entering the building. If your temperature is over 100.4, you will be deferred.
Please fill out your rapid pass on the morning of the Blood Drive (it must be filled out day-of). Use the zip code 30327.
After donating, please sit for a few minutes to be sure you are okay. Packaged snacks and drinks will be available. Please no congregating or visiting at the tables.

The Quarterly Blood Drive is sponsored by Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Congregation Shearith Israel, Congregation Or VeShalom, Jewish War Veterans Post 112, and Fulton Lodge No. 216 Free and Accepted Masons.
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Gesher (Kadima) and USY Go USYce Skating
2022-02-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Center Ice Arena, 5750 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA, 30342
Are you looking to make new Jewish friends from around Atlanta? Do you miss those you already have, but haven't seen in a while? Join 6th – 12th graders from Atlanta USY (includes teens from Ahavath Achim, B'nai Torah, Beth Shalom, Etz Chaim, and Shearith Israel).
The cost to register is $20 per person (includes skate rental). The deadline to register is Sunday, February 6.
Questions? Contact the Director of Youth and Family Engagement: Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743).
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Georgia Human Trafficking Advocacy Day
2022-02-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Georgia State Capital, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
Put your passion to work on Georgia's Human Trafficking Advocacy Day! Join our AAACTS (Awareness and Action to Abolish Child Trafficking for Sex) Committee at the Georgia State Capitol to show your support for the survivors of sex trafficking and demand an end to the exploitation of Georgia children.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, February 15. Once you've registered, please email Margie and let her know you've signed up. (We will meet and carpool together to the Georgia State Capitol.)
Questions? Please contact the AAACTS Co-Chair: Margie Eden (margie.eden22@gmail.com).
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Latte and Learn
2022-02-17 10:30 - 11:30 | GA
Join the rabbis and fellow sisters every third Thursday of the month for a morning of coffee (or tea), conversation, and learning!
Questions? Contact Roslyn Konter (rpkonter@gmail.com; 770.986.3697).
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