Shemini Atzeret
2023-10-07 | GA

Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor Morning Service 🔀
2023-10-07 09:30 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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Erev Simchat Torah Evening Service and Family Celebration 🔀
2023-10-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join our congregation and families as we finish the Torah before rolling it back to the beginning!

5:30 p.m.: Light Snacks
6:00 p.m.: Sanctuary: Mincha and Ma'ariv Service
6:45 p.m.: Dancing with the Torahs in Sanctuary
7:15 p.m.: Torah Reading (Group Aliyot for Kids and Families)
7:40 p.m.: Havdallah
7:00 p.m.: Cookie and Juice Oneg in Srochi

Registration is not required for this event, and all are welcome!
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Candle Lighting
2023-10-07 19:39, 2023-10-13 18:48, 2023-10-20 18:39, 2023-10-27 18:32, 2023-11-03 18:25, 2023-11-10 17:19 | GA

Simchat Torah
2023-10-08 | GA

Simchat Torah Morning Service 🔀
2023-10-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327

Mincha Ma'ariv Havdallah Service ▶️
2023-10-08 19:00 - 19:30 | GA

Conclusion of Yom Tov
2023-10-08 19:38 | GA

The Liturgy Deep Dive 🔀
2023-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Ever wonder where our prayers come from? How did the Siddur (prayer book) come to be as we have it today? How you can even access this seemingly impenetrable book? Join the Rabbis every Thursday to explore the sources of the words that make up our prayer services and unlock how you might pray through these ancient words. Join us afterward for Evening Minyan to give life to those same words.
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The Extraordinary Journey of a Black, Jewish, Zionist, Singer-Spy Whisperer 🔀
2023-10-12 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Ahavath Achim is excited to partner with the Atlanta Israel Coalition for this wonderful event featuring Darrell M. Blocker! Mr. Blocker is Vice Chairman of MOSAIC, a boutique crisis management and security firm. He's a former USAF Intelligence Officer and a 28-year veteran of the CIA's clandestine service. He served as Deputy Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center and received the George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Terrorism. He dedicates his time, expertise, and passion to non-profit organizations committed to enhancing the well-being of foster youth. He also serves as a subject matter expert on terrorism, Iran, and North Korea for ABC News. Additionally, he is a singer, a creative consultant in the entertainment industry, and an alumnus of UGA.
Take advantage of this opportunity to hear Mr. Blocker speak about his Jewish journey and clandestine service and ask him any burning questions you might have!
This event is free, but registration is required (link below).
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Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀
2023-10-14 17:45 - 19:15 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us each week as we say goodbye to Shabbat and start the following week anew. Prayer, Torah reading, a short study with the rabbis, a light seudah sheleshet (third meal), and a musical havdallah will be part of this experience!
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Saturday, October 21: The Inner Adversary
Saturday, October 28: Everday Holiness—Chapter 7—Humility

Conclusion of Shabbat
2023-10-14 19:30, 2023-10-21 19:22, 2023-10-28 19:14, 2023-11-04 19:08, 2023-11-11 18:02 | GA

Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade ⏺️
2023-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Civic Center MARTA Station, 435 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308
Join your Ahavath Achim family at the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade as we show solidarity, support, and love for those in our community who identify as LGBTQ+. After the walk, we will join other members of the Jewish community at the SOJOURN booth in Piedmont Park. Come and walk, or meet us in the park!
We will gather at the Civic Center MARTA Station at 11:00 a.m., and the parade will "step off" at 12:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (404.603.5744; lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org).

Tea and Tarot with Z'havah Sisterhood ⏺️
2023-10-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Candler Park, 1500 McClendon Ave, Atlanta, GA, 30360
Please join Z'havah Sisterhood for a lovely fall afternoon of tea and tarot card reading in the park. Meals will be provided by Dr. Bombay's Tea House which includes two vegetarian sammies; a scone (flavor of the day); single-serve containers of jam and clotted cream; two mini desserts; a slice of quiche; two mini cupcakes; and, of course, tea! While this is a Z'havah-sponsored event, all sisters are welcome!
The cost to attend is $18 per person, and registration is required (link below) by Friday, October 13.
Questions? Contact the event chair: Rebecca Sokol (sokolrebecca@gmail.com).
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Technion Information Session ⏺️
2023-10-19 10:00 - 11:30 | GA
Sisterhood invites you to "Coffee and Conversation" with the American Technion Society. Susan Levin-Abir from Israel's Technion will share information about the technical institute over coffee.
RSVP is required by contacting Beth Friedman (bethfriedman@outlook.com; 770.344.8192). The location will be provided at time of RSVP.

Brotherhood at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival ⏺️
2023-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Help the AA Brotherhood team, "The Wandering Que," defend their 2019, 2021, and 2022 trophies at this year's Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival! Brotherhood is looking for volunteers to help during the overnight cook on Saturday, October 21. Bring the family, taste the deliciousness, and support Brotherhood!
To volunteer, please contact Michael Joseph (michaelsamueljoseph@gmail.com).
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mAAc at Fiddler on the Roof
2023-10-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, 30328
Join the Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc) to see Fiddler on the Roof! No matter how many times you see it, it's always a great show! Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing antisemitism of Czarist Russia.
The cost to attend is $45 per person. You must register through the online form (link below) by Wednesday, September 20 to attend.
Questions?
Registration: Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743)
Program: Gail Solomon (solgail.627@gmail.com; 404.456.6171)
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mAAc Meets: Thursdays at AA 🔀
2023-10-26 17:00 - 17:50 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Foyer, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Have you ever found the siddur inaccessible and hard to comprehend, even in Hebrew? Dive deep into the biblical allusions of the siddur. Join our rabbis every Thursday for an hour of study and spiritual exploration as we delve into the intertextuality (biblical allusions) of our siddur and what the rabbis who composed the siddur might have been thinking about when praying these words. Each class will delve into a particular phrase of the Amidah or Shema, ending with a discussion about how we might pray these words knowing what we now know. Come in person and put your new knowledge into practice as we transition into our evening minyan service (6:00 p.m.).
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Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band ⏺️
2023-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Steve's Live Music House Concerts, 5170 S Trimble Rd, Sandy Springs, GA, 30342
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of foot-stomping, heart-pounding klezmer music with Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band! Get ready to dance, laugh, and immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of traditional Jewish music. Join us at Steve's Live Music House Concerts for an in-person event that will transport you to the lively streets of Eastern Europe. With their infectious energy and virtuosic musicianship, this band will have you clapping your hands and tapping your feet in no time. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to experience the joy and spirit of klezmer music live. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready to be swept away by the soulful melodies and irresistible rhythms of Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. AA is a proud community sponsor of this event.
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Israel–Hamas War 2023: Where Are We, and Where Do We Go from Here? ⏺️
2023-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Congregation B'nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
B'nai Torah will host Emory Professor and expert Dr. Kenneth Stein to discuss the Israel–Hamas War. Many of us have deeper questions about what is going on in Israel and Gaza. What do you really need to know to understand the past, present, and future of this conflict? Hear from international expert, and advisor to presidents, Dr. Kenneth Stein, President Center for Israel Education, Emeritus Professor Emory University, Middle Eastern History and Political Science. We are a proud community partner of this event.
This event is free and open to the community. Registration is not required.

Israel Solidarity: Bring Them Home ⏺️
2023-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
The Atlanta Jewish community stands with Israel in the plight to release all of the hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas and are being held in Gaza. Please join Jewish Atlanta for a community solidarity event to bring them home. This solidarity event is brought to you by the cooperation of dozens of Jewish organizations and agencies in Atlanta.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required (link below). A printed ticket is required for entrance.
Featuring individuals from Israel whose family members are currently being held hostage in Gaza, and a rendition of "Bring Them Home" performed by Atlanta Opera Baritone, Conner McDonald, and Pianist, Clinton Smith.
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