Rabbi Rosenthal's Talmud Class 🔀
2023-12-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Foyer, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join Rabbi Rosenthal every Wednesday for an exploration into the minds of our rabbis to better understand our modern Jewish world and the innovative process of Rabbinic Judaism. This year we will be studying Tractate Megillah, Chapter 1 "Megillah Nikret," understanding the days that different Jewish communities and townships can read the Biblical Book of Esther in celebration of the Purim Holiday. As always, this study will take us far beyond the holiday of Purim giving us an insight into the lives Jews lived in the past and a better idea of the spiritual life we live today. No experience of Talmud study is needed. We will work in English translation and the conversation will flow from our hearts and minds.
Although an online text will be shared, Rabbi Rosenthal encourages all students to purchase their own copy of Tractate Megillah. He recommends the Koren Steinsaltz edition.
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Biblical Hebrew Class
2023-12-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-03 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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mAAc Meets: Thursdays at AA 🔀
2023-12-21 17:00 - 17:50, 2023-12-28 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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Candle Lighting
2023-12-22 17:15, 2023-12-29 17:19, 2024-01-05 17:24 | GA

Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
2023-12-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 09:30 - 12:00 | 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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Torah Study 🔀
2023-12-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-01-06 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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Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
2023-12-23 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-30 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-01-06 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 🔀
2023-12-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-12-30 16:30 - 18:00 | 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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December Source Sheets:

Saturday, December 2: Everyday Holiness—Chapter 10—Compassion

Conclusion of Shabbat
2023-12-23 17:59, 2023-12-30 18:03, 2024-01-06 18:09 | GA

Christmas
2023-12-25 | GA

Office Closed
2023-12-25 - 2023-12-26, 2024-01-01 - 2024-01-02 | GA

New Year's Day
2024-01-01 | GA

Tot Shabbat ⏺️
2024-01-06 11:15 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Garden, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for Tot Shabbat, a musical service that's fun for our young kids and engaging for adults! This service is designed for families with kids 0–2nd grade, but all are welcome.

11:15–11:30 a.m.: Shabbat-Friendly Activity and Schmooze
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Family Service
12:00 p.m.+: Fresh-Baked Challah (lovingly brought by a different family each month) followed by Community Kiddush

RSVP is not required, but we'd love to know if you can make it—Please contact our Interim Director of Education, Annsley Klehr (aklehr@aasynagogue.org), if you plan to join!
The location depends on room availability and the weather. We'll set up outside if the weather allows; Otherwise, we'll set up in Paradies Hall.
Dates: August 5, September 30 (last Saturday of the month), November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 13 (second Saturday of the month), and May 4.

Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀
2024-01-06 16:30 - 18:00 | 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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January Source Sheets:

Saturday, January 13: Everyday Holiness—Chapter 11—Order
Saturday, January 20: Everyday Holiness—Chapter 12—Equanimity
