Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Shacharit Service 🔀
2023-07-27 07:15 - 08:15 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
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Mincha Ma'ariv Service 🔀
2023-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States

Candle Lighting
2023-07-28 20:23, 2023-08-04 20:17, 2023-08-11 20:10, 2023-08-18 20:03, 2023-08-25 19:54, 2023-09-01 19:45 | GA

Conclusion of Shabbat
2023-07-29 21:06, 2023-08-05 21:00, 2023-08-12 20:53, 2023-08-19 20:45, 2023-08-26 20:36, 2023-09-02 20:27 | GA

Tot Shabbat ⏺️
2023-08-05 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.

Blood Drive ⏺️
2023-08-06 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. The need for blood is constant, and, due to Covid-19, the blood supply is low and needs to be replenished.
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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High Holiday Meshorerim Kickoff ▶️
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | GA
Join us for our initial info session/kickoff for the high holiday meshorerim (singers). No musical background is required. Hope to see you there!
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Israel Exploration Shabbat Table 🔀
2023-08-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us two Saturdays a month to learn about and discuss current issues involving Israel. With the incredibly complex reality that the Jewish state finds itself, the goal of this group is to learn and discuss. We will read through recent articles and publications highlighting major issues and welcome educators, advocates, Israeli Government, and NGO professionals to share their thoughts, work, and hope. Learning is at the core of this experience, so come with an open mind and heart.
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Source Sheets:

Saturday, August 12: Why Donniel Hartman Sees a Brighter Israel in 2026
Saturday, August 26: See My Country Differently—Matti Friedman
Saturday, September 9:

You Can't Normalize Relations With a Government That Isn't Normal—Thomas Friedman
Don't Expect a Saudi-Israel Deal Soon, or Maybe Ever—Jennifer Rubin

Saturday, September 23: AIPAC Is Dying a Slow Death—Haaretz
Saturday, November 11:

Israel's Basic Laws of History
Israeli Declaration of the Independence
Exploring the Israeli Declaration of Independence

Saturday, December 9: Fight for Gaza's Khan Younis Puts Israel, U.S. on Collision Course

Sanctuary Dedication Weekend
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-20 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
The Family Shabbat Dinner on Friday, August 18 is sold out and registration for the weekend has closed. We welcome you to still join us for Musical Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday at 7:00 p.m., Shabbat Service with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and the Sanctuary Dedication on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If you'd like to rsvp for YALLA Havdallah or if you have any questions, please contact Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org) or Miriam Gelfond (mhabif@aasynagogue.org). We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the weekend!
Let's hear a loud Halleluyah!
Ahavath Achim's magnificent re-imagined sanctuary is finally complete! You are invited to participate in our Sanctuary Dedication Weekend, a joyful, event-filled celebration of AA's entire community as we usher in an exciting new year and bright future.
Look over this schedule of events and make plans to return to Ahavath Achim for renewed friendships, spiritual uplift, and a warm welcome home. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Erev Shabbat—Friday, August 18

5:30 p.m.: Family Shabbat Dinner

$25/adult; $15/child 3-11; free for 0-3

6:45 p.m.: Mincha Service
7:00 p.m.: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

Featuring the energetic musical flair of Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and violinist Coleen Dieker
Babysitting is available for children 3-11

8:15 p.m.: Dessert Reception

Shabbat Morning—Saturday, August 19

9:30 a.m.: Shabbat Service with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky
12:15 p.m.: Kiddush Lunch
7:00 p.m.: YALLA Havdallah

At Rabbi Sam and Allison's home
A Havdallah experience geared toward adults in their late 20s, 30s, and 40s

Sunday, August 20

11:00 a.m.: Sanctuary Dedication

Join us for the momentous occasion of rededicating our new sanctuary!

1:00 p.m.: Communal Lunch
3:00 p.m.: Jazz Concert—The Bonaventure Quartet

Registration is required for all activities by Friday, August 11.
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Family Shabbat Dinner ⏺️
2023-08-18 17:30 - 18:45 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States

Mincha Service 🔀
2023-08-18 18:45 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat 🔀
2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:15 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Led by Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Coleen Dieker
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Dessert Reception ⏺️
2023-08-18 20:15 - 21:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cohen-Kogon Pavilion, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327

YALLA Havdallah ⏺️
2023-08-19 19:00 | The Home of Allison and Rabbi Sam
A Havdallah geared toward adults in their late 20s, 30s, and 40s

Communal Lunch ⏺️
2023-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States

The Bonaventure Quartet ⏺️
2023-08-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us for a memorable afternoon of amazing music by the Bonaventure Quartet, presented by the Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Program Fund.
Loved for their always entertaining performances of gypsy-jazz, torch songs, folk music, and ballads full of Atlanta local color, the Bonaventure Quartet is a hometown favorite. "The Bonaventure Quartet brings the unmistakable music of jazz clubs and cabarets of ages past beautifully to the present." — Southeastern Performer Magazine
There is no admission charge to attend, and it is open to the community. Reception following the concert. Donations to the Marilyn Eckstein Cultural Arts Program Fund are requested.
This concert is being sponsored by Barbara and Ken Feinberg in honor of their anniversary.
Questions? Please contact the Cultural Arts Committee Chair: Ivan Millender (ivanmillender@earthlink.net; 404.406.6333).

High Holiday Meshorerim Rehearsal ⏺️
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join the meshorerim on the following days to learn the High Holiday melodies!

Thursday, August 24, 7–8:30 p.m.: Rehearsal of solos
Sunday, August 27, 2–4:00 p.m.: Run-through of all the melodies
Thursday, August 31, 7–8:30 p.m.: Children's chorus (7–7:30 p.m.) and rehearsal of solos
Thursday, September 7, 7–8:30 p.m.: Children's chorus (7–7:30 p.m.) and rehearsal of solos
Sunday, September 10, 1–3:00 p.m.: Run-through of all the melodies
Thursday, September 14, 7–8:30 p.m.: Children's chorus (7–7:30 p.m.) and rehearsal of solos

Young singers aged seven and older are invited to join the meshorerim on the above-mentioned days.
No musical background is required, and anyone is welcome to come to listen or sing!
If you want to participate, please contact Bonnie Levine (music@aasynagogue.org).

High Holiday Children's Choir Rehearsal ⏺️
2023-08-26 14:00 - 14:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Young singers aged seven and older are invited to sing through the children's choir selections for the High Holidays! Children are also invited to join the meshorerim on the following days:

Thursday, August 31, 7–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 7, 7–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 14, 7–7:30 p.m.

No musical background is required, and anyone is welcome to come to listen or sing!
If your child(ren) wants to participate, please contact Bonnie Levine (music@aasynagogue.org).

Labor Day
2023-09-04 | GA

Office Closed
2023-09-04 | GA
