BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ahavath Achim Synagogue - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ahavath Achim Synagogue X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aasynagogue.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ahavath Achim Synagogue REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T204700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T204700 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015928Z UID:10013936-1777754820-1777754820@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-227/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260106T152935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T150132Z UID:10023215-1777798800-1777816800@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Blood Drive⏺️ DESCRIPTION:Blood saves lives. \nSign up today to donate at our quarterly Blood Drive. \nOur 2026 Goal: 350 Pints + 5 New Donors \nMark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives: \n\nFebruary 1\nMay 3\nAugust 2\nNovember 1\n\n\nUse this QR code\, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:\n\n \n\nOr go to:  www.redcrossblood.org\nUnder Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/quarterly-blood-drive-2/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action GEO:33.8233671;-84.4089772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW Atlanta GA 30327 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW:geo:-84.4089772,33.8233671 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260410T145249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155525Z UID:10026164-1777800600-1777813200@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:The Spring Great Big Recycling Event DESCRIPTION:How can we repurpose or responsibly recycle items that can't go into our regular recycling?\nHow can we keep harmful contaminants out of landfills?\nWe'll help you!\nBring your recyclables to the Spring GBRE on Sunday\, May 3.\n\nOpen to AA Synagogue members and participants of the JWV Blood Drive\n\nAA Greening Group volunteers will help you unload and take most items to CHaRM (the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) for you! \n\nwww.livethrive.org/charm\n\nWe will accept ONLY the items listed below. Please note that many items have charges. We will weigh what you bring. Remember – real humans sort your recyclables. So please be respectful! \n\nStyrofoam: e.g. coolers\, appliance packaging\, clean\, bagged\nSmall appliances (55 cents per pound)\nTV's and monitors ($25.00 each)\nElectronics\, electric cords\, batteries (NO alkaline) and chargers (55 cents per pound)\nFluorescent bulb tubes: ($1.00 fee each)\nPlastic pill bottles (with recycling numbers 1\, 2\, or 5)\nGlass bottles\, clean and dry\, no lids (35 cents per pound)\nBooks: Hardback or paperback\nPlastic bags: Clean bags that stretch like grocery bags (but not crackly ones)\nPlastic film (filmy white or CLEAN food service like Saran wrap)\nPlastic containers: With triangular recycle sign # 1\, 2\, 4\, 5 or 6. Must be clean\, empty and dry! Not smelly!\nSoda cans (clean and dry – rinse out sugared sodas!) These are super valuable for recycling!\nHousehold chemicals: Herbicides\, pesticides\, bug spray\, drain cleaner etc. (85 cents per pound)\nScrap metals\n\nEXTRA! EXTRA! Spring GBRE EXTRA! \nWe are collecting bicycles that can be refurbished and given away.\nWe'll deliver them to a non-profit called Global Spokes (globalspokes.info). Global Spokes supports various organizations that help refugees as well as individuals who really\, really need transportation. Their volunteers repair used bikes and then donate them. Every bike that is donated by Global Spokes comes with a helmet\, lock\, and safety lights. Wow! The bikes must be repairable – no busted plastic Big Wheels\, and not the twisted bike that got run over in your driveway. \nContact us if you need someone to collect your bike\, or bring it to the GBRE on May 3. We'll do the rest! Thank you for participating in this mitzvah! \nQuestions? Call or text June Neumark at 404-213-7540\, Patsy Little at 770-823-7609\, or Myrtle Lewin at 404-409-3169. URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/spring-great-big-recycling-event/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Breezeway\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social Action END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T094500 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260506T195932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T195932Z UID:10026189-1778230800-1778233500@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Friday Shabbat Sing DESCRIPTION:Join us every Friday morning for Shabbat Sing — a joyful\, music-filled celebration of Shabbat led by our Rabbis and designed especially for preschool-aged children and Suzuki families. \nThis weekly gathering takes place in Paradies Hall and offers young families a warm\, welcoming way to welcome Shabbat together through song and community. \nUpcoming Spring 2026 dates: \nFriday\, May 8  ·  Friday\, May 15 \nFree admission. No registration required. All are welcome. URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/friday-shabbat-sing/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States CATEGORIES:Kid Friendly,Shabbat,Youth Education GEO:33.8233671;-84.4089772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW Atlanta GA 30327 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW:geo:-84.4089772,33.8233671 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200800 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200800 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220838Z UID:10013741-1778270880-1778270880@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-256/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T205300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T205300 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015929Z UID:10013937-1778359980-1778359980@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-228/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260413T204002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T162923Z UID:10026166-1778425200-1778425200@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:The Atlanta Chamber Players In Concert — Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Series DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jerome and Betty Berman Concert Series Presents \nThe Atlanta Chamber Players\nIn Concert\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, at 3 pm\nAhavath Achim Synagogue\n600 Peachtree Battle Avenue N.W.\nAtlanta\, GA 30327\n\nAdmission is free; a $20 donation to the Cultural Arts Fund is appreciated.\nRegistration is required and may be completed here:\n \n + Register Here \n\nWe invite you to join us for our upcoming Dr. Jerome and Betty Berman Concert Series. Enjoy a magical afternoon of inspiring music presented in conjunction with the Marilyn Ginsberg-Eckstein Cultural Arts Program.\nAll are welcome! \n  \nProgram \n  \nTrio Sonata in E minor for Flute\, Oboe\, and Continuo \nGeorg Philipp Telemann\, composer \n  \nTrio for Clarinet\, Violin\, and Piano \nPaul Schoenfield\, composer \n  \nPiano Quartet No. 3 in B minor\, Op.3 \nFelix Mendelssohn\, composer \n  \nThis wonderful concert is open to the community and features a reception following the performance. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Ivan Millender: \nivanmillender@earthlink.net \n404.406.6333 URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/the-atlanta-chamber-players-in-concert/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Program,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260430T140930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T203604Z UID:10026186-1778612400-1778617800@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Singing at the Foot of the Mountain: A Rising Song Gathering with Hadar Atlanta DESCRIPTION:Congregation Ahavath Achim is proud to partner with the Hadar Institute to bring you an unforgettable evening of music\, spirituality\, and community with the Rising Song Institute. \nJoin us as Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz leads a soulful and uplifting musical gathering — weaving together song\, prayer\, and connection in an experience that speaks to the heart of Jewish community life. \nDoors open at 7:00 PM. Program begins at 7:30 PM and concludes at approximately 8:30 PM. \nAdmission: Starting at $20 per person. Registration is required — reserve your spot today! \nRegister Now Learn More at Hadar URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/singing-at-the-foot-of-the-mountain-a-rising-song-gathering-with-hadar-atlanta/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Music,Prayer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260507T152001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T160729Z UID:10026193-1778664600-1778673600@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:⏺️ Mah Jongg - Weekly Fun-raiser DESCRIPTION:Come join us every Wednesday morning for Mah Jongg\n— a beloved weekly tradition featuring fun games\, lively conversations\, and a warm\, welcoming atmosphere for all.\nMembers and nonmembers are welcome.\nNo registration required — just show up and play!\nNew to the game? No problem — we'll teach you!\nPlease bring your Mah Jongg set.\nDon't have Mah Jongg cards? AA Sisterhood sells them! \nWe look forward to seeing you this Wednesday between 9:30am-12pm. \n  URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/mah-jongg-weekly-fun-raiser/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Sisterhood GEO:33.8233671;-84.4089772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW Atlanta GA 30327 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW:geo:-84.4089772,33.8233671 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T201400 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T201400 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220839Z UID:10013742-1778876040-1778876040@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-257/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T205800 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T205800 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015942Z UID:10013938-1778965080-1778965080@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-229/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T012643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T013303Z UID:10013842-1778976000-1779062399@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Sivan DESCRIPTION:Start of month of Sivan on the Hebrew calendar URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rosh-chodesh-sivan-3/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T151500 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260430T143156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T143652Z UID:10026187-1779026400-1779030900@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Atlanta Musicians' Orchestra — Spring 2026 Concert DESCRIPTION:Congregation Ahavath Achim is proud to welcome the Atlanta Musicians' Orchestra for their Spring 2026 Concert — an afternoon of beautiful classical music honoring the works of celebrated French composers. \nJoin us in the Epstein Sanctuary for this free\, public concert and enjoy an inspiring program performed by Atlanta's own community orchestra. \nAdmission is free. Registration is required — reserve your seat today! \nRegister Now URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/atlanta-musicians-orchestra-spring-2026-concert/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T083000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260416T235955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T210156Z UID:10026183-1779384600-1779438600@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot Overnight Learning Celebration DESCRIPTION:תִּיקּוּן לֵיל שָׁבוּעוֹת\nAll-Night Torah Study\nTikkun Leil Shavuot\n5786\nEvening of Thursday\, May 21 – Morning of Friday\, May 22\, 2026  ·  Ahavath Achim Synagogue\n \n \n\n\nKoplin Borochoff Library\n ▶ Join Zoom\n \n\nCavalier Conference Room\n ▶ Join Zoom\n \n\nEllman Chapel\n ▶ Join Zoom\n \n \n \nOpening Evening\n\n\n6:00 – 6:30 pm\n\nDaily Minyan\nEllman Chapel   ▶ Join Zoom\n \n \n\n6:30 – 8:00 pm\n\nPsalms of Preparation\nBonnie Levine and Shelly Dollar\nOne of the many purposes tehillim (psalms) serve in Jewish tradition is as a warm up for a spiritual experience. Before we begin our Tikkun Leil Shavuot\, join our Hadar community group for music and study of special psalms in preparation for receiving the Torah.\nCohn Conference Room  ·  In-person only\n \n \n\n7:00 – 8:00 pm\n\nSacred Storytelling for Kids\nJim Dricker\nParadies Hall  ·  In-person only\n \n \n \n \n\nPlenary Session\n8:30 – 9:30 pm\nWhere is God\, and How Do We Encounter That Presence Today?\nAn Interfaith Conversation\nFeatured Guest Speakers\n\n\nRabbi Laurence Rosenthal\nAhavath Achim Synagogue\n \n\nReverend Rebekah LeMon\nTrinity Presbyterian Church\n \n\nKemal Korucu\nAtlantic Institute\n \n \nFacilitated by\nRabbi Eric Feld\nOn the holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Sinai — that singular\, transformative moment when an entire people stood together in the Presence of God — we gather across faith lines to ask one of the most ancient and urgent questions of human life. Together\, Rabbi Rosenthal\, Reverend LeMon\, and Mr. Korucu will explore how Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam have each understood\, named\, sought\, and experienced the Presence of God — from Scripture and sacred text\, to prayer and ritual\, to the intimacy of the home and the urgency of our common world. This is not a debate\, but a conversation rooted in deep listening\, genuine curiosity\, and shared reverence.\n\n Ellman Chapel\n ▶ Join on Zoom\n \n \n \nConcurrent Learning Sessions\n \n\nSource materials for select sessions are available in our shared resource library on Google Drive\n 📚 Open Source Materials\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nKoplin Borochoff Library\n▶ Join Zoom\n\nCavalier Conference Room\n▶ Join Zoom\n\nEllman Chapel\n▶ Join Zoom\n\n\n\n \n\n\n10:00PM\n\n\nThe Torah Service Remodeled\nSteve Grossman\n\n\nThe Meteorology of Midrash: Jewish Narratives in a Warming World\nMark Papier\nJudaism's foundational stories often center on the delicate balance between human behavior and the natural world. This session explores the tension between climate disaster and climate resilience.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nWhat Can a Garden Produce?\nRabbi Neil Sandler\nIs there anyone unfamiliar with Choni's conversation with the 70-year-old man planting a carob tree? Let's read this sacred story anew to see what we can gain from it.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n \n\n\n11:00PM\n\n\nSacred Slaughter in the Modern Age\nAva Shaevel\nHow can tapping into the sacred and ancient ritual of Kosher Ritual Animal Slaughter connect us to the fully actualized and integrated world we want to see?\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nWhat's In a Psalm? A Study of Psalm 148\nEric Miller\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n"Is That Really Jewish?!" Angels\, Demons\, and the Jewish Afterlife\nRabbi Laurence Rosenthal\nThis lively exploration of actual Talmudic and prophetic texts uncovers the wild\, strange\, and surprisingly vivid supernatural imagination at the heart of Jewish tradition.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n \n\n\n12:00AM\n\n\nWe Didn't Start the Fire. Moses Transmitted It\nPaul Feldman\nShavuot celebrates revelation but what was revealed? The answer is not clear. This opacity makes it mystical\, mythical\, and intriguing.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nRuth: From Outsider to Insider — Relearning Radical Empathy\nRalph Lovell\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nReviving the Ma'amad: An Ancient Ritual Connecting Prayer and Place\nRabbi Eric Feld\nThis session explores the origins of reciting the "ma'amad" and makes a case for reviving it as a daily practice at a time when ecological consciousness is needed now more than ever.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n \n\n\n1:00AM\n\n\n\nFrom Out of the Whirlwind: What Job Teaches Us About Moving Beyond "Why"\nMichael Sabin\nThis session explores themes of heartbreak\, uncertainty\, and wrestling with difficult questions in the pursuit of peace — and invites all to see parts of their own story in Job's story.\n\n\nToward the Other: Levinas on Forgiveness and Yom Kippur\nRabbi Laurence Rosenthal\nWhat does it mean to seek forgiveness from another person — and what happens when they refuse? Drawing on Levinas's celebrated reading of Talmud Tractate Yoma.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n \n\n\n2:00AM\n\n\n\nThe Mystical Jewish Caveman\nRabbi Chaim Listfield\nMordecai Kaplan (1881–1983) created Reconstructionist Judaism. At its heart is the rejection of belief in a supernatural God. What kind of rabbi doesn't believe in God?\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nCombatting Antisemitism on Campus and Beyond\nAvram Eli Rosenthal\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n \n\n\n3:00AM\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Jewish Philosophy\nZach Goss\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nOpen My Lips: How Loud Should the "Silent Amidah" Be?\nRabbi Eric Feld\nPrayer has the power to probe the deepest recesses of our souls while also making us feel connected to those around us. What does God hear when we pray? Is there really such a thing as "silent" prayer? This session will explore the role of silence\, whispering\, and volume in Jewish prayer.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\n \n\n\n4:00AM\n\n\n\nWhat Is Jonah's Journey Really About?\nTuwanda Muhammad\nRead Jonah as a group and discuss the themes and story elements. Discuss the similarities of Jonah's journey with the Hero's journey based on Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces.\n📖 Source Materials\n\n\nOne Day or Two?\nJordan Forman\nThe Conservative Movement is grappling with the need for two days of Chag. We will discuss the history and arguments for and against retaining two days of Chag in the Diaspora.\n📖 Sheet 1📖 Sheet 2📖 Sheet 3📖 Sheet 4📖 Sheet 5📖 Sheet 6\n\n\n\n\n \nMorning\n\nWelcoming the Dawn\n\n\n5:30 – 7:00 am\n\nHashkama "Sunrise" Minyan\nOutside Courtyard   ▶ Join Zoom\n \n \n\n7:30 am\n\nCommunity Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \nFacilitator Bios\n\n\n\nRabbi Laurence Rosenthal\nRabbi Laurence Rosenthal grew up in Los Angeles\, graduating from the University of Southern California and eventually earning a Master of Arts degree in Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in May 2008. Laurence has played a significant role in the rejuvenation and strengthening of Ahavath Achim Synagogue by deepening the spiritual and ritual life of its congregants. Rabbi Rosenthal also engages with the greater Atlanta Jewish community through social justice initiatives and interfaith dialogue. \nIn addition to his duties as senior rabbi\, he has served as president of the Atlanta Rabbinical Association (2019–2021) and immediate past Board Chair for Georgia Interfaith Power & Light\, inspiring faith-based organizations to take up the cause of environmental stewardship and justice. \n \n\nRabbi Eric Feld\nRabbi Feld joined AA in July 2025 as Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning. In addition to his Rabbinical ordination\, he has a Master's in City and Regional Planning and a BA in Environmental and Political Science. \nRabbi Feld received his ordination from Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Boston. Before joining AA\, he was Assistant Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning at Beth Shalom. Prior to that\, he served as the Assistant Director of the Genesis Summer Program at Brandeis\, the Hillel Director at Boston College\, and the Rabbinic Intern with the Hillel Council of New England and with Hebrew College. Before attending Rabbinical School\, in his first career\, he was a town planner in Chapel Hill\, N.C.\, and remains an avid Tar Heels fan. \n \n\nRabbi Neil Sandler\nNeil Sandler is the Rabbi Emeritus of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and the self-proclaimed Chief Rabbi of Fitzgerald\, GA. He also serves as a volunteer chaplain to the Jewish community at Emory St. Joe's Hospital. Neil most enjoys being "Saba" to his five grandchildren: Remi\, Avery\, Bennett\, Caleb\, and Noah.\n \n\nRabbi Chaim Listfield\nChaim (Steve) Listfield was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1974. Rabbi Listfield is a proud member of Ahavath Achim\, and he is rabbi of Etz Chayim Congregation in Huntsville\, AL\, where he officiates one weekend a month.\n \n\nJordan Forman\nJordan Forman has been the Ritual Coordinator of AA Synagogue since 2010\, one of our Shlichei Tzibbur (service leaders) since 2010\, and the Ba'al Korei (primary Torah reader) at AA since 1998. He has tutored many B'nai Mitzvah at AA since 1995. Jordan is also a partner at Fox Rothschild and has been a practicing attorney since 2000.\n \n\nPaul Feldman\nPaul Feldman has attended Torah study "religiously" for 25 years. He enjoys the historicity of Tanakh and likes his biblical characters "sweaty" — real people in real situations looking for real answers. He likes to think of the Pesach–Shavuot holidays as a "civil war reenactment" and not a Star Wars convention.\n \n\nBonnie Levine\nBonnie Levine and Shelly Dollar co-facilitate a Hadar Community Group focused on studying and reciting psalms as a spiritual practice.\n \n\nMark Papier\nMark Papier is a Co-Chair of the AA Green Team\, a Principal Meteorologist for AT&T\, an American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist\, and board chair of GIPL (Georgia Interfaith Power and Light). He holds degrees from Rutgers University and Georgia Tech in atmospheric sciences.\n \n\nMichael Sabin\nMichael Sabin is a husband\, father\, and community member who works in nonprofit development. His personal journey raising a child with special needs has deeply shaped the way he thinks about faith\, refinement through trials and challenges (yissurim)\, and maintaining perspective during difficult seasons of life.\n \n\nAva Shaevel\nAva Shaevel graduated from Emory University in 2020 with a Bachelor's in Religion and Sociology\, then studied at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem and participated in Adamah\, the Jewish Farm Fellowship\, where she first experienced a kosher slaughter. Ava has been training in ofot (poultry) slaughter this year and\, b'Ezrat Hashem\, will be a certified Shochetet come mid-June.\n \n\nAvram Eli Rosenthal\nAvram Eli Rosenthal (AE) is an undergraduate student at Brandeis University. A musician and passionate music lover\, he got his start in teaching right here at AA\, helping out with Kesher. He has continued teaching since and is excited to share what he has learned this Shavuot — and to learn from all of you.\n \n\nTuwanda Muhammad\nTuwanda Muhammad is a playwright\, poet\, blogger and storyteller. She analyzes stories to discover universal themes in literature and scripture.\n \n \n \n \n\nחַג שָׁבוּעוֹת שָׂמֵחַ\nChag Shavuot Sameach — Wishing you a joyous and illuminating Festival of Weeks URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/shavuot-overnight-learning-celebration/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community Events,Holidays,Interfaith,Learning,Prayer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T201900 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T201900 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220839Z UID:10013743-1779481140-1779481140@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-258/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210300 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015943Z UID:10013939-1779570180-1779570180@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-230/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260507T155639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T182325Z UID:10026197-1779822000-1779825600@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:▶️ Student Job Search Mistakes and How to Fix Them DESCRIPTION:Are you a high school or college student navigating the search for your first internship or job? \nJoin us for a free\, practical virtual webinar designed to help you put your best foot forward! \nThis session will walk through the top 4 mistakes students make during the job and internship search process — and more importantly\, the practical strategies you can use to fix them. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your approach\, this webinar is for you. \nFree admission. Open to high school and college-aged students and their families. \nZoom details: \nMeeting ID: 868 7078 6055 · Passcode: 885657 \nJoin via Zoom URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/student-job-search-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Learning,Young Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T202300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T202300 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220853Z UID:10013744-1780086180-1780086180@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-259/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210700 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015943Z UID:10013940-1780175220-1780175220@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-231/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260430T154732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T161211Z UID:10026188-1780239600-1780239600@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Georgian Chamber Players In Concert — Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Series DESCRIPTION:The Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Series at Congregation Ahavath Achim is proud to present the Georgian Chamber Players for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music. \nFeaturing Artists: \nDavid Coucheron\, violin\nZhenwei Shi\, viola\nDaniel Laufer\, cello\nChristina Smith\, flute\nElizabeth Pridgen\, piano \n  \n  \nFree admission. Open to the public. Free parking available. Donations to the Cultural Arts Fund are gratefully appreciated. \nA reception in the foyer will follow the concert. Advance registration is required. \nRegister Now Visit GCP Website \nFor inquiries: ivanmillender@earthlink.net \n\nProgram \nZoltán Kodály (1882–1967)\nIntermezzo for String Trio \nGabriel Fauré (1845–1924)\nFantaisie for Flute and Piano\, Op. 79 \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)\nQuartet for Flute\, Violin\, and Cello No. 1 in D Major\, K. 285\nAllegro · Adagio · Rondeau \n— Intermission — \nAntonín Dvořák (1841–1904)\nQuartet for Violin\, Viola\, Cello\, and Piano No. 2 in E-flat Major\, Op. 87\nAllegro con fuoco · Lento · Allegro moderato grazioso · Finale — Allegro ma non troppo URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/georgian-chamber-players-in-concert-marilyn-ginsberg-eckstein-cultural-arts-series/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Program,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T202700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T202700 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220853Z UID:10013745-1780691220-1780691220@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-260/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T211100 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T211100 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015943Z UID:10013941-1780780260-1780780260@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-232/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203100 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203100 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220853Z UID:10013746-1781296260-1781296260@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-261/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T211500 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T015944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T015944Z UID:10013942-1781385300-1781385300@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-233/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20260423T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T160202Z UID:10026185-1781449200-1781449200@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:139th Annual Meeting & BBQ Celebration DESCRIPTION:Congregation Ahavath Achim invites all members to our 139th Annual Meeting — a milestone gathering of our community.\nThis year's meeting will include a very special tribute to our Facilities Director\, Christopher J. Carr\, in honor of his 30 years of dedicated service to our congregation. Please join us in celebrating his extraordinary commitment to our community. \nFollowing the meeting\, stay for a Special BBQ Celebration!\nBBQ Pricing: \n$21 per person · $54 per family \nRegistration is required. Reserve your spot today! \n+ Register for the BBQ URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/139th-annual-meeting-bbq-celebration/ LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T013210Z UID:10013848-1781481600-1781567999@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Tamuz DESCRIPTION:Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rosh-chodesh-tamuz-5/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T013207Z UID:10013849-1781568000-1781654399@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Tamuz DESCRIPTION:Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rosh-chodesh-tamuz-6/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203300 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203300 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220854Z UID:10013747-1781901180-1781901180@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-262/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T211700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T211700 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240621T020012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T020012Z UID:10013943-1781990220-1781990220@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-234/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203400 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203400 DTSTAMP:20260525T104826 CREATED:20240620T220854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T220854Z UID:10013748-1782506040-1782506040@aasynagogue.org SUMMARY:Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-263/ LOCATION:GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR