Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Special Israel Healing and Protection Service 🔀
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us for Evening Minyan and a special prayer/song-filled experience to offer strength, peace, healing, and support. Led by Scott Kaplan, Bonnie and Michael Levine, and Rabbi Rosenthal, we will use our age-old tradition of prayer to help calm our souls and strengthen our resolve to bring peace and safety to Israel and the region.
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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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Candle Lighting
2023-10-13 18:48, 2023-10-20 18:39, 2023-10-27 18:32 | GA

Shabbat Morning Service—Bar Mitzvah of Elias Gisler 🔀
2023-10-14 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 🔀
2023-10-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-28 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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Israel Exploration Shabbat Table 🔀
2023-10-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
This week, we will be in the community to listen and be heard. Unlike other weeks where we review and discuss an article, this week, with the horrific and unspeakable hatred that occurred in the Holy Land, we will be sitting together to share what we are feeling, open up about our fears, vulnerability, and anger and use this time to process these feelings together. There is nothing to read or prepare. Just come with an open heart and a willingness to heal.

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

Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
2023-10-14 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-10-21 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 🔀
2023-10-14 17:45 - 19:15, 2023-10-21 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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Source Sheets:

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 | 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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The Atlanta Baroque Orchestra
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
The Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein Cultural Arts Program Fund presents "Make a Joyful Noise" featuring the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra!
The Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, composed of nineteen professional musical artists playing on period instruments, will perform:

Zelenka's Fanfare in D Major, with trumpets and timpani
Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from oratorio, Solomon, HWV 67
Telemann's Oboe Concerto in E minor, TWV 51:el
Handel's Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, Op.3 No.2, HWV 313
Handel's Overture to Judas Maccabaeus, from the oratorio, HWV 63
J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suite #3 in D major, BWV 1068

This concert is open to the community. Reception following the concert. A donation ($20) to the Cultural Arts Fund is appreciated.
Questions? Please contact the Cultural Arts Committee Chair: Ivan Millender (ivanmillender@earthlink.net; 404.406.6333).

Biblical Hebrew Class
2023-10-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-25 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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Dig Deeper: Prayer Book Exploration 🔀
2023-10-19 08:15 - 08:45 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Following Morning Minyan, join us for a 30-minute discussion on prayer and selections from the prayer book. A lay-led learning experience, we will explore a selected prayer, including its composition, language, history, and relevance in our daily life. Each session is stand alone, but attending all sessions will provide a deeper understanding of our prayer book, tradition, and spirituality. In-person participants will be treated to coffee and something sweet. Online participants will provide their own.
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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.

The Liturgy Deep Dive 🔀
2023-10-19 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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Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
2023-10-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
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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: Current Events with Rabbi Neil Sandler ▶️
2023-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | GA
Join mAAc members, fellow congregants, and Rabbi Neil Sandler twice a month for Rabbi Sandler's current events discussion group! Rabbi Sandler continues to keep us informed about current events affecting the Jewish Community. He teaches us not only to be aware of current events but also to understand them.
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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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Shabbat Morning Service—Bar Mitzvah of Everett Feldman 🔀
2023-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
