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The month of Elul is a month of preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. That’s why Jews blow the shofar (almost) every day of the month.
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Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
Kesher is Hebrew for "connection," and connection is at the center of everything we do. Kesher is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's Jewish school program for children Pre-K through 6th grade. The Kesher program meshes Jewish holidays and values and children's interests into a child-centered, project-based curriculum. We believe in teaching children to view relationships and interactions with others and the […]
Meshorerim High Holiday Circle Singing 🔀
Meshorerim High Holiday Circle Singing 🔀
Join us in the sanctuary and via Zoom on Sunday morning after morning minyan to learn the High Holiday melodies with the Meshorerim! We'll elevate our spirits and learn the "AA Tunes" and other melodies. No musical training or Hebrew ability is required. Our Sunday morning singing sessions are open to all. Familiarize yourself with […]
High Holiday Cemetery Memorial Services ⏺️
High Holiday Cemetery Memorial Services ⏺️
Commemorate your loved ones' lives by joining us for our traditional High Holiday Cemetery Memorial Service at Arlington and Greenwood Cemeteries. 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery (1173 Cascade Cir SW, Atlanta, GA 30311) 12:00 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park (201 Mount Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328)
Goat Yoga with Z'havah Sisterhood ⏺️
Goat Yoga with Z'havah Sisterhood ⏺️
Join your AA sisters for a fun morning of yoga... with goats at Goat Yoga Georgia! No yoga experience is required. Bring a yoga mat and a picnic lunch. The cost to attend is $25 per person, and RSVP is required. To RSVP, please contact Rebecca Sokol (sokolrebecca@gmail.com; 770.789.1467). To pay, please Venmo Rebecca Sokol […]
2 events,
Morning Minyan 🔀📯
Morning Minyan 🔀📯
Join us every Monday for a prayerful experience. This short one-hour experience will start your day on the right foot. Torah reading, traditional liturgy, singing, and a thought for the day are on the docket—coffee, sweets, and fellowship to follow. Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Via Zoom
3 events,
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Join us every Tuesday 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 […]
3 events,
6 events,
Torah Study 🔀
Torah Study 🔀
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 […]
Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
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 […]
Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet/Ma'ariv/Havdallah—Cheshbon HaNefesh 🔀📯
Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet/Ma'ariv/Havdallah—Cheshbon HaNefesh 🔀📯
Join us each week as we say goodbye to Shabbat and start the following week anew. Prayer, Torah reading, a short study with the rabbi, a light seudah sheleshet (third meal), and a musical havdallah will be part of this experience! Soul Relationships: An Elul Accounting In Elul, we are instructed to perform a “Cheshbon […]
Havdallah and Kiddush Levana 🔀
Havdallah and Kiddush Levana 🔀
Join us in the courtyard every month on the Saturday evening after the new moon for a musical Havdallah and moon blessing ceremony! Click here for a link to the song sheet. Dates: July 13, August 14, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5 Join […]
6 events,
Young Family Tashlich ⏺️
Young Family Tashlich ⏺️
Families with young children are invited to Young Family Tashlich. We will have a family-friendly discussion about Tashlich followed by an activity (either a book or songs). We will conclude by walking to the water and performing Tashlich with frozen peas! Meet on the grassy area across the pavilion. There is no cost to attend, […]
Reverse Tashlich ⏺️ *Rescheduled to 10/6*
Reverse Tashlich ⏺️ *Rescheduled to 10/6*
*The Peachtree Creek Reverse Tashlich cleanup has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 6! We will still be cleaning the Peachtree Creek Greenway, where the creek was badly battered by the flooding water brought on by Hurricane Helene. The waters brought a lot of debris, which we hope to remove, preventing it from flowing south into […]
Meshorerim Yom Kippur Tech Rehearsal
Meshorerim Yom Kippur Tech Rehearsal
Our Meshorerim will gather in the sanctuary from 2 to 4 PM to rehearse Yom Kippur melodies. Regular monthly circle sing is canceled this week.
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
For those of us who feel helpless to change horrors in the world, we are not helpless. Let us join together and recite Tehillim during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We invite you to join in reading for one hour each night to lift our voices collectively in agreement and together pray […]
5 events,
Morning Minyan 🔀
Morning Minyan 🔀
Join us every Monday for a prayerful experience. This short one-hour experience will start your day on the right foot. Torah reading, traditional liturgy, singing, and a thought for the day are on the docket—coffee, sweets, and fellowship to follow. Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Zoom
Naomi's Book Club 🔀
Naomi's Book Club 🔀
Join Sisterhood on the first Monday of the month for a lively book discussion. October's book is The Bookbinder by Pip Williams, and the discussion will be led by Janice Nochumson. Questions? Contact Madeleine Gimbel (maddy_gimbel@yahoo.com; 404.355.7711). Join Zoom
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
For those of us who feel helpless to change horrors in the world, we are not helpless. Let us join together and recite Tehillim during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We invite you to join in reading for one hour each night to lift our voices collectively in agreement and together pray […]
One Year Commemoration of the October 7 Massacre in Israel ⏺️
One Year Commemoration of the October 7 Massacre in Israel ⏺️
On October 7, 2023, Israel endured the deadliest attack on Jewish people in a single day since the Holocaust. On Simchat Torah, a celebratory holiday of our Jewish heritage and pride, Hamas terrorists breached the southern Gaza border and took 1,200 innocent lives. There are still more than 100 hostages still in Gaza from more […]
4 events,
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
For those of us who feel helpless to change horrors in the world, we are not helpless. Let us join together and recite Tehillim during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We invite you to join in reading for one hour each night to lift our voices collectively in agreement and together pray […]
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Join us every Tuesday 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 […]
4 events,
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
For those of us who feel helpless to change horrors in the world, we are not helpless. Let us join together and recite Tehillim during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We invite you to join in reading for one hour each night to lift our voices collectively in agreement and together pray […]
Meshorerim High Holiday Ensemble Rehearsal ⏺️
Meshorerim High Holiday Ensemble Rehearsal ⏺️
On Wednesdays in September, our high holiday feature ensembles will practice in Ellman Chapel. Please check this space for more specifics. All are welcome to come and listen in! If you are interested in joining our High Holiday meshorerim or performance ensemble, please contact the Interim Director of Music and Tefillah: Bonnie Levine (music@aasynagogue.org). Sign […]
4 events,
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
Tehillim (Psalms) Reading 🔀
For those of us who feel helpless to change horrors in the world, we are not helpless. Let us join together and recite Tehillim during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We invite you to join in reading for one hour each night to lift our voices collectively in agreement and together pray […]
Meshorerim High Holiday Ensemble Rehearsal 🔀
Meshorerim High Holiday Ensemble Rehearsal 🔀
On Thursdays in September, our high holiday feature ensembles will practice in Ellman Chapel and via Zoom. Please check this space for more specifics. All are welcome to come and listen in! If you are interested in joining our High Holiday meshorerim or performance ensemble, please contact the Interim Director of Music and Tefillah: Bonnie […]
7 events,
Kol Nidre Family Service⏺️
Kol Nidre Family Service⏺️
Join us at 5:00 PM for a Kol Nidrei family service in the tent in the upper parking lot. Followed by Vegan Kapparot. Please check the High Holiday Service Schedule for more details, and contact Interim Director of Education Annsley Klehr aklehr@aasynagogue.org with any questions.
Vegan Kapparot⏺️
Vegan Kapparot⏺️
Join us at 5:30 PM in the breezeway for a Vegan Kapparot following the Kol Nidre Family service. Please check the High Holiday Service Schedule for more details, and contact Interim Director of Education Annsley Klehr aklehr@aasynagogue.org with any questions.
Mincha / Kol Nidre Service 🔀
Mincha / Kol Nidre Service 🔀
Mincha begins at 6:00, followed by the chanting of Kol Nidre at 6:15 PM. Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom. Join Zoom
8 events,
Yom Kippur Morning Service and Yizkor 🔀
Yom Kippur Morning Service and Yizkor 🔀
Yom Kippur services will begin in the sanctuary at 8:00 AM. The Yizkor service is anticipated to begin around 1:00 pm. Please check the High Holiday Service Schedule for more details. Join Zoom
Yom Kippur Child, Teen, and Family Programming ⏺️
Yom Kippur Child, Teen, and Family Programming ⏺️
Families with children ages 6 months to 12th grade, please join us for Yom Kippur child, teen, and family programs and services from 10:00 - 11:30 AM, concurrently with services. Family programming will take place in the tent in the upper parking lot, in the library, and in Paradies Hall. Please check the High Holiday […]
Yom Kippur Torah Study 🔀
Yom Kippur Torah Study 🔀
Join us for Yom Kippur 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. This year's session is led by Dr. Douglas Ander. Questions? Contact […]
Afternoon Bet Midrash 🔀
Afternoon Bet Midrash 🔀
Join us for our traditional Yom Kippur afternoon Beit Midrash Study Hall with a distinguished group of panelists. Join us in Paradies Hall or via Zoom. Please check the High Holiday Service Schedule for more details. Join Zoom
Yom Kippur Chant & Drum Circle⏺️
Yom Kippur Chant & Drum Circle⏺️
Join us for our annual tradition of spending the last few hours before the afternoon service of Yom Kippur together singing, chanting, drumming, and meditating to original and familiar High Holiday melodies. Come and go; bring your hand drum if you'd like to play along; feel free to bring a yoga mat, cushion, or blanket […]
Yom Kippur Mincha, Ne'ilah, Havdalah 🔀
Yom Kippur Mincha, Ne'ilah, Havdalah 🔀
We will conclude Yom Kippur with Mincha and reading the Book of Jonah at 5:15. Ne'ilah starts at 6:15. Our final shofar blow happens at 7:32 pm, followed by snacks to break the fast in the Breezeway. Join Via Zoom
2 events,
4 events,
Morning Minyan 🔀
Morning Minyan 🔀
Join us every Monday for a prayerful experience. This short one-hour experience will start your day on the right foot. Torah reading, traditional liturgy, singing, and a thought for the day are on the docket—coffee, sweets, and fellowship to follow. Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Zoom
mAAc Meets: Current Events with Rabbi Neil Sandler ▶️
mAAc Meets: Current Events with Rabbi Neil Sandler ▶️
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. Join Via Zoom
3 events,
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Join us every Tuesday 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 […]
4 events,
4 events,
5 events,
6 events,
Chol Hamoed Shabbat Morning Service—Bar Mitzvah of Robbie Margolis 🔀
Chol Hamoed Shabbat Morning Service—Bar Mitzvah of Robbie Margolis 🔀
Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Zoom
Torah Study 🔀
Torah Study 🔀
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 […]
Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
We will meet in the Sukkah for this Rebbe's Tish! 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, […]
Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀
Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀
Join us each week as we say goodbye to Shabbat and start the following week anew. Prayer, Torah reading, a short study with the rabbi, a light seudah sheleshet (third meal), and a musical havdallah will be part of this experience! Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Via Zoom
5 events,
Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
Kesher is Hebrew for "connection," and connection is at the center of everything we do. Kesher is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's Jewish school program for children Pre-K through 6th grade. The Kesher program meshes Jewish holidays and values and children's interests into a child-centered, project-based curriculum. We believe in teaching children to view relationships and interactions with others and the […]
Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
Nesiah, Hebrew for "journey," is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's on-the-move program for 7th through 9th-grade students. Nesiah runs on a triennial curriculum, each year exploring a defining era in Jewish history and culminating with a memorable trip. The curriculum is uniquely designed to the needs of day school students and public-school students alike. As students gain a greater understanding […]
4 events,
Morning Minyan 🔀
Morning Minyan 🔀
Join us every Monday for a prayerful experience. This short one-hour experience will start your day on the right foot. Torah reading, traditional liturgy, singing, and a thought for the day are on the docket—coffee, sweets, and fellowship to follow. Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Zoom
Sushi in the Sukkah ⏺️
Sushi in the Sukkah ⏺️
Join the young adults of AA for a fun evening of Sushi in the Sukkah! We'll celebrate Sukkot, discuss its themes, and enjoy a delicious sushi dinner. The cost to attend is $18 per person. Registration is required (link below) by Friday, October 18 (address provided upon registration). Questions? Contact Brandon Goldberg (bcorygoldberg@gmail.com). Register
6 events,
Sisters in the Sukkah ⏺️
Sisters in the Sukkah ⏺️
Sukkot, Sipping, and Socializing... Join Sisterhood for their annual Sisters in the Sukkah event! Please bring a can of dry goods to contribute to Operation Isaiah. The cost to attend is $36 per person. The deadline to register (form below) is Tuesday, October 15. Questions? Contact the Sisterhood presidents: Sara Papier (papier.sm@gmail.com; 954.579.4097) and Avital […]
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Join us every Tuesday 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 […]
Brotherhood Gathering ⏺️
Brotherhood Gathering ⏺️
Once a month, join Brotherhood in fellowship and make new friendships. We will meet in the homes of our members for a casual, no-agenda communal event where the drinks are flowing, the snacks are plentiful, and the conversation is always engaging. There is no charge to attend, but RSVPs are appreciated. If you would like […]
4 events,
4 events,
Erev Simchat Torah Evening Service—Kesher Consecration 🔀
Erev Simchat Torah Evening Service—Kesher Consecration 🔀
Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom. Join Zoom
4 events,
Torah Study 🔀
Torah Study 🔀
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 […]
Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
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 […]
Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀
Mincha, Seudah Sheleshet, Ma'ariv, Havdallah 🔀
Join us each week as we say goodbye to Shabbat and start the following week anew. Prayer, Torah reading, a short study with the rabbi, a light seudah sheleshet (third meal), and a musical havdallah will be part of this experience! Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Via Zoom
6 events,
Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
Kesher is Hebrew for "connection," and connection is at the center of everything we do. Kesher is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's Jewish school program for children Pre-K through 6th grade. The Kesher program meshes Jewish holidays and values and children's interests into a child-centered, project-based curriculum. We believe in teaching children to view relationships and interactions with others and the […]
Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
Nesiah, Hebrew for "journey," is Ahavath Achim Synagogue's on-the-move program for 7th through 9th-grade students. Nesiah runs on a triennial curriculum, each year exploring a defining era in Jewish history and culminating with a memorable trip. The curriculum is uniquely designed to the needs of day school students and public-school students alike. As students gain a greater understanding […]
Blessing of the Animals ⏺️
Blessing of the Animals ⏺️
Bring your dogs, cats, birds, lizards, or other animals to receive a special blessing from the Rabbi to start the New Year! Join us for this relaxed get-together as we welcome pets of all shapes and sizes (leashed or in a carrier) for a blessing symbolizing our appreciation for the joy and companionship they bring […]
One Year Commemoration of the October 7 Massacre in Israel ⏺️
One Year Commemoration of the October 7 Massacre in Israel ⏺️
On October 7, 2023, Israel endured the deadliest attack on Jewish people in a single day since the Holocaust. On Simchat Torah, a celebratory holiday of our Jewish heritage and pride, Hamas terrorists breached the southern Gaza border and took 1,200 innocent lives. There are still more than 100 hostages still in Gaza from more […]
3 events,
Morning Minyan 🔀
Morning Minyan 🔀
Join us every Monday for a prayerful experience. This short one-hour experience will start your day on the right foot. Torah reading, traditional liturgy, singing, and a thought for the day are on the docket—coffee, sweets, and fellowship to follow. Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. Join Zoom
mAAc Meets: Current Events with Rabbi Neil Sandler ▶️
mAAc Meets: Current Events with Rabbi Neil Sandler ▶️
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. Join Via Zoom
4 events,
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
Join us every Tuesday 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 […]
An Evening with Givat Haviva—Creating a Shared Society in Israel ⏺️
An Evening with Givat Haviva—Creating a Shared Society in Israel ⏺️
An Evening with Givat Haviva in Atlanta Featuring Givat Haviva's Executive Director and Director of Strategy Michal Sella and Mohammad Darawshe Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by ADL Southeast, Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Congregation Bet Haverim, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation B’nai Torah, Congregation Gesher L’Torah, Congregation Dor Tamid, Congregation Or Hadash, Congregation Or Veshalom, Congregation […]