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SUMMARY:The 138th Annual Meeting of Ahavath Achim Synagogue 🔀
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting is our time to gather as a congregational family to take stock of where we are and where we are going and attend to synagogue affairs. The "State of the Synagogue: Past\, Present\, and Future" will be presented. The business portion of the meeting includes the election and installation of officers and board of directors (2025–26 slate listed below). The morning will conclude with lunch featuring an Israeli culinary experience. We're thrilled to welcome Rabbi Eric Feld for a special visit before he officially joins us as our Assistant Rabbi! \nThe full slate of officers and board of directors presented by the Nominating Committee will be mailed to every congregant. All AA members in good standing who are present at the Annual Meeting\, in person or by proxy\, are eligible to vote. A quorum of 100 members is required in person or by proxy (proxy form linked below). \nThe Annual Meeting will be held virtually and in person. If you plan to attend\, kindly RSVP to Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org; 404.603.5743). \n Join Zoom\n Proxy Form\nOnce you have completed the proxy form\, please either email it to Jackie Nix (jnix@aasynagogue.org) or return it to the front office. \n\n2025–2026 SLATE: \nOfficers: \n\nNancy Levine\, Executive Vice President (one-year term filling Adam Hirsch's remaining term)\nAndy Cozewith\, Financial Vice President (one-year term filling Josh Hanna's remaining term)\nTaylor Smith\, Vice President (two-year term)\nRandy Weinstein\, Vice President (two-year term)\n\nBoard of Directors (two-year terms ending 2027): \n\nMichael Joseph\nDee Kline\nBarbara Marks\nSheri Panovka\nSusan Saparow\nMarcia Spielberger\nTodd Surden\n\nBoard of Directors (one-year terms ending 2026): \n\nTaylor Davis\nNikki Novotny\nAlan Sunshine\n\nOfficers and Board Members (continuing terms ending 2026): \n\nMark Stern\, President\nRyan Posner\, Vice President\nLauren Barden\, Board Member\nBrandon Goldberg\, Board Member\nHelaine Lasky\, Board Member\nGail Solomon\, Board Member\n\nTerms Expiring—Thank You for Your Service: \n\nDorita Arnold\, Board of Directors Member\nLinda Bressler\, Board of Directors Member\nMark Cohen\, Presidential Appointee\nJosh Hanna\, Financial Vice President\nJack Hillman\, Board of Directors Member\nAdam Hirsch\, Executive Vice President\nNikki Novotny\, Vice President\nAva Landrum Smith\, Board of Directors Member\nRob Wildstein\, Presidential Appointee\nRandy Weinstein\, Board of Directors Member
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/the-138th-annual-meeting-of-ahavath-achim-synagogue/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
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SUMMARY:New Israel Fund Atlanta's Tzedek Awards Honoring Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Please join New Israel Fund Atlanta for the Tzedek Awards—an opportunity to gather with the local NIF community to support their work for equality\, democracy\, and a peaceful shared society in Israel. This year\, NIF will honor our own Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat. The program will feature our honoree\, compelling speakers\, and tributes from those who have held the highest offices in the nation. 100% of contributions will support NIF's extensive work advancing coexistence\, Jewish-Arab partnership\, safeguarding civil and human rights\, and promoting peace\, justice\, and equality. \nRegistration is required. We hope you will join us in person\, but for those who cannot\, the program will also be live-streamed virtually. \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Dessert reception will follow. \n Register
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/new-israel-fund-atlantas-tzedek-awards-honoring-ambassador-stuart-eizenstat/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T113000
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SUMMARY:Naomi's Book Club ▶️
DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood on the first Monday of each month for a lively book discussion. June's book is The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar\, and Marci Draluck will lead the discussion. \nQuestions? Contact Madeleine Gimbel (maddy_gimbel@yahoo.com; 404.355.7711). \n Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/naomis-book-club-31-7/
CATEGORIES:Sisterhood
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SUMMARY:Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
DESCRIPTION: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 two years to complete… maybe more… perhaps less! The only prerequisite is the ability to sound out Hebrew words. \nRequired 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) \n \n Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/biblical-hebrew-class-2/2025-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning
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SUMMARY:Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course ⏺️
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a Transformative Jewish Journey\nAre you seeking to connect more meaningfully to Judaism by being a link to the centuries-old tradition of reading the Torah? Join our transformative Adult Bnai Mitzvah course! \nThis one-year course will give you the opportunity to learn to read Hebrew and chant from the Torah\, an experience that will connect you to the past generations (l'dor v'dor) of passing down the tradition of keeping the Torah alive through the weekly reading on Shabbat. \nYou will not only be connected to past generations but to Jews around the world\, who read the same words in their communities in France\, Russia\, India\, China\, and everywhere Jews congregate in their communities\, happening at the same time you are reading. \nIn the coming year\, you will: \n\nLearn the skills of reading Hebrew (while learning the meaning of keywords)\nLearn how to chant the words from the Torah\nStudy the weekly text of the Torah (in English) to glean the rich stories that have shaped our tradition\n\nNo previous experience is required! Spaces are limited\, so register today (link below). \nQuestions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org). \n Register
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/adult-bnai-mitzvah-course/2025-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learning
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Service 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. \n Join Via Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-4/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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SUMMARY:Candle Lighting
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URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/candle-lighting-209/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom. \n Join Via Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/shabbat-morning-service-5/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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SUMMARY:Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions? Contact music@aasynagogue.org.
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/rebbes-tish-4/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning,Music
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SUMMARY:Mincha/Seudah Sheleshet/Ma'ariv/Havdallah 🔀
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom. \n Join Zoom
URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/mincha-seudah-sheleshet-maariv-havdallah-14/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel\, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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SUMMARY:Conclusion of Shabbat
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URL:https://aasynagogue.org/event/conclusion-of-shabbat-181/
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