Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Blood Drive⏺️
2026-02-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Blood saves lives.
Sign up today to donate at our quarterly Blood Drive.
Our 2026 Goal: 350 Pints + 5 New Donors
Mark your calendar now with the dates of our 2026 Blood Drives:

February 1
May 3
August 2
November 1

Use this QR code, which will take donors directly to our blood drive appointments:

Or go to: www.redcrossblood.org
Under Find a Drive enter code JWV to schedule your appointment

Nesiah (7th–9th Grade) ⏺️
2026-02-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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 of our shared Jewish history, they also learn more about their own identities and their families' stories.
The Nesiah program is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.

Kesher (Pre-K–6th Grade) ⏺️
2026-02-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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 environment through the lens of ten Jewish values (listed below). We create confident and curious Jewish learners in a safe space where they can take risks, question, play, learn, explore, engage, create, make meaning, and love. We foster the child's sense of Jewish self-discovery by providing a nurturing environment where each person can explore and create their own identity.
The Kesher program is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.

Evening Minyan 🔀
2026-02-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us in Ellman Chapel or via Zoom.
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Biblical Hebrew Class ▶️
2026-02-03 19:30 - 21:00
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.
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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Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course ⏺️
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
Embark on a Transformative Jewish Journey
Are 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!
This 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.
You 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.
In the coming year, you will:

Learn the skills of reading Hebrew (while learning the meaning of keywords)
Learn how to chant the words from the Torah
Study the weekly text of the Torah (in English) to glean the rich stories that have shaped our tradition

No previous experience is required! Spaces are limited, so register today (link below).
Questions? Contact Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (lrosenthal@aasynagogue.org).
Register

Candle Lighting
2026-02-06 17:55

Sisterhood Shabbat Shira Service 🔀
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join in a very special Friday evening Shabbat service presented by AA's Sisterhood: Shabbat Shira!
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Sisterhood Shabbat Shira Dinner
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Sisterhood Shabbat Shira Service + dinner
Sisterhood invites you to Shabbat Shira, an experience that will bring our community together through song in celebration of the women of Sisterhood and the many incredible initiatives created, curated, and sustained through the hard work of their members!
This special service from 6-7 PM will be led by Mindy and Andy Margolis.
Following the Shabbat Shira service, please join us for a special family dinner :
$36 for adults
$18 for ages 12 and up
$10 for children under 3-12
Maximum $100 per family unit

>> RSVP for Dinner Here

Shabbat Morning Service 🔀
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue — Epstein Sanctuary, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom.
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Torah Study 🔀
2026-02-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Cavalier Room, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
TORAH
STUDY
Where lay leaders, rabbis, and congregants lead lively discussions about the weekly Parashat.
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.

Source Sheet

Questions? Contact the chair:
Michael Miller – mgmiller@sloan.mit.edu

In-Person @
Cavalier Room
+ Online

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AA Play and Pray ⏺️
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Paradies Hall, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Join us for a very special family service! Bring your little ones (ages 0-8) for a joyful, interactive Shabbat morning designed just for young families! We will guide you and your children through a prayer-filled experience where you'll learn the beautiful prayers of the Shabbat morning service, explore meaningful Shabbat rituals, and reconnect with the soul-stirring melodies that make Shabbat special.
What awaits your family:

Interactive learning of Shabbat prayers and rituals
Traditional melodies that will touch your hearts
Delicious snacks, Kiddush juice, and fresh challah
Opportunities to build lasting friendships within our community
A welcoming space for children to engage with their Jewish heritage

Whether you're a longtime member or new to our synagogue family, Play and Pray creates the perfect environment for spiritual connection, community building, and making cherished memories with your children. Come as you are and leave with hearts full of Shabbat joy and new connections!
Questions? Contact the Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning: Eric Feld (efeld@aasynagogue.org).
Ahavath Achim Synagogue's youth education programming is generously endowed by the Judith and Aaron z"l Alembik Ahavath Achim Youth Education Program.

Rebbe's Tish ⏺️
2026-02-07 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 🔀
2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Ellman Chapel, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
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 Zoom

Conclusion of Shabbat
2026-02-07 18:39
