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Tunes and Meshorerim

AA Tunes Campaign

What are the AA tunes? Our rabbis hear this question yearly as the journey toward the High Holidays begins. The AA tunes are melodies that have accompanied us through countless High Holidays throughout our youth and as we grew with the congregation. Cantor after cantor, choir after choir, some melodies have followed us, embraced us, and given us a sense of the holiness of the AA prayer experience. But what are they? We embarked on a mission to “find” the AA tunes, with our community’s help. Check out the journey!

AA Tunes Campaign

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Sing with the Meshorerim

Our Meshorerim (Hebrew for “spiritual singers”) group enhances prayer through music and song. The group is open to anyone regardless of musical background, Hebrew ability, or rehearsal attendance. Even if you’ve never attended a practice before, you can join our Meshorerim  anytime. All we ask is that you sit up front during the Holidays in the designated “Meshorerim” section and sing along when you can! See the full schedule of gatherings on the AA Tunes Linktree.

Questions? Please contact the Interim Director of Music and Tefillah: Bonnie Levine (music@aasynagogue.org).

AA Children's Choir

The Children’s Choir, introduced for the first time during the 5784 High Holiday services, will sing again this year! The Children’s Choir currently includes young singers ages 5–15 and rehearses on Sundays during our Kesher Jewish School program and Saturdays after Rebbe’s Tish.

Spiritual Preparation

They say listening to a band’s album before attending their concert can help people enjoy the show. The same is true of spiritual preparation for the High Holiday services. Familiarizing yourself with the audio tracks of the AA Tunes will lead to a more meaningful High Holiday experience! While we may not have an AA Tunes album (at least not yet), we offer sheet music and audio files for some of our selections. You can find an index with links here.

Behind the "AA Tunes"

Ahavath Achim has a rich musical history of over a century, from commissioned choral works to rock band tributes. In addition to the AA Tunes Campaign playlist, please enjoy inspirational musical kavanot (Hebrew for “intentions” or “sincere feelings, directions of the heart”) and some of our favorite musical memories and stories about our beloved “AA Tunes” and other resources.

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Service Schedule

Selichot—Saturday, September 28

7:15 p.m.

Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah Service
Havdallah: 7:50 p.m.

In-Person: Ellman Chapel
Virtual: Zoom

8–9:30 p.m.

Selichot Service

In-Person: Ellman Chapel
Virtual: Zoom

Sunday, September 29

10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery
12:00 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park

In-Person: Greenwood Cemetery and Arlington Memorial Park

1:45–4:00 p.m.

Reverse Tashlich

In-Person: Peachtree Creek Greenway

Register by 9/27

Erev Rosh Hashanah—Wednesday, October 2

7:15–8:00 a.m.

Morning Minyan

Virtual: Zoom

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6–7:00 p.m.

Mincha/Ma’ariv Service
Candle Lighting: 7:01 p.m.

In-Person: Sanctuary
Virtual: Zoom and YouTube

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1st Day Rosh Hashanah—Thursday, October 3

7:45–10:00 a.m.

Childcare (6 months–6th grade)

Check-In at Ahava

8–9:30 a.m.

Coffee and Breakfast Oneg

In-Person: Breezeway

8:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

Sanctuary Service