Ahavath Achim Synagogue

NEW

36th Annual Eizenstat Lecture ft. General David H. Petraeus

12.1.25

Worship in Pink With Us this Saturday!

Worship In Pink Shabbat

Saturday, November 8

Honor cancer survivors, participants of the Susan G. Komen Walks, and the loved ones we have lost.

This year's featured guest speaker is Morris Podber, who will be sharing his journey of health and healing from Breast Cancer.

a Wonderful Weekend of events with Steve Grossman and Friends Celebrating his 70th Birthday!

November 14-16 @ AA

Cultural Arts Concert: Let's Make A Joyful Noise ft. The Marla Feeney Band

Bluegrass Shabbat: A Musically Uplifting Shabbat Service ft. Steve & Friends!

Friday, November 14

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NEW

Shabbat Morning Service: Haftorah Reading + Sermon by Steve Grossman

Friday, November 14

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Living Tikkun Olam:
Ryan Posner's Bar Mitzvah Project for
the cerebral palsy foundation

As part of his upcoming adult Bar Mitzvah in March 2026, Ryan Posner shares his project supporting the Cerebral Palsy Foundation — a cause deeply connected to his family and inspired by his niece, Hannah, who lives with Cerebral Palsy.

Watch Now. Then Support the cause.

Hannah's Bake Sale - Supporting the Cerebral Palsy Foundation

Sunday, November 9

mAAC Fifth Annual Brunch

A singularly sensational experience of audio and video highlights on the remarkable backstory of Fiddler On The Roof – one of the world's most beloved musicals – and how it almost never happened!

Featuring Special Guest: Bill Nigut

Employee Holiday Fund

For many years, money has been collected for our shul's Employee Holiday Fund.

Our employees have faithfully continued to work and adapt despite challenging times.

Please join fellow congregants + send a check - payable to Ahavath Achim Synagogue - by Monday, December 30 to:

Ahavath Achim Synagogue
600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

Please designate the check for the Employee Holiday Fund in the memo line.

Thank you for your participation in showing our valued AA employees how much they are appreciated.

The Esther G. Levine Read

the Book Festival @ MJCCA

November 9th

as a founder of the book festival, AA's own Esther Levine is honored each year, and this year's featured speaker is:

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl

senior rabbi, Central Synagogue

New York City

program begins November 9 @ 7:30 PM at the JCC.

For more events, please visit our events calendar.

PLANTLANTA @ AA

Friday, November 7

Social Action + Justice - First Meeting for 25/26

The Weekend @ AA Glance

▶️ Virtual 🔀 Hybrid ⏺️ In-Person

Click Links For Details

AA Play and Pray

Israel Exploration Table

Social Action + Justice - First Meeting for 25/26

Great Big Recycling Event

Blood Drive

PLANTLANTA @ AA

Friday, November 7

Worship In Pink Shabbat

Saturday, November 8

mAAC Fifth Annual Brunch

Cultural Arts Concert: Let's Make A Joyful Noise

>> Click Here For Source Sheet

For more events, please visit our events calendar.

Lassoing Love, Laughter, and Line Dancing: Sisterhood Donor Luncheon ⏺️

Lassoing Love, Laughter, and Line Dancing

Save the date – details to follow.

Blood Drive⏺️

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

Bake-A-Thon: Volunteer for a Sweet Cause

This Week's Agenda: Rugelach

Volunteers wanted - no experience needed.

Our Rabbis visit nine independent and assisted-living facilities each month, teaching and conducting pastoral visits.

To enhance their visitations, they bring a batch of homemade baked goodies to the residents of these facilities.

Srochi Kitchen at AA

Would you like to help bake once a month? Our activity is geared towards fun and engagement. We look forward to having as many people as want to help bake; no commitments if it's not your thing.

Want to give it a try?

Contact Jill Rosner

jrosner@aasynagogue.org
404-603-5741

NCJW Repro Shabbat

National Council of Jewish Women Repro Shabbat @ AA

What is NCJW Repro Shabbat?

In 2021, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), in partnership with hundreds of synagogues and organizations across the country, set aside the Shabbat when we read Parshat Mishpatim as Repro Shabbat. At AA, this is an opportunity to learn about the Jewish laws governing termination of pregnancy and to hear experts discuss the status of reproductive health and rights in Georgia and the role each of us can play in protecting reproductive rights.

Repro Shabbat Agenda:

10:30 – 11:30 (Cavalier) Torah Study
Lois Frank will discuss Mishpatim, Exodus 21:22 – 25, and the Jewish laws governing the termination of pregnancy.
11:30 – 12:00 (Sanctuary) Sermon
Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal will give the sermon, "Jewish Views on the Sanctity of Life and Terminating Pregnancy."
12:45 – 2:00 (Paradies) Post-Kiddush Panel: Reproductive Health and Rights in Georgia
An exciting discussion facilitated by Susie Greenberg, National Council of Jewish Women, Atlanta section, Co-President, and chaired by Nancy Levine, AA Executive Vice President.

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 the Cavalier Room or via Zoom.

Join Zoom

Shabbat Morning Service – Honoring Dr. Linda Lippitt 🔀

Join us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom.

Join Via Zoom

Tu B'Shvat Seder Experience ⏺️

Step away from the rush of daily life and enjoy an inspiring hour of learning, tasting, and growth.

Celebrate Tu B'Shvat with a special Seder of juice, fruit, and meaningful conversation as we explore the deeper spiritual, environmental, and mystical themes of the New Year of the Trees. Through readings, reflection, and discussion, this Seder offers a relaxed yet enriching space to connect with tradition, community, and the rhythms of nature.

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 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.

Schmooze and News at AA

Posted on 1/05/20261/09/2026 by Damon Fonooni

Schmooze
&
News

01.10
Shabbat Service:
Honoring
Dr. Linda Lippitt

Join us for a special congregational celebration honoring Dr. Linda Lippitt, a treasured part of our synagogue community, who will be leaving Atlanta in January to be closer to her family in Virginia.

01.13
Bake-A-Thon:
Volunteer For A Sweet cause

Volunteers Wanted – No experience needed.

Help bake treats for an amazing cause: Our Rabbis bring these homemade baked goodies to independent and assisted-living facilities each month for teaching and conducting pastoral visits.

This Week's Agenda: Rugelach

01.31
Tu B'Shvat
Seder Experience

Step away from the rush of daily life: enjoy an inspiring hour of learning, tasting, and growth.

02.01
Blood Drive

Blood saves lives.

02.14
NCJW Repro Shabbat

In 2021, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), in partnership with hundreds of synagogues and organizations across the country, set aside the Shabbat when we read Parshat Mishpatim as Repro Shabbat.

Join Ahavath Achim for this important opportunity to learn about the Jewish laws governing termination of pregnancy and to hear experts discuss the status of reproductive health and rights in Georgia and the role each of us can play in protecting reproductive rights.

03.08
Sisterhood Donor Luncheon

Lassoing Love, Laughter, and Line Dancing.

Save the date – details coming soon.

JANUARY 2026

Event

Highlights

01.11
Voices of Torah Fund
Event

Celebrate with regional Sisterhood Organizations at this uplifting event featuring Rabbi Lauren Henderson.

01.11
Cultural Arts
Concert

Escape with the luminous artistry of pianist Choo Choo Hu.

A world-class performer whose playing is both dreamy and expressive, Choo Choo Hu has appeared on major stages across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and has collaborated with artists ranging from Imani Winds to John Legend. Recent highlights include performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Registration is required.

01.17
Shabbat Service:
Bar Mitzvah of Max Montarbo

01.31
Shabbat Service:
Bar Mitzvah of Siddarth Grossberg

Sisterhood News

Sisterhood
Shabbat Shira
Service + dinner
02.06

Details + RSVP Below

Sisterhood Shabbat Shira

Friday, February 6

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Last Chance!

**order your 2026 Mah Jongg Cards TODAY.

All proceeds benefit Sisterhood.**

Cards Cost:

$14 regular-size cards
$15 large-size cards

The National Mah Jongg League will send your cards to your address at the end of March 2026.

Pay by Check:
Make payable to AA Sisterhood

Mail to:
Barbara Nathan
200 Brandon Place
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Pay by Venmo:
Barbara Nathan-3

Please include your address, phone number, and email for confirmation.

If you are ordering for multiple people, include everyone's address.

The Weekend @ AA Glance

▶️ Virtual 🔀 Hybrid ⏺️ In-Person

Click Links For Details

Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting

Presented by Trees Atlanta
with GIPL + Adamah ATL

02.01

In honor of the Jewish New Year of the Trees, Tu B'Shvat, join us this year for the 14th Annual Tree Planting!

2026 HUNGER WALK + RUN

Save The Date + Donate Now!

03.15

Fundraising for this AA Synagogue tradition and mitzvah has already begun. If you plan to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Annual Hunger/Walk Run 2026 and our synagogue team, Sally's Friends, please consider sending your check before the end of the year.

The website won't be live until early January for registration and donations!

Make checks payable to: Annual Hunger Walk/Run 2026

For: AA Synagogue, Sally's Friends

Mail checks to:
Sally Kaplan
4507 Chattahoochee Way
Marietta, Georgia 30067- 4676

For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Bebe Kaplan:

Phone: (404) 587-1736
Email: ladyrek@aol.com

Get Involved

AA Play and Pray

Israel Exploration Table

Social Action + Justice - First Meeting for 25/26

Great Big Recycling Event

Blood Drive

PLANTLANTA @ AA

Friday, November 7

Worship In Pink Shabbat

Saturday, November 8

mAAC Fifth Annual Brunch

Cultural Arts Concert: Let's Make A Joyful Noise