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CALENDAR
CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 15 – SEPTEMBER 30
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
High Holidays in Marietta/West Cobb – 8 p.m. Congregation Ner Tamid of
Marietta/West Cobb invites you to join us for the High Holy Days. Find Times at https://bit.ly/3rIN9EI.
Yom Kippur with Chabad Intown – 6 p.m. The High Holiday Season is upon us! Come to Chabad to be reJEWvinated and empowered to greet the new year – for free! Visit https://bit. ly/3sAPX7r for more information.
Kol Nidre Alef Service – 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. Temple Emanu-El will be streaming High Holiday Services. Only for the Fully Vaccinated in person. Visit https://bit.ly/2XzSSlm to get the zoom links.
Young Jewish Professionals Yom Kip-
pur Services – 7:25 p.m. We are excited to be hosting an exclusive Young Jewish Professional Kol Nidrei and Neilah service, replete with insightful commentary and at a pace in which all can follow no matter your background. For nearly 26 hours we abstain from food and drink, do not wash or anoint our bodies, don’t wear leather footwear, and abstain from marital relations. We spend the day in prayer, getting as close to Gd as we can. The fast begins on Sept. 15th at 7:25 p.m. and finishes on Sept. 16th at 8:19 p.m. Visit https:// bit.ly/3AWcsGY for more information.
Kol Nidre Service – 8 p.m. Join Congregation Dor Tamid for the Kol Nidre
Service. Visit https://bit.ly/3z7aKlp for more information.
Kol Nidre Bet Service – 8:45 p.m. Temple
Emanu-El will be streaming High Holy
Days Services. Only for the Fully Vaccinated in person. Visit https://bit. ly/3D5v8FV to get the Zoom links.
Sisterhood September Food Drive – All day until Sept. 30. Visit Congregation
Beth Shalom and donate to Rebecca’s
Tent. Visit https://bit.ly/3jVbu81 to see list of items to donate.
Sisterhood Donation Drive for Rebecca’s Tent (Spiegel Women’s Shelter at
Shearith Israel) – All day until Sept. 30. Visit Congregation Beth Shalom and Stock the Jewish Food Pantry.
Visit https://bit.ly/3jVbu81 to see list of items to donate.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Yom Kippur Alef Service – 8 to 9:15 a.m.
Only for the Fully Vaccinated in person. Temple Emanu-El will be streaming High Holy Days Services both on
Facebook and YouTube. Visit https:// bit.ly/3ymuGjn to get the links. Yom Kippur with Chabad Intown – 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The High Holy Days Season is upon us! Come to Chabad to be reJEWvinated and empowered to greet the new year – for free! Visit https://bit. ly/3sAPX7r for more information.
Young Children’s Services – 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Temple Emanu-El will uniquely offer Young Children’s Services, free and open to the community (Ages 0-8) at Brook Run Amphitheater on the mornings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from 9:45a.m. –10:15 a.m. led by Rabbis Rachael and Max Miller. Visit https://bit.ly/2WntNtN to learn more.
Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10 a.m.
Yom Kippur Morning Service with
Congregation Dor Tamid. Find information at https://bit.ly/3zi133N.
High Holy Days in Marietta/West Cobb – 10 a.m. Congregation Ner Tamid of
Marietta/West Cobb invites you to join us for the High Holy Days. Find times at https://bit.ly/3rIN9EI.
High Holidays in Marietta/West Cobb – 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Congregation Ner
Tamid of Marietta/West Cobb invites you to join us for the High Holy Days.
Find times at https://bit.ly/3rIN9EI.
Yom Kippur Gimel Service – 12:15 p.m.
Only for the Fully Vaccinated in person. Temple Emanu-El will be streaming High Holy Days Services both on
Facebook and YouTube. Visit https:// bit.ly/3yeBq2C to get the links.
Find more events and submit items for our online and print calendars at: www.atlantajewishconnector.com
Calendar sponsored by the Atlanta Jewish Connector, an initiative of the AJT. In order to be considered for the print edition, please submit events three to four weeks in advance. Contact community relations director Diana Cole for more information at Diana@atljewishtimes.com. Yom Kippur Young Family Service -- 2:30 p.m. Congregation Dor Tamid’s
Yom Kippur Young Family Service.
Visit https://bit.ly/3kbJL1O to find information.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Cub Club: Li’l Shabbat from the Garden
(virtual) – 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Celebrating Shabbat has never been so much fun! Join Rabbi Micah and the Davis Academy for a special sing-along as we get ready to welcome Shabbat. Young children and their families will be introduced to interactive songs and dances to bring in the ruach (spirit) of Shabbat. Visit https://bit.ly/3eMHwAd to RSVP.
SOJOURN’s Drawing from the Well – 12 to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to experience the magic of inclusive community during Drawing from the Well. Drawing from the Well is SOJOURN’s inclusive weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies. Participants gather in community to discuss and connect around resources from Torah Queeries, Mussar teachings, holidays and happenings in the world. Visit https:// bit.ly/34YpvJS to get the Zoom Link.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Story Time with Rabbi Jordan – 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Join Rabbi Jordan from Congregation Dor Tamid for Story Time on
Facebook. Visit https://bit.ly/3xfpywO to get the link.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Teen Israel Leadership Institute – 12 to 3 p.m. Teens in 10th to 12th grades will gather online from across the Americas and Europe, for the Center for Israel Education’s fall 2021 Teen Israel
Leadership Institute, which enhances
Israel knowledge by providing presentations that help teens appreciate and belong to Israel’s role in defining
Jewish identity. Register at https://bit. ly/3DloVps.
Fall 2021 Gardening Lecture Series – ABCs of Fall Gardening – 2 to 3:15 p.m. North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc., is continuing to provide horticultural education to the North Fulton community and beyond through virtual gardening education programming. This series of classes will be available
through live Zoom webinars and Facebook Live. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity. Please register in advance at https:// bit.ly/3sJNk3m to ensure your place.
Atlanta Jewish Bowling League – 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. All Adults are Welcome! We meet every Sunday at 6:45 p.m. and bowl three (3) games per night. Visit https://bit.ly/3yYlEZU to get more information.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
mAAc Meets – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join
Ahavath Achim Synagogue every Tuesday, as one of our rabbis will begin the class with a one-hour discussion. The second hour of the class will be led by another member of the group. Visit https://bit.ly/2TOx0kp to get link.
Conversations on Zionism – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Jewish National Fund-USA for a series of human interactions, short films, interviews, panel discussions and more – all meant to facilitate a dialogue and expose the beautiful and diverse facets of modern Zionism and its positive impact on many aspects of our lives, no matter where we are in the world. Visit https://bit. ly/3jnnHB5 for more information.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
#EndJewishHatred – 6 p.m. Join Cheryl
Dorchinsky, Elliot Friedland, and Alicia Post on Clubhouse to discuss advocacy, anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, and more. This is a place to learn strategies and more. Visit https://bit.ly/3fmEpyw to get link.
Food That Rocks – 7 to 10 p.m. A tasting event celebrating the vibrant and expanding dining scene in Sandy Springs, returns to City Springs this Sept. 23, 24 and 25! New for 2021, Food That Rocks is expanding to three nights and adding a Saturday afternoon session, creating smaller, more intimate experiences featuring tastings from participating restaurants, wine, beer, and cocktail tastings, and live music. Visit https://bit.ly/3DlSfMz to get dates and times.
Chris Wallace, Author of Countdown
bin Laden – Virtual – 8 p.m. MJCCA Book Fest in Your Living Room presents Chris Wallace, “Countdown bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice.” Published on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, “Countdown bin Laden” is a historical thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting about the race to apprehend and bring to justice the mastermind of the most consequential terrorist attack in American history. Visit https://bit. ly/3mAHVuv to register.
CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES
Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 15, 2021, light holiday candles at 7:25 p.m.
Thursday, September 16, 2021, holiday ends at 8:19 p.m. Ha’azinu Friday, September 17, 2021, light candles at 7:22 p.m.
Saturday, September 18, 2021, Shabbat ends at 8:16 p.m. Sukkot Friday, September 24, 2021, light candles at 7:13 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, Shabbat ends at 8:06 p.m.
Monday, September 20, 2021, light holiday candles at 7:18 p.m.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, light holiday candles at 8:12 p.m. from a pre-existing flame.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, holiday ends at 8:10 p.m. Shemini Atzeret Monday, September 27, 2021, light holiday candles at 7:08 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021, light holiday candles at 8:02 p.m. from a pre-existing flame.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, holiday ends at 8:01 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Cub Club: Shabbat Shabloom – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Celebrate Shabbat with other
Cub Club families during a morning of music, singing, and stories led by
Rabbi Micah. After the program, little ones will have fun exploring during a mini scavenger hunt. Visit https://bit. ly/3gzQbqP to learn more.
Tot Shabbat – 11 to 11:30 a.m. Filled with music, laughter, spirituality, and soul.
Rabbi Rachael and Rabbi Max from
Temple Emanu-El have crafted a program to bring together those little ones from birth to age 5 to feel the rhythm of Jewish music and Jewish time. Meet other parents with children of the same age and be a part of a loving and engaged group. Open to the community for tots and their loved ones. Visit https://bit.ly/3jVoVov to RSVP. Sukkot Farm Day – 6 to 9 p.m. Middle
Schoolers (6-8th grade) join The Temple, Temple Beth Tikvah, Temple Sinai,
Temple Kol Emeth, Temple Kehillat
Chaim, Congregation Dor Tamid, and
Temple Emanuel for a day at Uncle
Shucks for a Corn Maze, Hayride, and
Bonfire. Visit https://bit.ly/3jXxyz1to register.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Play Tamid – 9:30 to 11 a.m. Play Tamid is led by Rabbi Jordan. Enjoy crafts, songs, fun activities, and more. Play Tamid is for kids under 4 years old with their parents/guardians. Visit https:// bit.ly/3BfP8nH for more information.
Fall 2021 Gardening Lecture Series –
Landscaping Lessons Learned! – 2 to 3:15 p.m. North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc., is continuing to provide horticultural education to the North Fulton community and beyond through virtual gardening education programming.
This series of classes will be available through live Zoom webinars and Facebook Live. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity.
Please register in advance at https:// bit.ly/3zkgwjV.
Atlanta Jewish Bowling League – 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. All Adults are Welcome! We meet every Sunday at 6:45 p.m. and bowl three (3) games per night. Visit https://bit.ly/3yYlEZU to get more information.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
mAAc Meets – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join
Ahavath Achim Synagogue every Tuesday, as one of our rabbis will begin the class with a one-hour discussion. The second hour of the class will be led by another member of the group. Visit https://bit.ly/2TOx0kp to get link.
Conversations on Zionism – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Jewish National Fund-USA for a series of human interactions, short films, interviews, panel discussions and more – all meant to facilitate a dialogue and expose the beautiful and diverse facets of modern Zionism and its positive impact on many aspects of our lives, no matter where we are in the world. Visit https://bit. ly/3jnnHB5 for more information.
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
SukkahFest: Etz Chaim’s Fall Music Festival – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s SukkahFest will take place in the Sisterhood Outdoor Sanctuary, Sukkah and Back Parking Lot. Rain or Shine. If it rains, this will take place inside. Visit https://bit.ly/38iw0ZC to learn more.
High Holiday Boot Camp – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The High Holy Days are approaching, and we have just what you need to get in spiritual shape! These sessions delve deep inside Jewish tradition and practice to prepare you to make the most of your Jewish holiday experience. RSVP to Intown Jewish Academy by visiting https://bit.ly/3hZ2HAY.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Zman Simchateinu – 6:30 p.m. Join
Congregation Dor Tamid and the Israel American Council (IAC) for “Zman
Simchateinu,” a time of our great joy as we welcome in the holiday of Sukkot! Come together on the CDT patio as we shake the lulav and etrog, listen to some fabulous Israeli music (in
English and Hebrew), and have a delicious falafel dinner together, followed by a Kona Ice dessert! Visit https://bit. ly/3ngsM1J for more information.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Men’s Club Steak and Scotch Dinner in the Sukkah – 6:30 p.m. Everyone (men and women) is invited for a festive night in the Sukkah at Congregation
Beth Shalom for steak, great scotch, camaraderie, and ruach. RSVP by Sept. 14, for the early bird rate by visiting https://bit.ly/2X6s4c5.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Pasta in the Hut – 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Come and support KUSY by having dinner with your Beth Shalom family in the
Sukkah following services. Dinner includes pasta, salad, and a dessert. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3nfqDDh.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Scotch & Sangria in the Sukkah – 8:15 to 10 p.m. Join us as young adult members and friends of Congregation Or VeShalom to celebrate Sukkot with Scotch and Sangria in the Sukkah at the home of Rabbi and Carrie Hearshen. RSVPs are requested at https://bit. ly/3BVHNdh by Thursday, Sept. 23. The address will be provided by email on Sept. 23.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Family Farm Day – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Celebrate Sukkot with The Jewish
Fertility Foundation and other community partners, including PJ Library
Atlanta, Jewish Kids Group, and Repair the World! The event will take place at the barn at the MJCCA. There will be a petting zoo, outdoor concert, treats and more! Registration is required at https://bit.ly/3zmCTFt.
Sisterhood under the Sukkah: Mental
Health, the Pandemic, and Re-Entry – 2 to 4 p.m. Join Congregation Beth Shalom’s sisterhood on Zoom or in-person for a discussion of the pandemic’s impact on mental health and how to manage re-entry anxiety. Come hear Andrew Gothard, PsyD. discuss the steps we can take to protect our mental health in these challenging times and how we can balance caution and connection as we re-engage in person. Visit https://bit.ly/3zZha6M to get the Zoom link.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Celebrate Simchat Torah with Us! – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join Congregation Etz
Chaim for a Family Experience, followed by dinner, a Simchat Torah Celebration and an ice cream sundae bar!
Please RSVP for dinner at https://bit. ly/3sSZh70.
Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration – 6 to 9:30 p.m. Join Congregation Beth
Shalom for a complimentary dairy dinner followed by singing and dancing with friends as we celebrate Simchat Torah and the end of the High
Holy Days season. Visit https://bit. ly/38R117o to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Simchat Torah Chatan – 9:30 a.m. Join
Congregation Etz Chaim on the day of
Simchat Torah as we honor Shari and
Ron Judenberg, our Kallat Beresheit and Chatan Torah, for their service to
Etz Chaim. Kiddush lunch to follow.
Visit https://bit.ly/3yXxvaJ to learn more.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
Simchat Torah Rewind for Preschool
Age Children – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
There will be signing, snacks, dancing, and crafts at Congregation Beth
Shalom. Visit https://bit.ly/3nw6old to learn more. ì
Directory Spotlight
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The Epstein School
In conversation with Lani Ashner, director of strategic marketing and communications.
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? In 1973, Rabbi Harry H. Epstein and the visionary leaders of congregation Ahavath Achim dreamed of a Conservative Jewish day school that would embrace the core values of Judaism in a nurturing, compassionate, and stimulating environment. In 1987, Epstein moved to a new location in Sandy Springs. The campus has since expanded and serves over 450 students, from infants through eighth grade, annually.
How do you cater to the younger members of the community? The Epstein School offers integrated, dual-language learning that cultivates lifelong skills, inspires Jewish identity, and nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, led by specialized STEAM and Hebrew language programs.
Where do you see your organization in 10 years? Building on the school’s rich history of innovation and responsiveness, Epstein is poised to seamlessly pivot and meet the evolving demands of education today and in the decade ahead. Celebrating these milestones and those of the school’s accomplished alumni are among the most treasured moments at Epstein.
How does your organization help the community? Epstein prepares students to become confident, engaged learners, and knowledgeable, committed leaders in their community. Guided by the principles and values of Judaism, Epstein embraces partnerships between family, home, and school while instilling a strong sense of identity and preparedness for higher education.
Chabad of Toco Hills (CTH)
In conversation with Seth Fleishman, president.
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? Chabad of Toco Hills was founded in the Toco Hills neighborhood of Atlanta in 2017.
How do you cater to the younger members of the community? Our youngest members are our children! As children are the continuation of a thriving Jewish nation, they are cherished and encouraged to partake in everything we do as a community. We do this through a range of programs, including Mommy & Me, Shabbos Kids Programs (ages 3-11), Diamond Daveners (ages 7-13), To Be a Jew (ages 10-14), and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes (ages 11-13).
Where do you see your organization in 10 years? Thank G-d, we have been blessed with phenomenal growth these last four years, which we endeavor to continue. We have a beautiful center to give us more space for our vibrant congregation, as we bring the joy of Judaism, especially the positivity of Chassidic thought, to the wider community.
How does your organization help the community? CTH is a synagogue for all. We don’t have memberships and we don’t sell tickets. What we offer is a warm, caring shul without borders, for all to pray. We offer financial assistance for the major holidays. We organize meal trains for life’s milestones, both good and bad — from a new baby to the loss of a loved one. We create a supportive, inclusive community through holiday services and programs, Shabbos meals, social events, and simply calling to check in. All our efforts are driven by the Chabad philosophy that every single Jew is valuable, cherished by G-d, and can make a difference in this world.
Israeli American Council (IAC) Atlanta
In conversation with Shaked Angel, regional director.
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? The IAC has programing with multiple touchpoints. We serve all ages with a variety of programming from young kids (Keshet, ages 4-7) through Eitanim (Middle School and High School), Gvanim (adult leadership), and outreach programs such as IAC Care, our social responsibility program — and much more.
Where do you see your organization in 10 years? I see the IAC as a major organization for the metro Atlanta area and the Southeast, providing meaningful connection to Israel and Judaism. How does your organization help the community? We have many programs that help the community be more engaged in Israel and Judaism, but I would like to highlight two programs: our Activism program, which helps train students to be better educated about Israel and fight anti-Semitism by reinforcing Jewish identity and pride. The second program is our Care program, in which IAC volunteers and lay leaders help the community both through donations and actions.
