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CALENDAR
Virtual Classes and Events:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 JELF’S Interest Free Loan Application
Open – All Day. Jewish Educational
Loan Fund helps Jewish students in need by providing interest-free, nofee loans for higher education. For more information and to apply, go to www.jelf.org/application.
Panel Discussion: Married to the Rabbi – From 2 to 3 p.m. Inspired by the book, “Married to the Rabbi: Sixty Spouses of Retired Reform Rabbis in Their Own Words” edited by Naomi Patz and Judy Maslin, this panel discussion moderated by Karen Franklin will feature Southern rabbis’ wives who contributed essays to the book. Patz will be a special guest. Hear from panelists Janice Rothschild Blumberg, Pat Bloom and Jeanne Danziger as they share insights about being a rebbetzin in the American South during the transitional years of the second half of the 20th century. Brought to you by the Southern Jewish Historical Society. To register, www.bit.ly/2EVjNyT.
Brain Health Boot Camp – From 1 to 2 p.m. Join JF&CS to combat memory loss. This program is designed to provide memory enhancement techniques through cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, education and socialization. To register, contact Georgia Gunter at ggunter@ jfcsatl.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Hebrew Reading Crash Course – From 7 to 8 p.m. Join Chabad of North Fulton for this weekly class and be reading Hebrew in time for this year’s high holidays. To register, www. chabadnf.org/hebrew. Torah Studies, Live – From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Intown Jewish Academy for an in-depth analysis of the Torah portion.This program brings you the tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of inspiring and engaging weekly classes. The lessons probe the depths of contemporary Torah thought with a special focus on issues surrounding spirituality, the human psyche, love and relationships. Every experience offers meaningful and timely lessons, from the most timeless of texts. You will walk away surprised, inspired, and knowing more about who you are—and who you can be. To join with Zoom, www.bit.ly/2VkBLjZ.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Significant Others of Addicts Support
Group – From 1 to 2 p.m. Free weekly support group from JF&CS. This group is for spouses, partners and/ or significant others of those struggling with addiction. To register and for more information, sanderson@ jfcsatl.org.
Think Different – From 8 to 9 p.m. Join
Intown Jewish Academy for a weekly group to study the single most transformative Jewish spiritual text written in the last three centuries with master Tanya teacher Rabbi
Ari Sollish. To register, www.bit. ly/3eNGmCi. From 1 to 2 p.m. This JF&CS weekly group will provide a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings and help you to develop a network of support related to being a family caregiver. For more information, call Debbie at 770-677-9338. port Group – From 1 to 2 p.m. A JF&CS free weekly group for expectant mothers dealing with fears and concerns during this unprecedented time. Gain support and learn from others in a therapist-facilitated environment. To register, email tgersonmiller@jfcsatl.org. a.m. Discuss, explore and journey with Intown Jewish Academy. Learn
about the world of Jewish mystical teaching and learn how to apply these profound teachings to your daily life. No prior Kabbalistic experience required. To register, www.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Family Caregiver Support Group –
Pregnant in Uncertain Times Sup
bit.ly/2XYKXul.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Monday Night Parsha – From 7 to 8 p.m. Join Chabad of North Fulton for this virtual class by Rabbi Gedalya
Hertz on the weekly parsha.To join, www.bit.ly/2zpsgIl.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Blood Drive with Life South – From 11 to 3 p.m. 1440 Spring St, Atlanta, 30309. Jewish Federation of Greater
Atlanta is hosting a blood drive. Contact Dakota Penza for more information at dpenza@jewishatlanta.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Kabbalah & Coffee – From 9:30 to 11 To register, www.bit.ly/3aLjbaP.
Zoom into Shabbat Tot Shabbat with the OVS Rebbetzin – From 5 to 6 p.m. Join Rebbetzin Carrie Hearshen
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, Amy Seidner, for more information at amy@atljewishtimes.com.
CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES
Ki Tavo Friday, September 4, 2020, light candles at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020, Shabbat ends at 8:35 p.m.
Nitzavim-Vayelech Friday, September 11, 2020, light candles at 7:31 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020, Shabbat ends at 8:25 p.m.
for a tot Shabbat program for young families. There will be stories and celebrating Shabbat together along with her daughters, Ayelet and Galit. To join, www.bit.ly/3eJWyUt. 8:15 p.m. Join FIDF for a coast-tocoast virtual celebration to support Israel’s defenders. The global FIDF family unites virtually for one unprecedented night of giving and extraordinary solidarity, saluting our IDF protectors. To register, www.bit. ly/31a9mQp. with a twist! – From 7 to 9 p.m. Hosts will lead a breakout room on Zoom for up to 10 women. Participants will supply their own ingredients, but hosts will need to deliver the “Challah Favor Bag” to their room attendees. More details and explanations will be provided to room hosts after registration. To join, www.bit. ly/3kSFmAu. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Donor appreciation and community advocacy award celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you virtually as we honor Melanie and Allan Nelkin and recognize all of our generous donors. For more information and to register, www.bit.ly/304fhF6.
Ongoing:
tivities Online – Jewish art projects, videos, games, activities and more. For more information, www.bit. ly/2UgUFId. tinue to work out virtually or in person! See the group exercise classes at www.atlantajcc.org/reopen. Room Live – Click to view MJCCA’s upcoming Book Festival virtual events, www.bit.ly/3bk1mi7. a virtual experience for teens worldwide. Enjoy amazing programming and global events. Some of the sessions will even be led by our very own Greater Atlanta Region BBYO members. For more information, www.bit.ly/2QFlCD2.
MJCCA Blonder Department for Special Needs – Please stay tuned to the Blonder Family Department for
Special Needs Facebook group for daily activities, chats, workouts and more. For more information, www. bit.ly/2Jmpl4x. fun, crafts, stories, Q&As, scavenger hunts, food demos and so much more.To join in and for more information, www.bit.ly/2WzFFqh. welcomes you to sign up for its programming. Join them from the comfort of your home for a discussion on compassionate care for ourselves and our community. For more information, www.bit.ly/2xhUsv5. looking for community, connection and meaningful learning opportunities, or if you’re just bored and need a distraction during coronavirus cancellations, then you’ve come to the right place. Hillel has virtual
meetups and online gatherings that bring you together with Jewish and Jew-ish students from around the world in real-time. For more information, www.bit.ly/3af7wjA.
Please send virtual classes & events to amy@atljewishtimes.com.
Community Services:
Anti-Defamation League – The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes and Scapegoating: A blog post from
ADL to help provide accurate information, explore emotions, and, most importantly, play a role in reducing stereotyping and scapegoating. To
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 FIDF: A Night of Heroes – From 7 to
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 The Great Big Virtual Challah Bake…
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AJC Atlanta Virtual Celebration –
Chabad.org Presents Jewish Kids Ac
MJCCA Fitness – MJCCA is open. Con
MJCCA Book Festival In Your Living
BBYO – Tune in to BBYO on Demand, PJ Library – PJ Library is bringing
Repair the World – Repair the World
Virtual Hillel Connections – If you’re read more, www.bit.ly/3dp5a3t.
Atlanta Community Food Bank Text
for Help SMS Function –The ACFB’s mission to provide nutritious food to the people who need it has reached a major milestone toward access to food for all. The Text for Help is
“findfood” (no space). An automated response will be activated. When a person texts to 888-976-2232 (ACFB), they’ll be prompted for their zip code or address to enable location services for food pantries closest to them.
Responses will include a list of three different nearby pantries and their contact information. For more information, www.acfb.org.
Atlanta Jewish Music Festival Updates – Music is a powerful force. It heals. It can bring people together.
In the wake of the recent events, the
AJMF has reached out to its community seeking “healing music.” To listen, www.spoti.fi/2Uuq7BB. For information about the AJMF, www. atlantajmf.org.
Israel American Council – IAC @ Home brings you the most innovative content online while helping
build a national community with Israel at heart. With activities for kids, teens, young professionals and adults, you can stay connected to Hebrew, Israeli and Jewish heritage, online activism and to one another. IAC @Home lets you enjoy a coastto-coast community right from your own home. For more information, www.israeliamerican.org/home. sistance – JF&CS is here to provide emergency aid for individuals and families. Please call 770-677-9389 to get assistance. For more information, www.bit.ly/2wo5qzj. – Now offering telehealth options via phone or video conference for current and new clients to help our community during this crisis. For more information about our therapy services or to make a telehealth appointment, email us at therapy@ jfcsatl.org or call 770-677-9474. vices – Aviv older adult staff are there to help provide resources, care plans, and support for you and your family. Call AgeWell at 1-866-AGEWELL (1-866-243-9355) to find out how they can help. For more information, www.bit.ly/2wo5qzj. tling, fast-moving and unpredictable world of life with COVID-19 is upon us. As we’re all discovering, a worldwide pandemic disrupts everyone on an unprecedented scale. For updates and more information, www. bit.ly/3ahrNVM.
Marcus JCC Updates – Please visit www.atlantajcc.org/reopen to learn about all the details and procedures – including hours of operation – for engaging with the JCC during our reopening. For more information,
JF&CS - Emergency Financial As
JF&CS - Telehealth Counseling Services
JF&CS - Telehealth Older Adult Ser
www.bit.ly/2QEAuRX.
Synagogue Livestreaming Services:
Ahavath Achim Synagogue – Shabbat
Evening Services at 6:30 p.m. Shabbat morning services at 9:30 a.m. To watch and for more information,
Jewish Federation of Great Atlanta
COVID-19 Resources – The unsetwww.bit.ly/38dS4Ed.
Congregation Beth Shalom’s Virtual
Services – Erev Shabbat, Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Shabbat service, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Zoom minyan Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, www.bit.ly/3gY0mUK.
Congregation Etz Chaim – Erev Shabbat Musical, Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
Congregation Or Hadash – Shabbat
Services Friday night at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday services at 9:15 a.m. Minyan Sunday and Tuesday mornings.
To participate and get Zoom link, www.or-hadash.org.
Congregation Shearith Israel – Daily and Shabbat services will continue at regular times through Zoom.
They are counting participants in these Zoom services as part of a minyan, allowing members to recite full prayer services including Mourner’s
Kaddish. To participate via phone, dial 929-205-6099 and then enter the meeting code 404 873 1743. To be a part of services, visit the Zoom link, www.bit.ly/2wnFWlD.
Temple Emanu-El Livestreaming Ser
vices – Erev Shabbat, Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Shabbat service, Saturdays at 10 a.m. Join on Facebook at: www. facebook.com/TEAtlanta/.
Temple Beth Tikvah Livestreaming Services – Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays at 10 a.m. To join on Facebook, www.facebook.com/TempleBethTikvah/ or www.bit.ly/2ZlCvrr.
Temple Kol Emeth Services – Shabbat
Services on Fridays at 8 p.m. View our services on www.kolemeth.net or www.facebook.com/Temple Kol
Emeth-Marietta, GA.
Temple Sinai Livestream Services –
Temple Sinai has live Shabbat services on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and
Saturday at 10 a.m.. For more information and to view services, www. bit.ly/2BXRfTF.
Please send synagogue and temple streaming services information to amy@atljewishtimes.com.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Creating Connected Communities:
www.bit.ly/3bekKNI.
Ways to Help Through CCC: www.bit. ly/2vAXqdN.
Provide a Meal to Homeless Women:
www.rebeccastent.org.
Package and Deliver Meals Through
JFCS Kosher Food Pantry: www.jfcsatl.org.
Repair The World Resource – A onepage resource for caring for the sick in the time of crisis. For more information, www.bit.ly/2JamMlQ.
Cards & Care Packages for Jew
ish HomeLife Staff: www. bit.ly/2WDncsY & www.bit. ly/2WDncsY.
Second Helpings Volunteer Opportu
nities: www.bit.ly/2UpkxQE.
Help with COVID-19 – A list of additional volunteer opportunities: www.helpwithcovid.com.
Check the Atlanta Jewish Connector for updates: www.atlantajewishconnector.com.
Directory Spotlight
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Financial Innovations and Estate Innovations
In conversation with Laura K. Schilling, lawyer, accountant, certified senior advisor.
How long has your company been in Atlanta? Financial Innovations incorporated in 2005 and started working with the Atlanta community, and the law firm formed in 2007 in Sandy Springs but was renamed in 2011.
How does your company help the community? We are very active in individual charities. I am on the board of the Hillels of Georgia and co-president of the board of The Packaged Good. In addition, both [financial advisor] Charles Goldberg and I are active in the community. Financial Innovations usually hosts a shred event open to the community annually as well. Since COVID, we offered three webinars a week. Monday and Friday were educational webinars open to our clients and the community. Wednesdays were workout Wednesdays with DeAnne Jacobson of Fit & Strong. Entering August we have slowed down the webinars hosting to one to three a month.
Where do you see your company in 10 years?
We see ourselves still being an integral part of the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs communities. We love our clients and our community and hope that we can continue to service both for many years to come.
ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
In conversation with Allison Padilla-Goodman, vice president, Southern division
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? While the Anti-Defamation League was established in 1913, partially in response to the lynching of Leo Frank in Atlanta, the ADL Southeast regional office (ADL Southeast), based in Atlanta, was founded as a part-time office in 1941, and expanded to full-time in 1945.
How does your organization help the community? Founded in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, ADL’s mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. ADL Southeast provides extensive anti-bias programming for schools, workplaces and communal organizations and hate crimes training for law enforcement. We work closely with synagogues, communal institutions, and law enforcement when incidents of antisemitism and hate occur, by providing resources on how to respond and protect the community. We advocate for policies that support the Jewish community and other marginalized groups. As an example, we created and led the diverse coalition, Hate Free Georgia, that worked to pass the Georgia Hate Crimes bill this year. Our anti-bias educational programming is implemented in over 200 schools across the region resulting in more inclusive and respectful school cultures.
Where do you see your organization in 10 years? Since 1913, ADL’s mission has been “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people…and secure justice and fair treatment to all.” As much as we hope that our mission would be accomplished soon, history shows that this work is timeless and our organization has continuously adapted to everevolving forms of antisemitism and hate of all kinds. While we may not be able to predict what battles we’ll be facing in a decade regarding hate and bias, our work in the areas of education, advocacy, and investigation will always be necessary as we continue to fight hate for good.
National Council of Jewish Women
In conversation with Sherry Frank
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? The National Council of Jewish Women was founded in 1883, and the NCJW Atlanta Section was established on Oct. 10, 1885. We are a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
