CALENDAR

CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 15

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

JELF – Jewish Educational Loan Fund (until September 30) – Jewish Educational Loan Fund helps Jewish students in need by providing interest-free, no-fee loans for higher education. To qualify, applicants must be a resident of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina,

South Carolina or Virginia (excluding metro D.C.), be enrolled full time in a program leading to a degree or certificate, be in the U.S. lawfully, and be able to demonstrate financial need (2019

FAFSA application required). Visit https://bit.ly/3kQlDUJ for more information.

Shofar on Main Street (Monday through

Friday until September 3) – 11 a.m.

The blowing of the shofar, a ram’s horn, is an important part of the Jewish High Holy Days season. There is a special tradition of blowing the shofar in the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah to remind us to “wake up,” reflect on the past year, and begin the spiritual preparation for the season. All are invited to listen as the shofar is sounded at MJCCA: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. Visit https://bit. ly/3iuzBZt for more information.

Fall 2021 Gardening Lecture Series – Fall Lawn Care in Atlanta – 7 to 8:15 p.m. North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc., is continuing to provide horticultural education. To have a beautiful lawn next year, you need to start now. Depending on your grass type, there are certain things you need to do and others you should not do. Visit https://bit. ly/3rqtnxT to register.

Agents of Change Training Orientation – 7 to 9 p.m. Official start of the year for Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta’s

Agents of Change Training program (ACT). It brings together a cohesive cohort of women to explore ways to catalyze deep, meaningful social change within their community and uncover how their own life experiences have shaped and defined their evolving core values. Find out more by visiting https://bit.ly/3Bx0V23.

High Holiday Boot Camp – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The High Holidays are approaching, and we have just what you need to get in spiritual shape! These sessions delve deep into 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. Jazzing: Memoirs in Jazz – 7:30 p.m. (Every day till September 8) The Breman, in conjunction with the Ballethnic

Dance Company, has commissioned a series of dances based on the works of the prominent artists featured in A

Jazz Memoir: The Photography of Herb

Snitzer. Purchase tickets at https://bit. ly/3jrz8I1.

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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

PrimeTimers Coffee with Rabbi Jordan – 10 a.m. Grab a beverage and head over to Zoom to spend time with Rabbi

Jordan and your PrimeTimer Friends from Congregation Dor Tamid. Visit https://bit.ly/3Cg2QZ6 to get the Zoom link.

Instagram Live with JFF! – 12 to 1 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/3hXLyGc to sign up.

#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 the link.

Atlanta Scholars Kollel Network Event

– 6 to 8 p.m. ASK Annual Networking

Event. Speaker: Mr. Jim Kapenstein,

Senior Vice-President and Associate

Counsel of the Walt Disney Company.

Visit https://bit.ly/3j3dJG3to register.

Newish & Jewish Happy Hour -- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. New (or new-ish) to Atlanta and want to discover the young adult scene? Join NextGen for a happy hour to meet other new Atlantans and learn about programs and organizations that cater to young adults! Visit https:// bit.ly/36Xf3U9 for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Cub Club: Lil’ Shabbat from the Garden (virtual) – 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Celebrating Shabbat has never been so much fun! Join Rabbi Micah 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 4

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 5

Kabbalah & Coffee -- 9:30 to 11 a.m. Discuss, explore, and journey through the world of Jewish mystical teaching and learn how to apply these profound teachings to your daily life. Visit the Intown Jewish Academy at https://bit. ly/2UJtM2w to find more information.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

The Crossword Coach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Have you always wanted to master the

New York Times crossword puzzle?

Some benefits of crossword puzzles include: stretching your vocabulary, reinforcing your knowledge of pop culture and history, and heightening your ability to identify patterns in the clues.

Join MJCCA and Steve Manin, a New

York-based writer, entrepreneur, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker. A fun and educational time is guaranteed, even if you’re new to crossword solving. Visit https://bit.ly/3gqufhH to learn more.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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,

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 11

CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES

Torah Reading: Nitzavim Friday, September 3, 2021, light candles at 7:42 p.m.

Saturday, September 4, 2021, Shabbat ends at 8:36 p.m. Rosh Hashanah

Monday, September 6, 2021, light holiday candles at 7:38 p.m.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021, light holiday candles after 8:32 p.m. from a pre-existing flame.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021, holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. Torah Reading: Vayelech Friday, September 10, 2021, light candles at 7:32 p.m.

Saturday, September 11, 2021, Shabbat ends at 8:26 p.m. 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.

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.

Adult Jewish Day Camp – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Launch your friends skyhigh on the Blob, join a game of slip

‘n’ slide kickball, laugh it all out with improv workshops, or just lay out with your friends on the grass – there’s no wrong way. Fuel up for the day’s adventures with home-cooked southern meals and savor the campfire with a gourmet s’mores bar. From sprawling athletic fields to a vibrant art center, a 50’ alpine tower to dozens of electives, there are endless ways to explore, relax, and connect with new friends. Register with Trybal Gatherings at https:// bit.ly/3swv9y0.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Mini Cubs: Sensory Play Outdoors – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join The Davis Academy's Mini Cubs for a hands-on exploration of the great outdoors! Families will explore different sensory stations that will provide hands-on, visually engaging and interactive learning opportunities for your little ones. Visit https://bit.ly/3zkf1Sc to RSVP.

Field Day & Tashlich Service – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join Congregation Or VeShalom for an intergenerational Field Day, including Tashlich service. Activities for all ages include: Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Giant Swing, Lawn Games, Art Project, Boating, Archery, Fishing (bring your own pole), Tashlich Hike. Advanced registration required at https://bit.ly/3Cg8SsI.

Fall 2021 Gardening Lecture Series – Fall

Vegetable Gardening – 2 to 3:15 p.m.

North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc., is continuing to provide horticultural education. Master Gardener George

Scesney shares his expertise on how to prepare your garden, select the best vegetables to grow in the fall in the Atlanta area, the optimal time to plant each type and some tips for a bountiful harvest! Visit https://bit.ly/3hT9koC to register.

High Holiday Boot Camp – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The High Holidays are approaching, and we have just what you need to get in spiritual shape! These sessions delve deep into Jewish tradition and practice to prepare you to make the most of your Jewish holiday experiBillie Jean King, Author of "All In" – 8 p.m. An inspiring and intimate selfportrait of Billie Jean King, the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice. Prerecorded and presented by the MJCCA Book Fest. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3ktFsRs.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Talking Heads – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Talking Heads is a lively group discussion from MJCCA of current topics including, but not limited to, issues in the news, politics, and social trends.

The group is moderated by volunteer

Ed Feldstein, but group members rotate as the leader. The leader picks the topic and discussion questions. Visit https://bit.ly/3AaiLH8 to get more information.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

mAAc Meets – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Ahavath Achim Synagogue every Tuesday, when 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 the 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. Visit https://bit.ly/3jnnHB5 for more information.

Rosh Hashanah 5782

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

High Holidays at Beth Shalom – 6:15 p.m.

Beth Shalom offers two free services open to the entire community intended for those who might not otherwise attend a high holiday service at all.

RSVP at https://bit.ly/3iI4Ctc.

Erev Rosh Hashanah – 7:30 p.m. Temple

Emanu-El will be streaming its High

Holy Days services. Only for the fully vaccinated in person. Visit https://bit. ly/3D2zQo6 to get the Zoom link.

High Holy Days in Marietta / West Cobb

– 7:30 p.m. Congregation Ner Tamid of Marietta/West Cobb invites you to join us for the High Holy Days. Visit https:// bit.ly/3rIN9EI for more information. Rosh Hashanah with Chabad Intown – 7:38 p.m. The High Holy Days season is upon us! Come to Chabad to be re-

JEWvinated and empowered to greet the new year – for free! Visit https://bit. ly/3z6DtXB for more information.

Young Jewish Professionals Rosh Ha-

shanah Dinner – 8 p.m. Join the Young

Jewish Professionals of Atlanta for a delicious Rosh Hashanah Dinner.

Enjoy a special holiday experience in the midst of the warmest YPs, eat a divine homemade Rosh Hashanah feast and learn the mystical meanings of the Jewish New Year. Enjoy the tastes and traditions of Rosh Hashanah with community, family and friends. Our delicious dinner is spiced with great food, song, and meaningful holiday insights. *Weather permitting, Rosh Hashanah Dinner will be outdoors. Visit https://bit.ly/3gjBGqM to RSVP.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Rosh Hashanah Alef Service – 8 a.m. Temple Emanu-El will be streaming High Holy Day services. Only for the fully vaccinated in person. Visit https:// bit.ly/3mkoXba to get the Zoom link. Rosh Hashanah with Chabad Intown – 9:30 a.m. The High Holy Days season is upon us! Come to Chabad to be re-

JEWvinated and empowered to greet the new year – for free! Visit https://bit. ly/3z6DtXB for more information.

High Holidays at Beth Shalom – 9:30 a.m. Beth Shalom offers two free services, open to the entire community, intended for those who might not otherwise attend a high holiday service at all. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3iI4Ctc.

Young Children’s Services – 9:45 a.m.

Temple Emanu-El will offer unique

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 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., led by

Rabbis Rachael and Max Miller. Visit https://bit.ly/3keagUo for more information.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Congregation Dor Tamid at Johns Creek Baptist for Rosh Hashanah services. Visit https:// bit.ly/3sB7UmA for more information.

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. Visit https:// bit.ly/3rIN9EI for more information.

Rosh Hashanah Gimel Service – 12:15 p.m. Temple Emanu-El will be streaming High Holy Days services. Only for the fully vaccinated in person.

Visit https://bit.ly/2W4YZxn to get the

Zoom link.

Rosh Hashanah Tashlich – 1 p.m. Join

Congregation Dor Tamid behind Johns

Creek City Hall at the Pond for Rosh

Hashanah Tashlich. Visit https://bit. ly/3k4g1nG for more information.

Rosh Hashanah Young Family Service

— 3:30 p.m. Join Congregation Dor Tamid for a Young Family service. Visit https://bit.ly/3met8p4 for more information.

Tashlich at Piedmont Park – 5:30 p.m.

Join Chabad Intown at The Piedmont

Park Gazebo, where we will recite the

Tashlich prayers, eat some apples and honey, feed the fish and hear the shofar! Join us in this meaningful and ancient Jewish custom common to both

Ashkenazi and Sephardic communities. Visit https://bit.ly/37WDrFY for more information.

Apples + Honey Rosh Hashanah Social – 6:30 to 10 p.m. Meet up with other

Atlanta Young Jewish Professionals on the first evening of Rosh Hashanah for the main mitzvah of the day, to hear the shofar! Stay for appetizers and an exhilarating session of “Stump the

Rabbi” with Rabbi Leivy Lapidus! Visit https://bit.ly/37WDOjQto get more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

High Holidays at Beth Shalom – 9:30 a.m. Beth Shalom offers two free services open to the entire community intended for those who might not otherwise attend a high holiday service at all. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3iI4Ctc.

Rosh Hashanah with Chabad Intown – 9:30 a.m. The High Holy Days season is upon us! Come to Chabad to be re-

JEWvinated and empowered to greet the new year – for free! Visit https://bit. ly/3z6DtXB for more information.

Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Service – 10 a.m. Join Congregation Dor Tamid for

Rosh Hashanah second day services.

Visit https://bit.ly/3ggoSBp for more information. Erev Shabbat Shuvah – 7:30 p.m. Join

Congregation Dor Tamid for Erev

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Repentance) and 9/11 Remembrance. Visit https://bit.ly/2Wg8KZU for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

High Holy Days 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 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.

Kol Nidre Alef Service – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Temple Emanu-El will be streaming High Holy Days services. Only for the fully vaccinated in person. Visit https://bit.ly/2XzSSlm to get the Zoom link.

Young Jewish Professionals Yom Kippur Services – 7:25 p.m. We are excited to be hosting an exclusive Young Jewish Professionals Kol Nidrei and Neilah service, replete with insightful commentary at a pace 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 G-d as we can. The fast begins September 15th at 7:25 p.m. and finishes on September 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 link.

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 link.

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 offer unique 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 9:45 – 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 Holy Days 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.

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. ì

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