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CALENDAR
CALENDAR JULY 29 – AUGUST 15
THURSDAY, JULY 29
#EndJewishHatred – 6 p.m. Join Cheryl
Dorchinsky, Elliot Friedland and Alicia Post on Clubhouse to discuss such issues as advocacy, anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. This is a place to learn strategies and more. Visit https://bit. ly/3fmEpyw for link.
FRIDAY, JULY 30
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 for Zoom Link.
Prayers and
Popsicles – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join
Congregation Etz
Chaim for
Shabbat services followed by a nice popsicle or ice cream treat with Rabbi Daniel Dorsch.
RSVP at https://bit.ly/3xuoBBz.
Shabbat On the River w/Micah Lapidus & Hello, Goodbye & Peace Ensemble
– 7:30 p.m. A part of the Neranenah Concert and Culture Series embedded in a Shabbat service, featuring some of the Atlanta Jewish community's most talented musicians. An evening of original music composed right here in Atlanta that’s inspiring and accessible to all. Somewhere between a campfire and an outdoor festival. Visit https:// bit.ly/3AKbcXY to purchase tickets.
SATURDAY, JULY 31
Outdoor Tot Shabbat – 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Come join Temple Emanu-El of Atlanta outdoors for a Tot Shabbat. Registration and masks are required. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Visit https:// bit.ly/320hx1n to register.
Duchess Performs the Jewish Ameri-
can Songbook – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet Duchess, a jazz vocal trio known for its tight harmonies and rhythmic experimentation. Hailing from New York, Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou charm audiences with their sure-footed choruses and carefree shows. Their musical performances channel the inspiration and tradition of the swing-era Boswell Sisters, all wrapped into a contemporary package. For Neranenah, Duchess will be performing a program of the Great Jewish American Songbook featuring tunes that were composed or made famous by Jewish artists. Visit https://bit. ly/3wteo70 to purchase tickets.
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.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
Blood Drive – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Do the mitzvah of donating blood at Ahavath Achim Synagogue’s quarterly blood drive. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Visit https://bit.ly/3hEsq1I to register.
Teen Music Showcase – 12:30 p.m. Come hear emerging musicians from our own community as the Teen Music
Showcase presents Neranenah! We have so many talented teens in the
Atlanta Jewish community, but they don’t often get the opportunity to showcase their hard work in front of a live audience. Our goal is for teen musicians, bands and performers to have the chance to hone their craft, support one another, and share their music with our community. Live music acts (ages 13-19) including solo performers, duos and full bands are welcome. Visit https://bit.ly/3hStUEr to purchase tickets.
Hadassah Greater Atlanta Chesed Stu-
dent Awards – 2 to 3 p.m. For 29 years, the Hadassah Chesed Student Awards program has honored one outstanding Jewish teen from every area Jewish day school, supplemental religious school, or educational group for his or her acts of chesed: loving-kindness and menschlichkeit. For the third year, it is partnering with JumpSpark, inviting the selected students to submit an essay detailing their leadership or community service involvement; two entries chosen to receive merit-based financial awards will be announced. The program will be virtual this year. For Zoom link, visit https://bit.ly/2UzixcA.
An Evening of Comedy with Judy Gold & Eddie Brill – 7:30 p.m. Come to the Chattahoochee Nature Center to listen to the comedic stylings of Judy Gold and Eddie Brill. Purchase tickets by visiting the Neranenah Concert and Culture Series, https://bit.ly/2UswOaS.
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
AJFF Playback Interactive Film Contest
– Join AJFF for the return of its interactive, bracket-style film contest, Playback: Reunion Edition. Two competing films will drop weekly for audiences to watch through the AJFF Virtual Cinema and vote for their favorite. The competition features a mix of eight films covering various topics and filmmaking styles, with a common theme of reconnection and reunion. Visit https://bit.ly/3yyAerm to purchase tickets.
mAAc Meets – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join congregation Ahavath Achim Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc). Every
Tuesday, 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. Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal will teach on the first Tuesday of the month on the topic “Finding our Footing in Prayer;”
Rabbi Neil Sandler, the second and fourth Tuesdays on “Current Events in the Jewish World;” and Rabbi Sam
Blustin, the third Tuesday on “Mussar of the Month: Living Well.” For Zoom link, visit https://bit.ly/2TOx0kp.
American Red Cross Blood Drive – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The American Red
Cross and blood banks throughout the country have seen blood supplies significantly dwindle. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood and your donation can make sure that happens. Help support our community and assist in restocking our blood supply. Your donation of a single pint of blood can save up to three lives. Donate blood at
Congregation B’nai Torah. Register at https://bit.ly/2SYONoO.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
Shabbat Splash & Sing – 5 to 5:30p.m.
Songs and blessings at the pool with
Rabbi Brian Glusman at Marcus JCC of Atlanta in celebration of Shabbat. Available for those who have made pool reservations at https://bit. ly/35KqduQ.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
College Concerns for Parents of First-
Year Students – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Starting college can be nerve wracking. For many students, it is their first time living away from home and being truly independent. While the start of college is exciting, it’s normal to feel stress from this drastic life change. Join Jewish Family & Career Services and Be Well With Hillel counselor Susan Fishman, hosting a session with parents and guardians of incoming students to discuss their anxieties about starting school and strategies to manage stress. Visit https://bit.ly/3B7Mlh8 to register.
Toddler/Parent Play Group – 3 to 4:15 p.m. Parenting toddlers can be both challenging and rewarding, and these tiny humans don’t come with instruction manuals! Join Jewish Family & Career Services, Julie Rau, Sherri Cauthen and Ula Zusman and navigate toddlerhood. Light snacks will be served. Visit https://bit.ly/3xJYWVO to register.
IJA’s Jewish Summer Cinema II – 8 p.m.
Treat yourself to a memorable experience with sunsets, gorgeous city views, great food, and fun Jewish films on the
Intown Jewish Academy’s huge outdoor screen! Visit https://bit.ly/3wIQfti to RSVP.
CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES
Eikev Friday, July 30, 2021, light candles at 8:21 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021, Shabbat ends at 9:21 p.m. Re’eh Friday, August 6, 2021, light candles at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, Shabbat ends at 9:12 p.m. Shoftim Friday, August 13, 2021, light candles at 8:07 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, Shabbat ends at 9:04 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
MJCCA Literary Book Club – 7 to 8 p.m. Join the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and the former Atlanta Journal-Constitution book reviewer and book club facilitator Greg Changnon for one of Atlanta’s most interesting and thought-provoking book clubs. This group meets each month to discuss a critically acclaimed piece of literature. Visit https://bit.ly/36nfres for Zoom link. The book this month is “The Midnight Library,” By Matt Haig
Judaic Needlework Meetings – 7 to 9 p.m. The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic
Needlework is an international organization devoted to needlework traditions through the sharing of handcrafted items for both Jewish ritual and everyday cultural use. We are novice to experienced: quilters, crocheters, fiber artists, weavers, knitters, needlepointers, beaders, cross-stitchers and more. Our members enjoy workshops, lectures, tours, making projects, and needlework challenges throughout the year. Visit https://bit.ly/3d1vceB for more information.
The Art of the Hebrew Letter – 8 to 9 p.m. Intown Jewish Academy’s Hands-On Mitzvah Series. It takes years to become a proficient sofer, a scribe trained to write Torah scrolls and other holy Jewish ritual items. Come and see up close how the Torah and mezuzah letters are written and try your hand at it as well, using the traditional feather quill on authentic parchment, guided by our expert Jewish scribe. They may look black and white, but the letters of the Hebrew alphabet contain deep secrets and meanings. Uncover the mystery of the ancient script. Plus, bring your mezuzahs to be examined and serviced, if
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
mAAc Meets – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join congregation Ahavath Achim Mature Active Adult Community (mAAc). Every
Tuesday, 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. Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal will teach on the first Tuesday of the month on the topic “Finding our Footing in Prayer;”
Rabbi Neil Sandler will teach the second and fourth Tuesdays on “Current
Events in the Jewish World;” and Rabbi
Sam Blustin will teach the third Tuesday on “Mussar of the Month: Living
Well.” For Zoom link, visit https://bit. ly/2TOx0kp.
FIDF Live – 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. Moving stories, exclusive base visits, donor spotlights. Bringing the men and women of the Israel Defense Forces directly to you. Get more information at https:// bit.ly/2QP5xhn.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
Uncoupling: a Divorced and Separated
Support Group – 5 to 6:30 p.m. A bimonthly group providing support and resources, and a safe place to process and share experiences related to divorce and separation. Open to men and women of mixed ages. Issues explored are trust, rejection, custody, holidays, in-laws, infidelity, finances, communication, letting go, and what is brought up. Visit https://bit.ly/3v4As87 for more information.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
Think Different – 8 to 9 p.m. Study what’s believed the single most transformative Jewish spiritual text written in the last three centuries with master
Tanya teacher Rabbi Ari Sollish and
Chabad Intown. Register at https://bit. ly/2MGGxq1.
Back To School: Don’t Just Survive,
Thrive – 12 to 1 p.m. After a year of isolation, quarantine and modified learning, parents and children are experiencing increased anxiety about going back to school. Jewish Family & Career
Services’ licensed child therapists will share tips and strategies for parents to support their children’s resilience and successful re-entry back to school.
Visit https://bit.ly/3raTM2o for more information.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
Outdoor Tot Shabbat – 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Temple Emanu-El of Atlanta outdoors for a Tot Shabbat. Registration and masks are required. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Visit https://bit. ly/320hx1n to register.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
Beth Shalom Open House – 2 to 3 p.m.
Back to Shul Open House! Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun-filled time.
Meet our community, enjoy a barbecue lunch, and see all that Congregation
Beth Shalom has to offer. There will be activities for kids of all ages. Visit https://bit.ly/3xIk9zb for more information.
Rosh Hashanah Fest! – 3 to 5 p.m. Offering crafts, music, shofar learning/ blowing, holiday foods and more. Hosted by three URJ (Reform) congregations in the northern suburbs, Temple Beth Tikvah, Congregation Dor Tamid, and Temple Kehillat Chaim, and funded by a Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Making Jewish Places grant, Rosh Hashanah Fest will be a family-friendly and radically welcoming outdoor festival open to anyone who wants to connect with Jewish life. Visit https://bit.ly/3kp285o for more information.
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 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). Responses will include a list of three different nearby pantries and their contact information. For more information, www.acfb.org.
Israeli 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.
JF&CS - Emergency Financial Assistance – 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.
JF&CS - Telehealth Counseling Ser-
vices – Now offering telehealth options via phone or videoconference 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 770-6779474.
JF&CS - Telehealth Older Adult Ser-
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-AGE-
WELL (1-866-243-9355) to find out how they can help. For more information, www.bit.ly/2wo5qzj.
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
COVID-19 Resources – The unsettling, 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.
Please send Community Service Opportunities to diana@atljewishtimes.com.
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, www.bit. ly/38dS4Ed.
Congregation Beth Shalom’s Virtual
Services – Erev Shabbat, Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Shabbat service, Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Zoom minyan Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, www. bethshalom.net.
Congregation Etz Chaim – Erev Shabbat
Musical, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Shabbat morning services at 9:30 a.m. Join in for weekly livestream Shabbat services. To join, www.bit.ly/3gWL02s.
Congregation Or Hadash – Shabbat services Friday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday morning 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 Beth David — Kabbalat Shabbat services every Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Shabbat morning service and Torah
Study every Saturday at 11 a.m. on our YouTube channel, (https://www. youtube.com/channel/UC2GcbAI_
HdLRSG5hhpi_8Cw).
Temple Beth Tikvah Livestreaming Ser-
vices – 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 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. For more information and to view services, www.bit.ly/2BXRfTF.
The Temple Livestreaming Services
– Find live streaming services here, www.the-temple.org.
Please send Synagogue and Temple
Streaming Services to diana@atljewishtimes.com.
Check the Atlanta Jewish Connector for updates: www.atlantajewishconnector.com. ì
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Atlanta Jewish War Veterans
In conversation with Lt. Col. Charles Lutin, U.S. Air Force.
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? The Jewish War Veterans is the oldest Veterans Service Organization in the United States, founded in 1896. The Atlanta post, the 112th in the United States, has been active since 1920. How do you cater to the younger members of the community? The organization supports separation of religion and military service, as well as Boy Scout and Girl Scout activity at the national level. The organization has about 15,000 members at the national level, with about 200 active members and numerous patrons at the local Atlanta level. Where do you see your organization in 10 years? Helping all communities remember how Jewish War Veterans helped with fighting for our freedom and the “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for all citizens. How does your organization help the community? We maintain the practice of placing American flags at the gravesites of veterans interred at the local Jewish cemeteries at Memorial Day and Veterans Day, supporting veterans directly through outreach at the VA hospitals in Decatur and Dublin, Ga., and contributions to other veteran nonprofit organizations. Membership reached its high point regionally after World War II ended, when 3 percent of U.S. service members self-identified as Jews. A ladies’ auxiliary organization was active for years after World War II ended, but is currently inactive. Our members have knowledge on a wide range of military and historical topics, and are available for community speaking related to military matters. We are always interested to meet new veterans and those interested in becoming patrons at the local level.
Atlanta Jews of Color Council, Inc.
In conversation with Victoria Raggs, co-founder and executive director.
How long has your organization been in Atlanta? AJOCC was founded just this year in response to the racial reckoning of America and the changing demographics of American Jewry. We’re a Jewish women-owned and led charity organization. How do you cater to the younger members of the community? We advocate for younger community members to have anti-racist curriculum, services and programming that’s considerate of the unique needs and experiences of Jews as a multiethnic/racial people so that every Jew can have equal access. Such curriculum should be developed for our day schools, summer camps, teen organizations, synagogues and rabbinical programs. It’s fundamental to our Jewish values and Jewish continuity. Where do you see your organization in 10 years? Our ambitious 10-year goal is to cultivate a transformative shared communal impact of anti-racism, which inspires, engages and fosters equity for all Jews, not just in Georgia, but internationally. How does your organization help the community? There is a need to address on the regional level that racial and ethnic Jewish minorities are marginalized and historically excluded. To that end, AJOCC helps the community by providing nuanced DEI [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] consultancy through a Jewish lens, and cultivates intentional safe spaces for Jews of Color to show up authentically in their true identities. Effective change starts at the top, so we provide the framework and tools needed to move organizations toward adopting increasingly creative and collaborative models of leadership for a more equitable and racially conscious future.
