What’s Happening
Seniors
Aging: Facing the Facts, Feelings & Fears, co-sponsored by JF&CS and the ARA. Sun., Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Free, open to community. Temple Emanu-El. (770) 677-9434.
Adults
Gala Dinner & Auction, elegant meal and fabulous prizes. Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Chabad of Cobb. chabadofcobb.com.
CDT Men’s Club Poker Tour, ongoing through May 2012. Continues Sun., Feb. 19, 7:15 p.m. $25 buy-in. Congregation Dor Tamid. mensclub@dortamid.com.
Teens
Chabad of Cobb Teen Program, for boys grades 8 through 12. Next meeting Sun., Jan. 29, 7 p.m. $10, snacks provided. office@chabadofcobb.com or (770) 565-4412 ext. 300.
CDT Hunger Banquet, for ages 12+, learning about the reality of world hunger. Sun., Feb. 12, 4 p.m. $5, canned food donation suggested. Congregation Dor Tamid. (770) 623-8849.
Teen Open Mic Nights, sponsored by the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. Tues., Feb. 14, 6 p.m. (Congregation B’nai Torah); Sun., Mar. 18, 4 p.m. (Old Crow Grill and Tavern); Sat., Apr. 28, 8:30 p.m. (Fuego Mundo). Reserve a spot: russell@atlantajmf.org.
Children and Family
Father-Son Gladiators Game with CDT Men’s Club. Sat., Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. Meet at will call, Gwinnett Arena. (770) 619-4315 or mensclub@dortamid.com.
Chabad of Gwinnett at the Gladiators, watch member Justin Milo play. Sun., Jan. 29, 4:05 p.m. Gwinnett Arena. (678) 595-0196.
Playgroup with a Purpose, sing-along with residents of the Breman and Cohen homes and Zaban Tower. Breman: Fri., Feb. 10; Sun., Apr. 15; Fri., May 4; Cohen: Fri., Jan. 27; Fri., Feb. 24, Fri., Mar. 16, Fri., Apr. 20; Fri., May 18; Fri., June 22; Zaban: Fri., Mar. 2; Fri., June 1. All start times 11 a.m. (404) 351-8410.
Training Wheels/Al Galgalim, family education program, learning about the holidays with Hadassah. For parents and their children ages 3 to 5. Tu B’Shevat, Feb. 5. barids@bellsouth.net, or (404) 636-2696.
World Wide Wrap at CBS, for 5th-, 6th- and 7th-graders and their parents, followed by brunch courtesy the Men’s Club. Sun., Feb. 5, 9:15 a.m. Congregation Beth Shalom. (770) 399-5300.
Open house @ the MDE School, for students kindergarten to eighth grade with developmental disabilities and special needs. Wed., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd. (770) 977-9457.
The Big-To-Do, a family snow adventure at Stone Mountain benefiting Visiting Nurse Health System’s Children’s Program. Sun., Feb. 12, 3 p.m. Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park. vnhs.org.
Scout Shabbat with Congregation Ner Tamid, service by Rabbi Thomas Liebschutz; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts eligible for Religion Patches. Fri., Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church. mynertamid.org, mom2smirly@aol.com.
Arts and Entertainment
The Roast of Saul Sloman, giving the famous comedian a taste of his own medicine. Sat., Jan. 28, 8:30 p.m. Congregation Ariel. (770) 390-9071.
Book talk “On the Run in Nazi Berlin,” with authors Bert Lewyn and Bev Saltzman. Sun., Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Temple Kehillat Chaim. Free; open to public. Refreshments provided by the temple sisterhood. Reservations appreciated: nnrose@comcast.net.
Israeli choreographer Rina Schenfeld at Kennesaw State University. Sun., Jan. 29, 5 p.m. Goodson Yard (1200 Foster St., Atlanta). atlanta.mfa.gov.il.
Steve Steinman sculpture showing at Mason Murer Fine art. Open until Feb. 3, 2012. info@masonmurer.com.
The Boychick Affair: The Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick, presented by MJCCA’s Company J. Thurs., Feb. 9 through Sun., Feb. 12. Tickets starting at $25. Morris and Rae Frank Theatre at Zaban Park. (678) 812-4002 or atlantajcc.org.
Athens Jewish Film Festival. Sat., Feb. 11 through Wed., Feb. 15. Opening at Georgia Museum of Art; subsequent screenings at the Morton Theatre; closing at Hotel Indigo. athensjff.org.
It’s in Your Genes Fashion Show, presented by the Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen and the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. (Birthright alum exclusive event at 6:30). Georgia Aquarium. xorbia.com/e/genesfashion.
Yasmin Levy in concert, also featuring Omar Faruk Tekbelik. Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Rialto Center for the Arts @ Ga. State. (404) 413-9849.
Mr. Greg’s Musical Madness performing live. Sat., Feb. 25, 11 a.m. $8. The Punchline. thepunchline.com or (678) 596-8514.
Schlock Rock in concert benefiting CBS Youth Department. Sat., Feb. 25, 7:15 p.m. $5 or $10/family, tickets at door. Congregation Beth Shalom. kusyYD@gmail.com.
Screening of “The Heart that Sings,” with Chabad of Georgia at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Sun., Feb. 26, 1:05 p.m. Women only. United Arts Tara. admin@bethtefillah.org or (404) 843-2464.
Jewish Learning
Passages, the traveling exhibition of the world’s largest private collection of rare biblical texts and artifacts. Ongoing through May 2012. $19/adult, $17/senior, $15/student, $13/child or military. Perimeter Expo Center. (770) 804-9427.
Women’s Seminary of Jewish Education, 12-week session w/ Ana Finkel. Sundays, 10 a.m. Sandy Springs Jewish Center/The Kehilla. thekehilla.org.
Torah Studies: Season Two, 12-week course exploring Judaism’s relevance in modern life. Ongoing: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Intown Jewish Academy. (404) 898-0434 or rabbiari@chabadintown.org.
Exploration of Blessings, for parents of day and religious school students. Sun., Jan. 29, 11:15 a.m. No RSVP required. Congregation Beth Shalom Chapel. (770) 399-5300.
What’s Jewish about Modern Jewish Literature, two parts remain in four-part course with assistant professor Miriam Udel, PhD. Mondays Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Congregation Sheartih Israel. saraduke@bellsouth.net.
Standing Together with Israel, an event of AIPAC featuring the Honorable Jose Maria Aznar and presentation of “Up Close & Personal: Unveiling Israel’s Latest Technological Innovations.” Mon., Jan. 30, 7 p.m. $36, dessert reception included. Cobb Gallery Centre. aipac.org.
Lunch ‘n Learn featuring Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal. Thurs., Feb. 2, 12 p.m. Free to the community; bring dairy lunch or purchase from Goodfriend’s Grill. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org.
Introduction to Judaism, 20-session course with Rabbi Brian Glusman. Begins Sun., Feb. 5, 10 a.m. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org.
Jewish Genealogy Society: Visiting the Old Country – Lithuania & Poland, with advice from experts. Sun., Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. Breman Museum. (404) 870-7684.
Lunch ‘n Learn featuring Rabbi Adam Starr. Thurs., Feb. 16, 12 p.m. Free to the community; bring dairy lunch or purchase from Goodfriend’s Grill. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org.
Yiddish Lover’s Club. Sun., Feb. 19, 11 a.m. Congregation Beth Jacob. szczupakjacob01@gmail.com.
Meetings
A Murder is Announced, special event of Etz Aviv Hadassah. Sun., Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Canton Theatre. (770) 627-2010.
Scout Shabbat honoring Scouting’s 102nd anniversary, with Troop 73, which is celebrating its 62nd anniversary under leadership of Scoutmaster Josiah Benator. Sat., Feb. 4 at 9:15 a.m. Congregation Or VeShalom. All scouts and former scouts are invited. jvbenator@juno.com.
Purim
Purim Delivery – In Style, event of Gan Izzy Chai Five Club, ages K through 4th grade. Sun., Feb. 26, 12:15 p.m. $12, includes lunch; RSVP requested. Chabad of Cobb. (770) 565-4412.
CBS Purim Carnival. Accepting volunteers now for Sun., Mar. 4 event. (770) 399-5300 or jill.education@bshalom.net.
Support
Volunteer opportunity at Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta, play the piano for patients, family and staff. Buckhead location. (404) 848-7955 or ann.serrie@vnhs.org.
OVS Cooking for Shearith Israel Women’s Shelter, volunteers to prepare and deliver meals and/or donate toiletries needed. Mon., Jan. 23 through Sat., Jan. 29. (770) 396-5252.
Virtual Dementia Tour, glimpse of life as an Alzheimer’s or dementia patient presented by Second Wind Dreams. Wed., Jan. 25, 10 a.m. Ameriprise Financial. (678) 624-0500.
Nature v. Nurture, how heredity and environment impact learning and behavior, panel featuring Carol Ann Brannon, Dr. Leslie Rubin and Dr. Brocha Tarshish, part of the Taylor Family Speaker Series. Sun., Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. Amit office (Barfield Rd.). (404) 961-9966.
Nutrition for Cancer Patients, nutrition for skin health. Tues., Feb. 7, 2:30 p.m. Free to cancer patients and their loved ones. Cancer Support Community on P’tree Dunwoody Rd. (404) 843-1880.
Presentation by Rabbi Mark Borovitz, addictions and co-dependency expert and author. Sun., Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Temple Beth Tikvah. rsvp@bethtikvah.com or (77) 401-1281.
Rabbi, What is Addiction? with Rabbi Shais Taub, author, lecturer and counselor. Wed., Feb. 22, 8 p.m. $18. Chabad Enrichment Center of Gwinnett. (678) 595-0196.
Tu B’Shevat
Traditionally Tu B’Shvat, a Birthday of Trees Seder. Thurs., Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Recommended for families with older children; $5 donation suggested. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. (678) 812-4161.