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Dear Friend of Israel,
The Jewish National Fund and Fidelity Bank have established a banking relationship allowing everyone who holds a Blue Box, “Pushkie”, to empty and deposit the change at any of Fidelity Bank’s 32 branches in Greater Atlanta. Beginning January 30, 2012, in the spirit of Tu Bishvat, the holiday of the trees, Blue Box funds will be earmarked for creating more water resources in Israel, in this time of serious water crisis. To participate, click here to see how it works. Don’t have any Pushkie… please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 404.423.3484.

Masa Israel | Israel Teaching Fellows is now accepting application for its second cohort! Due to the success of this year's cohort of Israel Teaching Fellows, the Ministry of Education decided to open the fellowship to 200 participants. For more info. and to apply, click logo >>>

Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen Hosts Community Wide Screening
Sunday, February 26 (9AM-1PM), and Monday, February 27 (9AM-12PM) @The Temple
To register go to www.atljewishgenescreen.org. For further information: 404 561 7478 or Read More.

Times & Seasons  | Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Temple Kol Emeth, East Cobb | A provocative course for Interfaith Couples [dating, engaged, married]. This is a 7-week discussion forum on topics common to interfaith relationships, in a supportive, non-judgmental setting. Pre-registration required for this community-wide program. Registration online. Questions: contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 770-973-3528.

Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) |  JELF provides interest-free, need-based loans for post-secondary education for Jewish students in your area.  JELF loan application for the 2012-2013 school year will be available March 1 through April 15, 2012. Visit www.jelf.org for complete information.

Jewish Arts Week | March 16-22, 2012
Sponsored by the American Guild of Judaic Art... Read More

Save the Date

ESA Camp 2012 Registration | Four weeks in June... The Best Summer Camp In Atlanta now accepting applications. Click logo for more information! >>>>

MJCCA Pathways

PATHWAYS (The Interfaith Family Network of Greater Atlanta) serves as the local umbrella organization that brings together a full complement of education and support for interfaith couples and families, and their extended families, whether they are just beginning their journey, newly-married, raising a Jewish family, or grandparents whose adult children have intermarried. Click the Pathways logo to learn more about programs and services.
Register now for Pathways Classes: Mother’s Circle:  (Now-May 4, 2012)

Jewish Outreach.net | Times & Seasons | Times & Seasons is a discussion forum for intermarried couples and those contemplating intermarriage.  For further information about class dates and location please contact the facilitator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , to reserve your spot now as the class is limited to 8 couples!  Pre-registration is required. “Times & Seasons” was developed by the Union for Reform Judaism. Read more

MJCCA Lunch 'N Lern Series | Now through May 3, 2012 >>>This program is free and open to the entire community; kosher lunch is available for purchase from Goodfriend’s Grill. For more information please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Two Pages from the Book Festival Author Events: Thursday, March 27, 2012, 7:30PM, author and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will present his new book, Monday Mornings; more info

The Breman | News

Now through May 31, 2012 | The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps, 1942–1946. Read More

Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2PM | Bearing Witness w/Werner Spiegel, Germany

March 11, 2012 - Visiting the Old Country - Part 2  | Professor of Computer Science at Georgia Tech, David Bader, shares his secrets of uncovering his family’s records in unusual places from his own travels to Warsaw and Treblinka, Poland to the discovery of oral interviews with family members in the Leo Baeck Archives. Read More

>>>> AA Family Trip to Israel

Etgar 36 is dedicated to developing the future Jewish political voice by taking Jewish teens on journeys throughout America, developing their identities, and empowering them to get involved politically and socially to change the world. Learn more about us!

>>>> ETGAR 36...The Documentary! Read more

2012 SUMMER JOURNEY REGISTRATION OPEN | One week after the 2011 summer journey ended, we are already receiving applications for 2012! Registration is officially open. Applications can be downloaded on our website.   DATES: Etgar 36 (36 days) – June 24 to July 31, 2012 | Etgar 36 West (22 days) – June 24 to July 15, 2012.

Become a Road Warrior | Please help us complete our mission of creating the next generation of Jewish American critical thinkers and activists. Your tax deductible donation will help build our scholarship funds so every teen can participate. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

ECONOMIC Relief | Do you know of anyone affected by the current economic downturn? Please help us spread the word that community resources are available to help with needs due to the current economic crisis. For confidential consultation, the Jewish Family & Career Services at 770.677.9300. 

HOUSEMATE MATCH | A United Way funded program | Roommates/Shared Housing
Serving Atlanta for 25 years… Private bedrooms/baths in beautiful homes in safe neighborhoods.  Flexible lease terms. Below market rent. Free service.  Interviews by appointment each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 678.812.3729, or visit their website.

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THE RAMIE A TRITT FAMILY Transportation and Caregiver Program | Someone you know is living with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, one in eight people over 65 suffer from Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. In addition to memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease often leads to loss of judgment, disorientation, decreased ability to communicate and personality changes. Patients often need 24/7 care. Since 2005, Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) has received funding to provide a critical life-line of support services, and has helped many families by reducing caregiver stress and enabling individuals with Alzheimer’s disease to remain in their homes. Learn More.

AIPAC | For Today's Briefing, click logo.

2012 AIPAC Policy Conference | The 2012 conference will be held March 4-6, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Thousands have already registered, don’t miss out on this truly remarkable experience to be in our nation’s capital with thousands of fellow pro-Israel supporters. To register... Click here.

You can affect Israel's future and promote America's interests in the Middle East by urging your Members of Congress to support these important initiatives. Take Action. Become a part of the organization The New York Times calls "the most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel." Become an AIPAC Member. I hope you will consider joining us. Visit AIPAC in Atlanta on Facebook

AA Synagogue partners with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, in educating our community on issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship. We encourage you to learn more by contacting AIPAC at (202) 639-5200 or by clicking logo.

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