Goodman Institute






The Rabbi Arnold and Rae Goodman Learning Institute

 

Overview

The Goodman Institute (est. 2002) makes it possible for every member of the Ahavath Achim community to travel his/her own path to Jewish learning. We offer a wide variety of programs (mostly free of charge) designed to serve the needs of beginning learners, advanced learners and everyone in between. Our scope includes the fundamental texts of Conservative Judaism, Jewish history, Zionism and Israel, religious beliefs, practices and rituals, Jewish philosophy, Hebrew language and all aspects of Jewish culture, including literature, music, art and drama.

Prime Time for Learning... Winter/Spring Term

All programs @ AA 7:15PM - 9:00PM unless otherwise stated.
No cost; donations welcomed and appreciated.
(bolded dates are confirmed)

 

ajffanitaMarch 23: Synagogue Cinema
Featured Film: ANITA | Story of a terrorist bombing in Buenos Aires upends the world of a girl with downs syndrome and propels her on a life-changing journey in this poignant family drama. Best Picture and Audience Award winner at the 2009 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Spanish w/subtitles).
 

March 30, April 6: No classes (Passover Break)

April 13: Community Beit Midrash

April 20: Synagogue Cinema

April 27  @7:30PM: Miriam Udell, Professor of Yiddish at Emory: Words Like Knives: The Ethics of Speech in Jewish Law and Culture.

May 4: Community Beit Midrash

May 11: Synagogue Cinema

May 18: Synagogue Cinema

May 25: Synagogue Cinema

June 1: Community Beit Midrash

June 11-13: Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Arnold Goodman


To RSVP or for information about learning opportunities at The Goodman Institute,
contact Steve Chervin | 404.355.5222 ext. 222

 
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