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The Goodman Institute (est. 2002) makes it possible for every member of the AA 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.

The following ongoing activities of the Goodman Institute are free of charge

SHABBAT
Morning Torah Study
10:00AM to 11:00AM
in the Cavalier Room.
Study with Dr. Steve Chervin, Steve Grossman, and other teachers in this stimulating class.

AAbsolutely for Learners
Each 3rd Shabbat
11:00AM to 12:00PM

SUNDAYS
Study with the Best
10AM/11AM or 11AM/12PM We are pleased to introduce Sunday morning programming with new classes taught by Rabbi Sandler
Rabbi Gold
Prof. Andrew Zangwill

MONDAYS
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
7:30PM to 8:30PM
For information and registration, call Steve Grossman @ 404.303.0054

TUESDAYS
Current Events
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Rabbi Neil Sandler leads an hour of spirited discussion about all things Jewish and current. (Fall)

Torah Study
11:00AM to 12:00PM
Steve Grossman leads a lively discussion of the weekly Torah portion. (Fall)

Summer AM Study Group
Guest speakers and you each Tuesday. (June - September)

WEDNESDAY
Lunch 'n Learn
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Every 3rd Wed of the month study the weekly Torah portion with our Rabbis at the offices of Birnbrey, Minsk, Minsk & Perling, LLC (1801 Peachtree St., Ste 300. RSVP for lunch to Susie Kaufman @ 404.355.5222

Prime Time for Learning...
(For more information on all our learning opportunities,
contact Steve Chervin | 404.355.5222 ext. 222)

Save The DATES

Annual Dr. William E. Schatten Lecture

Tuesday, September 16, 7:15PM - 9:00PM

Guest Speaker: Jacob Wright | Approaching the New Year.

Jacob Wright is Professor of Hebrew Bible at The Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

War and Peace in the Name of God

7-Part Series begins October 28

Tuesday evenings, 7:15PM - 9:00PM

Guest Lecturer: Professor Laurie Patton

Why does religion so often cause violence and conflict in the world? How can religion promote peace and resolve conflicts? Emory Religion Professor Laurie Patton returns to The Goodman Institute this fall to teach a special course using examples from five of the world’s religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism to draw lessons about religion, war, and peace.