FACES: Families And Children Enjoying Synagogue

Overview

FACES is the group designed for families with children 8 and younger. FACES offers a multitude of activities including social, religious, cultural, athletic, community service and more, all designed to provide opportunities for your children to meet and interact in a positive Jewish environment. For more information or to become involved in FACES, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (director of formal & informal education) 404.603.5748.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Family Shabbat | Saturday, February 4 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Join us for age-appropriate Torah Study and an interactive Damioy Service led by Rabbi Rosenthal, Jordan Forman, an Marcia Lindner... Shabbat for the whole family!

Adult Casino Party | Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00PM
Designed for parents w/children 0-18... Come out for an evening with adults at the home of Dr. Jeffrey & Shayna Flash. RSVP to Marcia Lindner | 404.603.3748 | by January 30, 2012. COST: $15/per person.

betlady1Bet is for Baby | Sunday's in February, 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Our congregation will offer a three-part series, “Bet is for Baby” for expectant parents. Session 1 | February 5 w/Jodi Forman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, will discuss transitions to parenthood and issues that new parents often face. Session 2 | February 12 participants will meet with Rabbi Sandler and Dr. Daniel Goodman, a mohel, to discuss Hebrew names and Jewish naming customs and ceremonies. And Session 3 | February 26, Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal and Marcia Lindner, Director of Formal and Informal Education at AA, will discuss how to create a Jewish home environment, including such things as bedtime rituals and what resources are available within the Jewish community beyond birth. |||The series is free and open to the community. RSVP... If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 404.603.5741.

Purim CarnivalWednesday, March 7, 2012 | AA's Annual Purim carnival, details TBD

Congregational Retreat at Camp Ramah Darom | April 27 – 29, 2012


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aab4kidslogoAAbsolutely Shabbat 4Kids & Shabbat Rocks! | 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Friday, February 10 | Simply Shabbat! Join Rabbi Rosenthal, Marcia Linder and Mr. Michael Levine (the Learning Groove) for a Shabbat service geared towards parents and young children. Practice home rituals, sing Shabbat songs and learn traditional prayers while making new friends and building community. Info This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Shabbat Rocks! Our older kid awesome Shabbat experience runs concurrently with AAbsolutely 4Kids and is designed and led by Summer Jacobs. This service is perfect for older siblings of the 4kids service or any child between the ages of 8-12 years old. Parents are free to join their youngest children in the AAsbolutely 4kids service or have their own Shabbat prayer experience with Rabbi Sandler in the Ellman Chapel. Shabbat has never been this fun. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Schedule:   2012: 1/13, 2/10, No event March, 4/13-(time TBD), 5/11, 6/8


footstepsFirst Steps (For Toddlers) | Tuesday’s 9:30AM – 10:30AM
A multi-sensory play time for parents, grandparents, nannies and children ages 3 months to 2 years.  Program brought to you by AA and The Epstein School Intown Campus. Free and open to the community. For more information or to RSVP, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scheduled Dates   January 10, 24 | February 14, 28 | March 13, 27 | April 24 | May 8, 22 | June 12, 26

 

Shabbat Children's Programming | (follows the school calendar).

Perachim (2’s, 3’s and 4’s):  10:45AM – 11:45AM
Jr. Congregations (K-7th):  10:30AM – 12:00PM | NOTE: Jr. Congregation will continue every Saturday morning throughout the summer.

Family Services take place the 1st Shabbat morning of the month at 10:00AM (check calendar for schedule). Children and their families participate together in an age-appropriate Torah Study and an interactive family service led by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal, Jordan Forman and Marcia Lindner… Shabbat for the whole family!

All children will return to their families in the main congregation for the conclusion of the service.  Children will be invited by the rabbis to come to the bima for Ein Keloheinu, Adon Olam, Kiddush, and Hamotzi. Babysitting is available every Shabbat and Holiday for children ages 8 weeks – 5 years.

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learngroovelogoThe Learning Groove | The Learning Groove is now at AA Synagogue with Mr. Michael Wednesday mornings! Classes are designed for parents & children ages 0-4, for 45 minutes, once a week for a 10-week session.  For more information or to schedule a FREE TRIAL CLASS email  >>>  "Mr. Michael" >>> Michael Levine teaches at AA Wednesday mornings at 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30. View Groove Calendar for Buckhead/AA Times.

 
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