In The Community
Temple Emanu-El strives to connect to the wider Atlanta community all the time. With the wealth of opportunities to help others in need, become involved in programs and services, attend events, or just enrich your life, please consider our suggestions...In The Community.
Pathways Summer Programs
Young Couples & Families: Navigating Through Holidays & Lifecycle Events as an Interfaith Family
Tuesday, JUNE 15
7:30- 9:30 pm
MJCCA-Zaban Park
Come join us for a special evening with Rabbi Loren Lapidus- specifically created for all young interfaith couples and families! There is probably nobody in Atlanta who can relate more to interfaith families than Rabbi Lapidus. She grew up in an interfaith family experiencing Chanukah and Christmas, Easter and Passover, and knows what it is like to have one half of her family be Jewish and the other half be Christian. Rabbi Lapidus is warm and engaging and will share her story and provide an opportunity for you to share your questions and concerns. Please RSVP to Pathways to be a part of this wonderful evening!
Women’s Night Out: “All Fired Up” in Emory Village
Tuesday July 20th
7:00-9:00 pm
Emory Village All Fired Up
404-270-9048.
1563 N. Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA
Please join us for a night of craft making, fine wine and cheese, and great company! You will have an opportunity to make a Judaic piece of art from mezuzahs to Kiddush cups, and so much more. You can also choose any piece that is in the shop-prices range from $8 to an average price of $20 per piece. This is a great opportunity to make new friends who are also in interfaith marriages and relationships, and feel free to invite any friends who might be interested! Please RSVP to Pathways by July 16h.
New! Summer 2010 “A Taste of Judaism” Course
Sundays, July 25, August 1 & 8; 10:00AM-12:00PM
Marcus JCC
5342 Tilly Mill Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
"A Taste of Judaism Course" is a 3-session class, offered free of charge, welcoming all who are curious about Jewish tradition: unaffiliated Jews, interfaith couples, and those of other religious backgrounds. This informal class encourages lively discussion of Judaism's approach to living in our rapidly changing society. The sessions explore Jewish spirituality, values and community. Pre-registration required.
To reserve your spot, please contact Pathways – and if you would like to be notified of the Fall (Oct/Nov) classes throughout Atlanta.
Pathways Book Club: The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis
Thursday, August 26th
7:00-9:00 pm
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee House
352 South Atlanta Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770.645.1149
Please join us as we kick off our second year of the Pathways interfaith family book club. Our summer reading is The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis. We will meet on to discuss this book, led by Bobbi Siegal, our beloved book club facilitator. Come join us for an evening of food, fun and engaging conversation. Please RSVP to Pathways.
“Mixed Blessings”: a film and discussion for grandparents
Tuesday, August 24th, 7-9pm, Ahavath Achim Synagogue
For Jewish grandparents [or one day grandparents] whose adult children have intermarried.
Meet other grandparents and engage in relevant dialogue on this crucial topic to so many Jewish families. Learn about Pathways' "Grandparents Circle" program, focused on the positive ways in which grandparents can nurture the Jewish identity of grandchildren being raised in an interfaith family.
The film features the personal stories of four interfaith couples, comments by their children, and the advice of experts. The follow-up discussion will be led by Rhoda Margolis, a "Grandparents Circle" Facilitator, in dialogue with Rabbi Neil Sandler and Pathways' staff. Pathways: The Interfaith Family Network of Greater Atlanta is proud to co-sponsor this program with Ahavath Achim and a new “Grandparents Circle” class at the synagogue that begins in October.
Please RSVP to Pathways: rachelle.schaffer@atlantajcc.org or 678-812-4161. The program is open to the community, free of charge.
Pathways Book Club: The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis
Thursday, August 26th, 7:00-9:00 pm
World Peace Cafe
230 Hammond Dr NE Ste 302, Sandy Spgs, GA 30328
(404) 256-2100 Directions
Join us for an evening of food, fun and engaging conversation as we kick off the second year of Pathways’ interfaith family book club. Our summer reading is The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis. We will meet on to discuss this book, led by Bobbi Siegal, our beloved book club facilitator. Please RSVP to Pathways.
Fall Classes – Now Open for Registration:
Pathways offers programs to support your journey, including:
• Times & Seasons for young adults beginning their journey, married or not. Reserve your space now for the October class! Limited to 8 couples.
• Building Blocks & Mothers Circle, focused on the “how-to’s” of raising Jewish children and creating a vibrant Jewish home as an interfaith family. Classes available in Midtown and Dunwoody, on weekdays and Sunday mornings. Some are for moms of other religious backgrounds, and in others couples or individuals may register. Select locations offer onsite childcare. Pre-Registration is required.
• Grandparents Circle for Jewish grandparents [or one day grandparents] whose adult children are in interfaith marriages. Classes begin in October.
• Judaism and Christianity: Shared Heritage / Divergent Paths for interfaith couples and all others who are interested. 3-sessions, next class begins in November.
Pathways introductory classes are offered free or at low cost.
To RSVP for ALL Pathways programs, or for more information, contact Rachelle.Schaffer@atlantajcc.org or 678-812-4161
