MAY 2018 - MJCCA Programs and Events Open to the Metro-Atlanta Community
‘What War Zone,’ The Comedy of Benji Lovitt
When: Thursday, May 3, 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA)
Who: Adults
Cost: Members $18; Nonmembers $24
In celebration of Lag Ba'Omer, Benji presents a hilarious picture of Israel by deconstructing cultural differences and the immigrant experience in Israel. Benji's energy and enthusiasm will make you laugh out loud as he sheds light on embarrassing Hebrew mistakes, Jewish holidays, and exactly what makes Diaspora and Israeli Jews different from each other.
More Info/RSVP: What War Zone
Contact: Sandra Bass, 678.812.3798, Sandra.Bass@atlantajcc.org
Shabbat de Mayo
When: Friday, May 4, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: TBD
Who: Families
Cost: Free and open to the community
Join MJCCA Intown for a fun Cinco de Mayo themed Shabbat dinner! Celebrate Shabbat with other young Intown families in a festive and casual way. Chips, salsa, and pitchers of margaritas will be provided. Families are responsible for purchasing their own dinners. RSVPs are required and seats are limited.
More Info/RSVP: Shabbat de Mayo
Contact: Lauren Chekanow, 678.812.4107, Lauren.Chekanow@atlantajcc.org
East Cobb/Roswell Interfaith Family Picnic
When: Sunday, May 5, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell
Who: Families
Cost: Free and open to the community
Join MJCCA, InterfaithFamily-Atlanta, Etz Chaim Congregation and Honeymoon Israel for a picnic and lots of fun at Riverside Park. Bring your own picnic lunch and we will supply the fun. Enjoy sun, lawn games, arts and crafts, and more!
More Info/RSVP: East Cobb/Roswell Interfaith Family Picnic
Contact: Amanda Veazey Flaks, Amanda.VeazeyFlaks@atlantajcc.org
Camp Barney Medintz Open Houses
When: Sundays: May 6 and 13, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Camp Barney Medintz, 4165 Highway 129 North, Cleveland, GA
Who: Camp Barney Medintz new and returning families
Cost: Free and open to the community
Come see Camp Barney Medintz, take a deluxe guided tour by our staff, enjoy swimming, the Hurricane water slide, and meet exotic animals. This program is for new and returning families. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated for planning purposes.
More Info/RSVP: Camp Barney Medintz Open Houses
Contact: Michael Drucker, 678.812.3841, Michael.Drucker@atlantajcc.org
Lunch ‘N Learn Featuring Rabbi Ari Kaiman
When: Thursday, May 10, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA)
Who: Adults
Cost: Free and open to the community
All are invited to join Rabbi Ari Kaiman for a lively class and discussion. The MJCCA Lunch 'N Learn series features Atlanta rabbis who share unique
perspectives on topics of their choice. Guests may bring lunch or purchase food from A Healthy Touch kosher café.
More Info/RSVP: Lunch ‘N Learn Featuring Rabbi Ari Kaiman
Contact: Rabbi Glusman, 678.812.4161, Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc.org
Shabbat, Me & Rabbi G.
When: Friday, May 11, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA)
Who: Families with young children
Cost: Free and open to the community
Bring your children to enjoy a Shabbat-related activity in the MJCCA Srochi Discovery Center followed by songs and blessings with Rabbi Glusman and a visit from the Weinstein School Shabbat Dinosaur. Challah and grape juice will be served.
More Info/RSVP: Shabbat, Me & Rabbi G
Contact: Rabbi Glusman, 678.812.4161, Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc.org
Shabbat at the Park
When: Friday. May 11. 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Garden Hills Rec Center, Buckhead
Who: 21+
Cost: Free and open to the community
Join us for a free monthly Shabbat dinner for young adults in the heart of Buckhead at the Garden Hills Rec Center. Street parking will be available. This program is limited to the first 40 people to RSVP.
More Info/RSVP: Shabbat at the Park
Contact: Nomi Mitchell, 678.812.4055, Nomi.Mitchell@atlantajcc.org
Challah Baking
When: Monday. May 14. 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA)
Who: Adults; Open to the community
Cost: Members $40; Nonmembers $50
Learn different techniques and a variety of recipes. Your friends and family will be impressed when you make homemade challah for your next Shabbat dinner. Additionally, learn what to do with your challah leftovers!
More Info/RSVP: Challah Baking
Contact: Howard Schreiber, 678.812.3993, Howard.Schreiber@atlantajcc.org
Pasta Making and Wine
When: Tuesday. May 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA)
Who: Adults; Open to the community
Cost: Members $50; Nonmembers $65
Whether it’s fresh fruit and olive from Sicily or rustic flavors from a Tuscan village, Italian cooking is as varied as the country it comes from. We will be making pistachio orange salad, sweet potato gnocchi with broccolini, roasted zucchini and hazelnut truffles for dessert.
Information: Pasta Making and Wine
Contact: Howard Schreiber, 678.812.3993, Howard.Schreiber@atlantajcc.org
Splash Into Shabbat Ice Cream Social
When: Friday, May 18, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Old Fourth Ward Splash Pad (800 Dallas Street, Atlanta)
Who: Families
Cost: Free and open to the community
Splash into Shabbat with an Ice Cream Social to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Join MJCCA Intown at Old Fourth Ward Splash Pad and kickoff the summer reason with a fun Shabbat Splash. Pack your own picnic and join other Intown families for an afternoon of splashing. Challah, grape juice and ice cream pops will be provided.
More Info/RSVP: Splash Into Shabbat Ice Cream Social
Contact: Lauren Chekanow, 678.812.4107, Lauren.Chekanow@atlantajcc.org
Shavuot Ice Cream Social
When: Friday, May 18, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Menchies (4475 Roswell Road #205, Marietta)
Who: Families
Cost: Free and open to the community
Kickoff Shabbat and celebrate Shavuot with an MJCCA East Cobb/Roswell ice cream social. Enjoy an ice cream treat and Shabbat and Holiday crafts.
More Info/RSVP: Shavout Ice Cream Social
Contact: Amanda Veazey Flaks, Amanda.VeazeyFlaks@atlantajcc.org
Acoustic Shabbat Café - Dunwoody
When: Friday, May 18, 7:00 pm
Where: Alon's Bakery & Market (4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody)
Cost: Free and open to the community
Join Rabbi Glusman, Drew Cohen, and teen musicians from The Weber School for an evening of soulful music, songs, and Shabbat blessings. People of all faiths and backgrounds will enjoy a live acoustic evening of song in celebration of Shabbat. Food and wine available for purchase. This interactive Shabbat
themed experience is sponsored by Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and The Weber School. Free and open to all!
More Info/RSVP: Acoustic Shabbat Café - Dunwoody
Contact: Rabbi Glusman, 678.812.4161, Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc.org
Connect Swing Into Summer
When: Sunday, May 20, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Where: TopGolf Alpharetta (10900 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta)
Who: Jewish teens in the Atlanta area
Cost: $35 Members; $45 Nonmember
Swing into summer at TopGolf Alpharetta! Teens will enjoy lunch and all the fun activities with friends. Open to 6th-8th grade Jewish teens in the Atlanta area.
More Info/RSVP: Connect Swing Into Summer
Contact: Paige Godfrey, 678.812.4082, Paige.Godfrey@atlantajcc.org
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