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| Please join us this Shabbat of June 27th & 28th. Servicio de Shabbat begins Friday evening at 6:30 PM and Saturday morning services begin at 9:15 AM. Hope to see you there! Come be a part of our weekday Minyan, Wednesday mornings, 7:15-8:00 AM. For a complete listing of classes, meetings, events and happenings at Congregation Or Hadash, click on "Calendar of Events" below. |
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| Interested in registering your child for the Or Hadash Religious School Program? In an effort to save trees and promote efficiency, there is a link to the 2008-2009 Registration Packet under "Youth Programming" on this website. There is an early registration discount, so make sure to register before July 15. You may return your registration via e-mail, snail mail or fax. This year you also have the option of making your payment by credit card on-line. Please feel free to contact Julie Possick, Religious School Director, with any questions. Phone: (404) 250-3338 x126; Fax: (404) 477-1516; julie@or-hadash.org.
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| ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS!! The College Outreach Committee requests that you email or call in the new school-year address of your college student[s] to the COH office. If you have a recent college graduate, please let us know so we can remove them from our list. We strive to keep your students in touch with their roots by sending holiday reminders. Your children really appreciate receiving these gifts. We have received thank you notes and calls of appreciation, even if you have never heard from your student that they have received anything! |
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| Congregation Or Hadash Trip to Argentina. Trip includes 8 nights hotel (hotel De Las Americas Towers in BUE, and Hotel Cataratas in Iguazu) with buffet breakfast daily and roundtrip airport transfers throughout the program. TO RECEIVE A COH HOLIDAY TRIP TO ARGENTINA RESERVATION FORM call or email the office and we'll email you one right away; 404-250-3338 or info@or-hadash.org. |
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| Join Atlanta native Rob Kutner, Emmy-Award-winning writer for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Sunday, July 13th, 5-7PM at the Breman as he unveils "Apocalyse How," the latest entry into survival literature. Kutner, the Martha Stewart of Armageddon, covers all aspects of turning the End of Times into the best of times. Libations, a lively discussion and an inside look at working with Jon Stewart make this event a must! Reservations required. This is sure to be a sell-out space is limited, so RSVP early by contacting Phyllis at plazarus@thebreman.org or 404-870-7684, or by buying your ticket online: www.thebreman.org/proevents/books.
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| Please click this link to take our website survey (or browse to http://tinyurl.com/3mq7rv) and let us know how we can improve the Or Hadash website. A committee has been formed to revise the website and we would like your input. You can join the committee through the survey too. Thanks for your input! |
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| Calling all Ushers: The importance of ushers cannot be over emphasized. The usher is often the first person a member, prospective member, or guest meets when they arrive for services and sets the tone for who we are as a community.
Please volunteer to usher: we need you! Contact Bruce Maslia at bmaslia@bellsouth.net. Thanks.
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| Save the DateSeptember 5th-7th for COH's Annual Retreat... More info to come...
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| Read and enjoy a recent article about Rabbi Analia Bortz in Atlanta INtown Magazine by clicking here. |
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| Upcoming Event Highlights
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Calendar of Events |
| July 16 |
7:30 PM |
Learn Kabbalah with Dr. Linda Lippitt, The Mystic Quest:
Using the wisdom of Kabbalah to connect with your unique neshamah. Suggested reading: The Gift of Kabbalah by Tamar Frankiel. July 16, August 20, September 17, October 22 and December 3 in the COH conference room.
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| August 13 |
7:00 PM |
The Or Hadash Book Club will be starting back up on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. We will begin at 7:00 pm at our Weber conference room by reviewing our first book of the new year, "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks, a story of an Australian rare-books author, Hanna Heath, who travels to Sarajevo to restore the legendary Sarajevo Haggadah and gets a lot more than she bargained for. At 8:30 we will discuss possible books for the remainder of the 2008-09 year. Come with a list of potential books you would like to read, fiction or non-fiction. The only requirement is that the book has some underlying "Jewish theme."
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| August 14 |
7:00 PM |
Annual Meeting and Installation/De-installation of Board Members in conjunction with a Town Hall Meeting. Please join us in our Sanctuary at The Weber School. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Please remember that only full members in good standing may vote.
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| August 20 |
7:30 PM |
Learn Kabbalah with Dr. Linda Lippitt, The Mystic Quest:
Using the wisdom of Kabbalah to connect with your unique neshamah. Suggested reading: The Gift of Kabbalah by Tamar Frankiel. July 16, August 20, September 17, October 22 and December 3 in the COH conference room.
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| August 22 |
5:30 PM |
Special Or Hadash Tradition: Chicken Soup Shabbat. Welcoming New and Prospective Members, 5:30 PM Dinner, 6:30 PM Servicio de Shabbat.
Complimentary dinner for 1st time guests.
RSVP 404-250-3338 or info@or-hadash.org.
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| September 5 |
Shabbaton |
The Or Hadash Annual Weekend Retreat
Camp Ramah Darom.
Fresh Air. Pool. Soccer. Climbing Wall. New Light Band. Relaxation. Spirituality. Meet new people and see old friends. Your kids can spend time with each other. Children 5 and under are free with free babysitting available. The retreat brochures are out. Send your reservation in today. Want more info? Call the office (404-250-3338) or the retreat chairs: Flavio and Dora Manela: 770 396-6992. Morris Benveniste and Gabriela Siegel: 404-315-6062. Don't miss it- you'll be sorry you did!
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| September 17 |
7:30 PM |
Learn Kabbalah with Dr. Linda Lippitt, The Mystic Quest:
Using the wisdom of Kabbalah to connect with your unique neshamah. Suggested reading: The Gift of Kabbalah by Tamar Frankiel. July 16, August 20, September 17, October 22 and December 3 in the COH conference room.
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| December 3 |
7:30 PM |
Learn Kabbalah with Dr. Linda Lippitt, The Mystic Quest:
Using the wisdom of Kabbalah to connect with your unique neshamah. Suggested reading: The Gift of Kabbalah by Tamar Frankiel. Location: COH conference room.
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| December 21 |
10 Days |
Congregation Or Hadash Trip to Argentina. Trip includes 8 nights hotel (hotel De Las Americas Towers in BUE, and Hotel Cataratas in Iguazu) with buffet breakfast daily and
roundtrip airport transfers throughout the program. TO RECEIVE A COH HOLIDAY TRIP TO ARGENTINA RESERVATION FORM call or email the office and we'll email you one right away; 404-250-3338 or info@or-hadash.org.
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| Other Information |
| If you would like to Make a Donation to Congregation Or Hadash,
you can do so using our secure payment form.
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| If you are interested in Sponsoring a Kiddush,
contact Renee Miller, at renee_m@bellsouth.net or 404-843-4462.
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Need a hospital visit or a Minyan for Shiva?
Contact the Chesed Committee at
info@or-hadash.org
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Can you read Torah/Haftarah?
Contact Linda Lippitt at
doctorlindanl@bellsouth.net
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Interested in joining us?
Membership Form
Dues Structure
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