Family Shabbat Morning Services
Mar
29

Family Shabbat Morning Services

Ma’alot’s first Saturday morning Shabbat service of 2025 is a family-friendly event that will be happening monthly, starting with this first Saturday morning Shabbat Service! We will play music, recite Shabbat prayers, bless the wine and bread, and enjoy lunch together. At this intergenerational Shabbat, there is something for everyone to enjoy. There will be kids programs taking place during the adult service. We hope to see you there! 🎵

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Kabbalat Shabbat In The Round - April
Apr
4

Kabbalat Shabbat In The Round - April

Shabbat in the Round means there isn’t just one leader, but a circle of song-holders elevating our prayer. The circular seating is an invitation to everyone to bring their whole selves to the moment. In this service, you are invited to be yourself. Come for the service and stay after for delicious Shabbat dinner!

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Torah Learning Cohort
Apr
6

Torah Learning Cohort

Photo courtesy of The Pardes Institute.

Please join Ma'alot for a 6-week closed Torah Study journey where we will explore Spiritual Practices for Real Life.

What is a life well-lived, and how do we achieve such a thing? While we dare not offer others a set of prescribed answers, engaging the question itself with others can be a worthy, meaningful, and provocative experience. Together, we will explore some of life’s big questions, exploring perspectives from Jewish tradition on spiritual practices for real life. Gratitude, spirituality, divinity, resistance, redemption — these themes offer a glimpse into the conversations shared in this Circle.

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Queer Spiritual Chametz Cleaning
Apr
6

Queer Spiritual Chametz Cleaning

Join us April 6th (4-5:30) at a local home in EAV to clear our spiritual chametz in preparation for Passover!  We will reflect on the past year and look towards the future while holding the spirit of Passover in our hearts.  This is an event for our queer community led by McKenzie Wren.

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Passover Hike at Arabia Mountain
Apr
19

Passover Hike at Arabia Mountain

Grab your rising matzo, and bring your timbrels as we hike to Freedom! Join us on the last day of Passover for a family sunset hike up Arabia Mountain. We will remember our collective liberation walking the path of freedom, and celebrate the arrival of spring, one of the Jewish new years. Kids and Adult programming!

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Ma’alot Yeladim: Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 
May
3

Ma’alot Yeladim: Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 

Join Us for Ma'alot Yeladim: Our Inaugural Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 

We are excited to announce the launch of Ma'alot Yeladim, a series of immersive Shabbat gatherings designed for elementary-aged children (grades 1-6) and their parents. Join us for our final session, May 3rd, which will offer a unique blend of music, nature, and Jewish wisdom.

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Interfaith Shabbat Bird Walk and Outdoor Service
May
10

Interfaith Shabbat Bird Walk and Outdoor Service

Join Adamah ATL and Birds Georgia for a peaceful Saturday morning Shabbat walk. We’re blending birding and reflection in nature! We’ll begin with a guided birding trip where you can observe and learn about local bird species and then transition to a short, meaningful Shabbat service led by Rabbi Ariel. Binoculars and light snacks will be provided.  

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Nigun Collective: March
Mar
27

Nigun Collective: March

Join us to sing nigunim — soulful, wordless melodies from new and old Jewish tradition! No matter your experience singing, you are welcome. Each nigun is sung many times as we build up through our voices and rest in moments of silence. Together we derive spiritual meaning from our song and enjoy the beautiful sound of our voices weaving together.

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Family Purim Dinner and Festive Megillah Reading with Congregation Shearith Israel
Mar
13

Family Purim Dinner and Festive Megillah Reading with Congregation Shearith Israel

Please join Ma’alot and Congregation Shearith Israel for an unforgettable Purim evening! We will begin the night with a Family & Community Dinner at 6 pm, followed by the Megillah reading at 6:45 pm. Our in-person Megillah reading will take place in the Shearith Israel Sanctuary accompanied by our Megillah Mugshots pictorial slideshow of community members from CSI and Ma'alot "performing" the Book of Esther in photographs and chanting the Megillah.

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Ma’alot Yeladim: Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 
Mar
8

Ma’alot Yeladim: Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 

Join Us for Ma'alot Yeladim: Our Inaugural Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 

We are excited to announce the launch of Ma'alot Yeladim, a series of immersive Shabbat gatherings designed for elementary-aged children (grades 1-6) and their parents. These gatherings will take place on February 8th, March 8th, and May 3rd and will offer a unique blend of music, nature, and Jewish wisdom.

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Kabbalat Shabbat In The Round - March
Mar
7

Kabbalat Shabbat In The Round - March

Shabbat in the Round means there isn’t just one leader, but a circle of song-holders elevating our prayer. The circular seating is an invitation to everyone to bring their whole selves to the moment. In this service, you are invited to be yourself. Come for the service and stay after for delicious Shabbat dinner!

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Sabbath Queen Film Screening
Feb
23

Sabbath Queen Film Screening

About the film: A daring, deeply personal odyssey unfurls as an Orthodox rabbi forges a groundbreaking path as a queer father, drag queen, and spiritual leader. Amichai Lau-Lavie, scion of a storied Ashkenazi rabbinic dynasty, grapples with the weight of ancestral expectations while launching a bold new vision of faith and identity. Torn between tradition and transformation, he reinvents himself as both a subversive artist and founder of Lab/Shul, an experimental, inclusive congregation reimagining ancient rituals for a modern world. Spanning two decades, this Tribeca Best Documentary nominee unfolds through vérité footage, archival material, and candid interviews, to offer an intimate view of Lau-Lavie’s struggles, triumphs, and the profound intersections of identity, gender, and spirituality.

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The Sabbath Queen Experience: Shabbat Service with CBH
Feb
21

The Sabbath Queen Experience: Shabbat Service with CBH

Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie leads an extraordinary, everybody-friendly, God-optional Friday Feast, fit for a Sabbath Queen. Gather round the table for a festive Sabbath dinner, framed by ritual, poetic and contemplative offerings, singing, and deep learning and lively conversation, facilitated by Rabbi Amichai and guests. Dinner begins at 6:30pm, followed by the Sabbath Queen (service) at 8:30pm. Stay for dessert, discussion, and connect at 8:30pm. Sponsored by CBH and Ma’alot. 

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Tu B’shvat Workday at Melton Park
Feb
16

Tu B’shvat Workday at Melton Park

Join us for an afternoon of service at Ira B. Melton Park. We’ll being removing overabundant privet from the native plant habitat and planting some new plants, if possible. As always, please dress for muddy conditions, bring drinking water, and plan to have fun. Wear long pants and appropriate footwear and bring a refillable water bottle. Bring work gloves, shovels, loppers, hand pruners, and kneeling pads.

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Niggun Collective: Tu B’Shvat Edition with facilitator Gayanne Geurin
Feb
13

Niggun Collective: Tu B’Shvat Edition with facilitator Gayanne Geurin

Gather to sing with the trees and share stories of your special relationships with trees as we welcome Tu B'shvat at this month's nigun collective.

For anyone curious about our sacred bond with Earth, how trees mirror the human design, how to deepen your connection with trees. Through stories, singing, and guided spiritual practice, we’ll explore how trees mirror our inner lives and offer divine wisdom. Kids 13+ welcome!

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Ma’alot Yeladim: Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 
Feb
8

Ma’alot Yeladim: Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 

Join Us for Ma'alot Yeladim: Our Inaugural Elementary-Aged Shabbat Programming 

We are excited to announce the launch of Ma'alot Yeladim, a series of immersive Shabbat gatherings designed for elementary-aged children (grades 1-6) and their parents. These gatherings will take place on February 8th, March 8th, and May 3rd and will offer a unique blend of music, nature, and Jewish wisdom.

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Kabbalat Shabbat In The Round - February
Feb
7

Kabbalat Shabbat In The Round - February

Shabbat in the Round means there isn’t just one leader, but a circle of song-holders elevating our prayer. The circular seating is an invitation to everyone to bring their whole selves to the moment. In this service, you are invited to be yourself. Come for the service and stay after for delicious Shabbat dinner!

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Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe (Make up class)
Feb
4

Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe (Make up class)

Are you hungry to learn?

Maybe you want to review our mythic story, from the Garden of Eden to Mt Sinai to Israel; maybe you're curious about different streams of Jewish thought, and the place for Jews who don't fit in the "traditional" mold; maybe you're feeling called to wrestle with God, and curious what our sages think is a fair fight.

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Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe (Make up class)
Jan
28

Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe (Make up class)

Are you hungry to learn?

Maybe you want to review our mythic story, from the Garden of Eden to Mt Sinai to Israel; maybe you're curious about different streams of Jewish thought, and the place for Jews who don't fit in the "traditional" mold; maybe you're feeling called to wrestle with God, and curious what our sages think is a fair fight.

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Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe
Jan
21

Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe

Are you hungry to learn?

Maybe you want to review our mythic story, from the Garden of Eden to Mt Sinai to Israel; maybe you're curious about different streams of Jewish thought, and the place for Jews who don't fit in the "traditional" mold; maybe you're feeling called to wrestle with God, and curious what our sages think is a fair fight.

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MLK Day Volunteering with Repair the World
Jan
20

MLK Day Volunteering with Repair the World

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are partnering with Repair the World Atlanta to offer two amazing volunteer opportunities with local community partners! Check out these awesome volunteer opportunities! Grab a friend or family member and give back to the community this MLK day!

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Melodies of Shabbat: Inspiring your Friday Night Niguns
Jan
18

Melodies of Shabbat: Inspiring your Friday Night Niguns

Join Ma’alot’s Nigun Collective with Melodies of Shabbat: Inspiring your Friday Night Niguns. This event focuses on learning and singing Friday night Shabbat blessings, exploring new melodies to elevate your own celebrations. Through music, we’ll create a sacred space together, inspiring joy, connection, and meaning to share at your future Shabbat dinners.

Ma’alot is proudly partnering with OneTable Atlanta for this event!

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Intergenerational Queer Shabbat
Jan
17

Intergenerational Queer Shabbat

Open to all ages for queer people and families. Come to our first queer gathering of the year! As 2025 begins, let’s take a moment to come together and set our intentions for the year. We will be gathering at a community members home for a vegetarian Shabbat dinner, Shabbat prayers and vision boards! We hope you will join us to set our intentions in the new year and strengthen our community!

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Netzach Men's Group - January
Jan
15

Netzach Men's Group - January

It's time to renew our bonds, fellas. We'll meet around the backyard campfire (dress warm) and do what we do.

WAIT WHAT'S NETZACH AGAIN?

Netzach (נצח) is a safe space for male-identifying individuals in the Ma’alot community to co-create sacred gatherings and do transformational work together on ourselves and our roles in Jewish community. More info here: Ma’alot Netzach Community FAQ Sheet

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Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe
Jan
14

Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe

Are you hungry to learn?

Maybe you want to review our mythic story, from the Garden of Eden to Mt Sinai to Israel; maybe you're curious about different streams of Jewish thought, and the place for Jews who don't fit in the "traditional" mold; maybe you're feeling called to wrestle with God, and curious what our sages think is a fair fight.

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Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe
Jan
7

Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe

Are you hungry to learn?

Maybe you want to review our mythic story, from the Garden of Eden to Mt Sinai to Israel; maybe you're curious about different streams of Jewish thought, and the place for Jews who don't fit in the "traditional" mold; maybe you're feeling called to wrestle with God, and curious what our sages think is a fair fight.

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Enlighten: A Queer Chanukah Gathering!
Dec
29

Enlighten: A Queer Chanukah Gathering!

This event is 21+.

Join us for the last queer meet-up of 2024!  On 12/29 from 2-4, we will gather to celebrate Chanukkah and see how we can best light the path forward!  As we look towards an uncertain future, it's more important than ever to deepen our commitment to this community.  Please come to bring your fears, your hopes, and to find radical queer joy.  

Ma’alot is proudly Partnering with SOJOURN for this event.

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Candles + Food + You = Hanukah/Havdalah Ma'alot Mashup
Dec
28

Candles + Food + You = Hanukah/Havdalah Ma'alot Mashup

Candles + food + you = Hanukah/Havdalah Ma'alot Mashup

When: Saturday, December 28, 2024, 5:00pm-????

Where: Home in Old Fourth Ward 

Why: Partyyyyyyyy! (see AI-generated image for a sneak peek)

P.S. Sign up for the potluck (so we can actually deliver on the "food" part of the equation)
P.P.S. Bring your menorah & candles if you want to light them 

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Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe
Dec
17

Miller Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe

Are you hungry to learn?

Maybe you want to review our mythic story, from the Garden of Eden to Mt Sinai to Israel; maybe you're curious about different streams of Jewish thought, and the place for Jews who don't fit in the "traditional" mold; maybe you're feeling called to wrestle with God, and curious what our sages think is a fair fight.

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