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April 17 (19 Nisan 5785)— With such a late spring Passover holiday, we are running right into Yom HaShoah – the remembrance of those who perished in the Holocaust.
Yom HaShoah events in the community are being held next Thursday, April 24 through the weekend. Read on for ways to participate.
Chag Sameach, and Y’alla,
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Thinking about Jewish learning for your child? Want more family time in one place? Or Hadash’s Shabbat morning experiential children’s program offers both! Attend our April 26 Open House to experience the warmth, learning, and community. Learn more! SPONSOR MESSAGE
Dara Horn’s latest book
Dara Horn, author of “People Love Dead Jews,” has published a graphic novel for grades 3-7 called “One Little Goat.” It’s a relatable tale that centers on the Passover seder table, an afikomen that’s gone missing, and a down-the-garden-path search needed to conclude the meal.
Find the book online at Bookshop.com.
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Commemorating Yom Hashoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day starts the evening of Wednesday, April 23.
Thursday,April 24 at 11 a.m.
B’nai B’rith International (Atlanta) and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta will read aloud the names of Holocaust victims. Attend in person or via Zoom. Complete this form to attend or to be a reader.
Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m.
Eternal Life-Hemshech’s Yom HaShoah 60th commemoration will take place at the newly renovated Memorial for the Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery. Hear from survivors as they share their memories and lessons from the Holocaust.
RELATED On Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m., the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern U.S. will host its annual ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers of the IDF and victims of terror. Registration is required.
Jewish fertility pop-up
The Jewish Fertility Foundation is hosting a POP Up (Philanthropy Opportunity with Purpose) on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to share stories from couples who have navigated the challenges of infertility and found success with the support of the Jewish Fertility Fund.
Their journeys are a testament to hope, perseverance, and the strength of standing together.
Register here.
Stand with Hillel
Lisa and Seth Greenberg are being awarded the Billi and Bernie Marcus Visionary Award by Hillels of Georgia on Thursday, April 24.
The Greenbergs are prominent real estate professionals and dedicated community volunteers whose professional achievements and philanthropic endeavors have impacted the local community, Israel, and the global Jewish landscape. Together, they embody the spirit of the award, showcasing leadership, generosity, and a commitment to fostering Jewish traditions and values.
Learn more here.
Bearing Witness lecture
Brendan Murphy, founding director of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue at Marist School, is hosting a two-part presentation on Thursday, April 24 and Thursday, May 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Bearing Witness Institute reflects Murphy’s commitment to promoting religious solidarity and combating hate and prejudice, as well as the Marist School.
Murphy will dive into the deep-rooted history of Christian antisemitism, tracing its origins from the first century to the Nostra Aetate declaration of 1965.
Learn more about this lecture.
Be a Mensch
Lasagna Love: Bake and deliver a homemade meal to neighbors through Lasagna Love. A great opportunity for kids to help!
Cook and deliver dinner: Make and deliver meals for the Z-H Independent Living Program that houses adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more here.
Who is Alan Garber, the Jewish Harvard president?
When Alan Garber, the Jewish physician and economist who now leads Harvard, wrote a letter to the community about why the country’s oldest university would not agree to the Trump administration’s demands, he spoke not just about academic freedom, but about moral boundaries and identity.
“Although some of the demands outlined by the government are aimed at combating antisemitism, the majority represent direct governmental regulation of the ‘intellectual conditions’ at Harvard,” Garber wrote.
The Trump administration immediately announced it would freeze $2.6 billion in funding to Harvard.
The move escalated a tense standoff between the administration and elite universities over their handling of campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Read the full story on the Forward here.
Look & Listen
Is Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers the greatest Israeli ball player of all time? Sports Rabbi fills fans in on Avdija and the upcoming 2025 Eurobasket.
There’s new evidence that the man who attacked the Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion was angry about Israel.
Challah Girl is back! This bespoke challah company is busting out of Passover with almond brittle knots and cookie pants challah.
What’s doin’ around town
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April 21: Kibbitz & Konnect for singles.
April 22: Jewish parenting series on rising high schoolers. Get tickets.
April 22: Earth Day dinner at Daily Chew. Sign up here.
April 26: Interfaith Havdalah and Earth Day dinner in Decatur.
April 27: Financial literacy for young adults (22-40). Register.
April 27: The Mamalehs in concert. Learn more.
The Jewish holiday of Passover ends after sundown on Sunday, April 20.
Light Shabbat candles this week at 7:53 p.m.
Back by popular demand after sold-out shows at Eddie’s Attic!
The Mamalehs return April 27 for an unforgettable night of soulful Jewish and American music. Learn more and get your tickets today—$36 supports Or Hadash and Congregation Bet Haverim.
Before you go
The 2025 Daffodil Dash run/walk race took place in Brook Run Park in Dunwoody on Sunday, March 30 to raise awareness and money for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the world today. Proceeds benefit The Daffodil Project, Atlanta Holocaust Survivor Support Fund, Kids for Kids, Raising South Sudan, and Agahozo Shalom.