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September-October 2007 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15
Things to do if you’re a 20-something Jew
La Shana Tova! Enjoy your family and
friends during the High Holidays, whether
it is in synagogue or at a big dinner party.
There are so many opportunities to get
involved with local Jewish groups this time
of year. Hope to see you at one of the cool
events listed below.
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL. The registration
for Birthright Israel’s Atlanta group trip, a
free trip to Israel for young adults, is open
now. Contact Erin Hirsch at 404-870-1614
or ehirsch@jfga.org, or visit
www.birthrightisrael.com.
RABBI SILVERMAN. Rabbi Dave
Silverman, one of the founders of Atlanta
Scholars Kollel, hosts a discussion group
that meets one Sunday a month at his house
in the Toco Hill area.
The goal of the group is to raise young
adults’ level of Jewish awareness by presenting
the Torah and the responsibility that
Judaism entails in a sophisticated and
meaningful way. Topics include contemporary
situations, the Jewish calendar, and
current events. For more information, contact
Jon Grant at
jonathanlgrant@hotmail.com.
KOSHER CHAMELEON. Kosher
Chameleons are young Jewish profession-
BY
Hannah
Vahaba
als living in Atlanta. They enjoy going out
in Midtown, the Highlands, and, rarely,
Buckhead. Kosher Chameleon parties are
hosted by Spiral Entertainment, which has
been throwing parties for the past nine
years. The events draw 1,000-4,000 people,
mostly 21-40-year-old intowners. These
parties are not religiously affiliated. For
more information on this and other events,
visit www.kosherchameleon.com.
2135 THE SINGLE SPOT. 2135, the
MJCCA Jewish singles group, has several
upcoming events for young professionals
such as leisure activities, night-time entertainment,
and exciting trips. A co-ed kickball
league starts Ocober 8; games are
Mondays at MJCCA Zaban Park, 7:00-9:00
p.m.; fees are $45 for members and $65 for
non-members. A Yom Kippur Break-the-
Fast for young adults takes places
September 22, 8:00 p.m., at the Post
Briarcliff clubhouse, 7000 Briarcliff Gables
Circle NE. Registration for all events is
Wishing You a Sweet and Healthy New Year
SANDY SPRINGS PHARMACY
6329 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-252-8165
404-255-1494 (F)
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HILLELS OF GEORGIA. Hillels of
Georgia is hosting Conservative and
Reform High Holiday services at the
Emory Campus, 555 Asbury Circle NE.
This is a very popular event for young
adults in the Atlanta area. Rosh Hashanah
services will be hosted on September 12
(Erev Rosh Hashanah), September 13, and
September 14. Hillel will also host Yom
Kippur services on September 21 (Erev
Yom Kippur) and September 22. For more
information or to purchase tickets, call 404-
727-6490, or visit
www.hillelsofgeorgia.org.
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