YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Adult Members and prospective members in their 20's and 30’s, single or married, come together to have a good time, do social justice work, and bridge our Jewish backgrounds with personal interests.
JOIN THE FUN!
Axe Throwing - July 29
Come celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of Rabbi Tessler's second year at The Temple! Show off your skills or learn a new trick, and join us for a fun night.
Back to Shabbat - August 15 with YP dinner
Bring in Shabbat with an evening in the lot! The whole Temple community will be back together after a summer away. Services to be followed by a classic summer meal and a time to play some games and hangout.
Shabbat Shuvah and Mental Health Shabbat partnering with JF&CS - September 26
The Shabbat evening in between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur gives us the opportunity to turn inward and focus on ourselves. Join other young professionals from Atlanta for a Shabbat full of introspection and conversation. Dinner and discussion will be at 7pm, followed by a Shabbat worship service at 8pm led by Rabbi Tessler and Jordan Wilensky.
Salsa in the Sukkah - October 6
Sukkot at The Temple means shaking the lulav and etrog, eating salsa and drinking slushies, and spending some time giving back through a community service event!
Games & Giving Shabbat - November 21
BYOBoardGames & thanksgiving style foods, with the new addition of a thanksgiving dessert potluck! Dinner and Games at 7pm, followed by a Shabbat worship service at 8pm led by Rabbi Tessler and Jordan Wilensky.
Chanukah Party - TBD
Chanukah celebrations are a must!! Details to be announced.
MLK Shabbat - January 16
A long-standing tradition at The Temple is MLK Shabbat - the Shabbat service of the Friday of MLK Weekend. The Temple and historic Ebenezer Baptist Church bring members of both communities together for dinner and then services in the sanctuary featuring the choirs from both Atlanta institutions.
Cruise for Engaged or Married Couples - February 13-17
This year's version of a marriage retreat, open to engaged couples too!
Purim Spiel - March 2
A retelling of the Book of Esther, the story of Purim, with a wacky, hilarious twist!
YP Shabbat - March 27
Another late start Shabbat at 8pm led by Rabbi Tessler and Jordan Wilensky, with dinner before at 7pm.
Big Fun - April TBD
Our April event is yet to be decided! Any ideas for where we should go or what activity we should do? Reach out to Rabbi Tessler or Elizabeth Foster with suggestions.
Braves Game - May TBD
Good Snacks, fun friends, and baseball - what could be better?! Specific date and game to be announced in the Spring.
YP Shabbat with Rhythm and Ruach - May 15
Our final YP Shabbat Service installment before the Summer. Rabbi Tessler and Jordan Wilensky will be joined by Cantor Scher and Rhythm & Ruach, one of our community's wonderful musical groups. Service at 8pm, with dinner before at 7pm.
For more information, or to introduce yourself and say hi, please contact Elizabeth Foster or Rabbi Lara Tessler.
