Pranic Healing, Movies, Yoga and More with the MJCCA

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta hosts a variety of fall programs at the Dunwoody location. See the lineup below for more information about these events.

Pranic Healing -- Sunday - Friday, by appointment
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Member/$60 (per 45-minute session). Individual session packages are available.
Details: Pranic Healing is a highly evolved and tested system of energy medicine developed by GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui that utilizes prana to facilitate the body and mind’s innate ability to heal. Prana is a Sanskrit word that means life force.

More info: Jennifer Yellin, 678.812.4028, Jennifer.Yellin@atlantajcc.org

Biggest Loser: Stick With It! Challenge -- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Noon, and 2:30 p.m. (October – December)
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Member adult/ $225, Community adult/$280
Details: The Biggest Loser: Stick With It! Challenge is for adults who want to make a positive lifestyle change under the coaching of a professional trainer. This program is for individuals who need to lose five percent or more of their body weight. A Biggest Loser Pro will equip you with the expert training you need on proper workout routines, nutrition, and weight management.

More info: DeAnne Jacobson, 678.812.4025,Deanne.Jacobson@atlantajcc.org

Wellness—Smoking & Related Cancers and Prevention -- Monday, November 17, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Free and Open to the Community. Pre-registration is required.
Details: This cancer survivorship program discusses the various types of smoking-related cancers.

More Info: Tamara Head

Lunch ‘N Learn Featuring Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (Conservative) -- Thursday, November 20, Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Free and open to the community
Details: All are invited to join Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal from Ahavath Achim Synagogue for a lively class and discussion. The MJCCA Lunch ‘N Learn series features Atlanta rabbis who share unique perspectives on a topic of their choice. Guests may bring a dairy lunch or purchase Kosher food from Goodfriend’s Grill. Sponsored by Berman Commons.

More info: Rabbi Glusman, 678.812.4161, Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc.org

Shabbat, Me & Rabbi G. -- Friday, November 21, 5 - 6 p.m.
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Free and open to the community
Details: Bring your children to enjoy a Shabbat-related activity and story at the MJCCA Srochi Discovery Center followed by songs and blessings with Rabbi Glusman and a visit from the Weinstein School Shabbat Dinosaur. Challah and grape juice will be served.

More info: Rabbi Glusman, 678.812.4161, Rabbi.Glusman@atlantajcc.org

Shabbat in the ATL (21-35 year olds) -- Friday, November 21, 7 - 10 p.m.
Where: Park Bench (34 Irby Avenue, Buckhead)
Who: Young adults, ages 21+
Cost: Free and open to the community (Cash bar)
Details: Young Adults are invited to join Rabbi Glusman, Hannah Zale, and other musicians for a unique, Shabbat celebration and rock concert. This event is a sponsored by the MJCCA and the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival.

More info: Roey Shoshan, 678.812.4055,Roey.Shoshan@atlantajcc.org

Turbo Turkey Workout -- Thursday, November 27, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Free and open to the community
Details: Get ready for your Thanksgiving feast with a turbo-charged interval workout. Join us on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, from 8:30-10 a.m., for an intense, 90-minute class guaranteed to help combat your holiday splurging. If you have out-of-town guests, bring them with you. Reserve your spot today.

More info: DeAnne Jacobson, 678.812.4025,Deanne.Jacobson@atlantajcc.org

Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day --Thursday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.;Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. (Running time one hour.)
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Member child/$10.00, Member adult/$15.00; Community child/$12.00, Community adult/$20.00
Details: Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical with lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book. Recommended for children ages 5-10.

More info: Call the MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4002 or visitwww.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice

Two Hours of Yoga! Workshop -- Sunday, December 7, 1:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Where: MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Cost: Member adult/ $20-25, Community adult/ $35
Details: Recalibrate and re-set your body and mind with a two-hour yoga session that weaves the ancient teachings of the famous yoga sutras in a practical, meaningful, and accessible way.

More info: DeAnne Jacobson, 678.812.4025,Deanne.Jacobson@atlantajcc.org

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