Congregation Shearith Israel silent auction

Don't arrive early enough to get the best seats on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? 

All you will have to do is let the office know, the week before Rosh Hashanah, and four reserved signs will be placed on the seats of your choosing.

 Value: Who Knows?

(Buyer must have valid tickets to services; this offer is for the reservation of places only.)

Reserved parking, ala Jane Axelrod! Be the envy of your friends with the ultimate luxury. Value: Priceless

(Reserved spot not valid for High Holidays, as the lot is reserved for handicap drivers.)

From Judy Robkin, friend of SI. Value $350. Figure is 19 inches high.

Contact: Sara Duke

16" x 48" artistic photo of scene from Cumberland Island.  Mounted on canvas.  Cost of materials alone = $90.  Retail value $250.  Donated by Moshe Jacobson.

Contact: Ed Jacobson

Each painting is 28 x 28 - Artist is James Wiens. Value: $450

Contact: Sharon Goldhar

Artwork by renowned Jewish artist Mordecai Rosenstein.  Measures 24 x 24

Titled 'Ayshet Chail' (Woman of Valor) - Value $325

Contact: Michael Robinowitz

By renowned Jewish artist Mordecai Rosenstein - titled 'Creation'. Measures 36 x 14

Value $325

Contact: Michael Robinowitz

Papercut titled 'Sukkoth' - value $250. Measures 18 x 24

Contact: Michael Robinowitz

Lladro figurine - $200 value. Approx. 6 x 7.

Contact: Lauren Rudick

Beautiful bowl - value $200. Approx. 7" tall

Contact: Lauren Rudick

Handmade Woman's tallit. Photo does not do it justice! Value:$100

Contact: Jodi Kadison

5 piecs - value $300

Contact: Sharon Goldhar

4 hours of conversational Spanish with the only Cuban in our synagogue!  We'll meet over coffee and try to speak only Spanish during our time together.  I'll help you as needed with unfamiliar vocabulary or phrases or with any questions you might have about our wonderful language!!

We can arrange the 4 hours over 2 or more meetings.

Retail Value: priceless

Contact: Gloria Jacobson

Internationally-acclaimed magician Ari Slomka will make your party one to remember! Surpise your kids, and their parents, too. Perfect for ages 7 - 12.

$100 value.

Contact: Ari Slomka and parents

2 tickets to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, from a choice of pre-selected classical performances. Value $100.

Restrictions: Voucher must be mailed or faxed to ASO, 404-733-4999 (fax)

Gift Certificates for 2 tickets (5 available) - can be purchased separately or in combination. Value $70 each.

Restrictions: must use by 9/1/17

Contact: Ronnie Zandman

Two theater passes for the remainder of the 2017 season (4 plays), including complimentary wine and beverages. Value $400.

Contact: Michael Robinowitz

Official show poster of The Temple Bombing signed by the cast. Unique item, value...priceless! Poster is 11 x 17.

Contact: Barry Etra

2 -session meeting; preferred meeting time: 1:00 - 4:00 on 2 successive Sundays.

Top two bidders each may attend with one additional person.  Meeting time will be determined by consensus. 

You’ll learn the simple basics to making fragrant, crusty, hearty and delicious fresh bread.  Learn the basic techniques and how to modify the process to prepare a variety of favorites and your own creations.  You will be able to make both simple artisan breads and breads that you will be proud to show off visually.  Enjoy the mouth-watering aromas of fresh baking bread throughout class and take home the skill to your own kitchen. You’ll learn tested and time-saving methods to ensure your success every time you bake. 

We will learn how to mix the bread with or without an electric kneader/mixer. 

The baking sessions will be followed by an optional cafe: join your instructor and other participants in enjoying the bread you have made along with kosher cheese and wine or fine coffee.

Curriculum:

Meeting #1:

- basic techniques and ingredients and equipment

- make whole grain artisan bread

- make challah

Meeting #2:

- no-knead artisan bread

- pita

- pizza

- french bread (baguette)

Contact: Ed Jacobson

A customized challah baking class at your home. You can invite up to 8 people!

Value $100.

Contact Randy Gorod

12 delicious handmade challahs. Can be once a month or two at a time for 6 months. Value $150.

Contact: Andrea Slomka

12 delicious handmade challahs. Can be once a month or two at a time for 6 months. Value $150.

Restrictions: Must be picked up in Sandy Springs

Contact: Shelli Bank

One bottle of 2012 Mayacamas Cabernet and one bottle of 2012 Rodney Strong Symmetry Red Meritage. For the discerning wine drinker!

Donated anonymously. Value $150.

Contact: Barry Etra

Private International Whisky Tasting and Class curated and taught by Julian Goglia, Beverage Director for The Pinewood and The Mercury at the Pinewood in Decatur.

Featuring whiskies from Japan, Scotland, Ireland, and Canada and vegetarian snacks.

$50/per person value - can accommodate 6, 8, or 10

Contact: Robbie Medwed

10 passes to the Breman. Value $100

Contact: Brenda Leder

Used by dentists and by prescription, this professional strength teeth whitening kit goes beyond the strips you can buy in the drugstore.  The kit should be used only if you have maintained regular dental care.  Please follow instructions.  Retail value: $87.00.  Contact Ed Jacobson if you have questions for the dentist who donated this item.

Membership for a couple in Down South Swing, the premier Swing Dance studio in the Southeast.  Offer is for unlimited classes for 2 people for 3 months.  Individual memberships are $180; times 2 = $360.

Down South Swing offers both monthly and weekly classes in Lindy Hop, Swing Dance, Vernacular Jazz, Charleston, Blues Dance and more Vintage dances than you can shake a stick at! 

Featuring the most experienced, dedicated and active swing dancers in Atlanta, their classes are always as fun as they are informative. Change the Rhythm of Your Life. Dance!

Free month of fun at the JCC Day Camp! $375 value.

Restrictions: Must present certificate; registration fee charged. Use by 7/31/17; may not be combined with previously registered camps.

Contact:  Camp Central Office 678-812-4004

50% off 2017 summer membership at the J!!!  Value $260

Restrictions: Must present certificate; only available to a non-member (for the last 12 months); cannot combine with other offers; no cash value; must be used by 5/13/17.

Contact: Janice Wolf

Certificate for $50 (typical cost of a full grooming) from Fur Side Pet Spa, 308 W. Ponce de Leon, suite J Decatur GA 30030, 404-687-0660

Contact: Ed Jacobson

Will and Testament for a married couple. Value $450

Contact: Scott Halpern

Certificate for 4 golfers at The Standard Club (value $600). Play one of Atlanta's most beautiful private courses!

Restrictions: Must use by 12/31/17; if weekend play is desired, must be after 1:30 pm. 

Contact: Chris

In the City Camp - $100 off a week of Jewish Day Camp, Atlanta's oldest' for boys and girls 5 - 14.

Restrictions: Must be redeemed by 5/1/17; valid for camp tuition only. To claim, winner should email to camp@inthecitycamp.com after registering

Decatur Bikes, 248 W. Ponce de Leon, Decatur GA 30030, 404-941-8717

Contact: Ed Jacobson

Two tickets and a parking pass to the Atlanta Hawks against the world-champion Cleveland Cavaliers on 4/9/17. Seats are behind the Hawks' bench and next to the Hawks' tunnel, so you will be able to high-five the players! Included is $10 concession credit per ticket. Value $700.

Contacts -  Lance and Erin Chernow

Round-trip service in private car for up to 4 passengers plus luggage to and from the Atlanta airport. Personalized service!

Contact: Faith Levy (dates and times to be arranged with her in advance); flevy@emory.edu, 404-727-8934

2-3 night stay in mountain home on Lake Rabun in North Georgia mountains; 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Private deck, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, jacuzzi. Walking distance to hiking trails and waterfalls. Value $1500.

Restrictions: weekend stay, no smoking, no holiday weekends. Date to be agreed upon with owners.

Contacts: Matt Bronfman and Ronit Walker

Weekend getaway for 2 nights at log cabin in beautiful Rabun Gap, GA, less than 2 hrs. from Atlanta. Hike to small waterfalls, splash in the stream, lie in the hammock, play in the treehouse or build a fire right on the property. Nearby to fruit/vegetable-picking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing or antique shopping. 4 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths. Value $750.

Restrictions: Not available 4th of July, Labor Day, New ytear's.

Contacts: Jodi and Ross Mansbach