The Georgia Jewish Experience (GAJE), a division of the Atlanta Scholars Kollel, provides Jewish educational and experiential programming for students seeking to expand their Jewish horizons.

Stressing the importance of questions and the value of deep personal relationships, our Rabbis, bring their passion for Judaism and University students to bear on every discussion, trip and Shabbat meal that they host.

With programs both on and off campus, and by providing exciting, innovative and fun programming , students tap into their spirit and discover the beauty of their heritage and enhance their experience as a Jewish student.  GAJE offers opportunities for any student interested in exploring his or her Jewish heritage on a deeper level.

Join the many students who have taken advantage of the opportunities we offer on campus and around the world, while increasing their knowledge and developing an appreciation and awareness of their Jewish identity.

Browse through our page to find out more about how you can get involved today!

Rabbi Shlomo Gelbtuch was born and bred in New York, and is a proud New Yorker.   Rabbi Gelbtuch studied at the famed Tiferes Yerushalayim Yeshiva in Manhattan and received his Rabbinical Ordination in Jerusalem. While studying in Israel, Rabbi Gelbtuch met his wife, Batsheva, who remained with him in Israel for a few years, while Rabbi Gelbtuch continued his studies.  From there they moved to Georgia.  Rabbi Gelbtuch brings his unique charm and warmth to the Jewish student body of UGA in Athens. He loves the big city, but is getting used to the "quiet" life at UGA. He enjoys singing and dancing with just about anyone and loves spending time with his wife and two kids. 

Rabbi Gelbtuch can be reached at: 404-917-3965 or email  shtubes@gmail.com

Rabbi Aaron Golding is the director of campus outreach for Emory University.  Rabbi Ahron and his wife Gitty moved to Atlanta in 1997. Rabbi Golding graduated from Ner Israel Rabbinical College, while studying for his law degree at the University of Maryland. In the past eight years Rabbi Golding has inspired and connected with hundreds of college students across the state of Georgia.  When not eating donuts, Rabbi Golding enjoys feeding hungry college students - body and soul - across the state of Georgia. 

Rabbi Golding can be reached at:  404-547-6644 or email  agolding@atlantakollel.org

 

Batsheva Gelbtuch was born in New York and moved, along with her family to Jerusalem, where she was raised since the age of two .  Batsheva received her B.A. in Psychology from Thomas Edison State College and studied Judaics at Neve Yerushalaim.  After marrying in August of 2001, Batsheva continued her education and recieved her Masters in Social Work from Wurzweilers School of Social Work.  Batsheva has two beautiful children, Dovid and Tzvi, who are an integral part of the Gelbtuch team. 

Batsheva Gelbtuch can be reached at: 404-917-3971 or email batsh@hotmail.com

Dovid Gelbtuch, Eli Golding, Moshe Yehuda Golding and Tzvi Gelbtuch are the directors of entertainment on campus. 

Dovid, Eli, Moshe Yehuda and Tzvi can be reached by leaving a message with their parents but due to their extremly busy schedule it make time for them to return the message