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KSU Students Handle Protest During Oct. 7 Memorial
By
Debbie Diamond
Jewish students step up for Israel and Jewish pride to commemorate the tragic attack by Hamas.
From Where I Sit
One Year Later: The Hostage Nightmare Continues
By
Dave Schechter
The dead must be brought home for burial. The living should not be sacrificed on an altar of hubris.
News
UP IN SMOKE: Savoring the Kosher BBQ Festival’s Legacy
By
Sasha Heller
In part two of this series, the AJT interviewed a panel including festival organizers, participants, and fans to get their recollections of the festival’s history.
News
UP IN SMOKE: Is the Kosher BBQ Festival Cooked?
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Sasha Heller
Publisher's Note
100 Years of Keeping Jewish Atlanta Connected
By
Michael Morris
The AJT’s owner and Publisher recalls the paper’s legacy and looks toward the future with an eye on upcoming celebrations this year.
News
Huddle Up: Zalik Leads Local Mentor Exchange
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Michael Karlin, interviewed by Greensky founder David Zalik, shared the ultimate value of giving back.
Editor's Note
One Hundred Years of Jewish History and Still Counting
By
Kaylene Ladinsky
Kaylene Ladinsky, president, editor and managing publisher shares her thoughts and inspiration for the Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Arts & Culture
Alterman Concert Explores Jewish Popular Music History
By
Bob Bahr
In his program, Joe Alterman and his trio highlighted the enormous contributions that Jews have made to American music over the last century.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Community Messages for 2024
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Rosh Hashanah
AJT Staff Rosh Hashanah Messages for 2024
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News
Sultan-Dadon: Diplomatic Corps Needs Female Leaders
By
Debbie Diamond
Israel’s Consul General to the Southeast addressed the issue at the Sept. 11 Impact Forum of the Year, sponsored by the Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta.
Rosh Hashanah
Clarity in the Face of Adversity
By
Anat Sultan-Dadon
Anat Sultan-Dadon shares her thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
KSU Students Handle Protest During Oct. 7 Memorial
Debbie Diamond
News
Backpack Buddies Bash Fundraiser Nets $200K
By
Robbie Garber
The funds will go toward supporting the organization’s mission of feeding food-insecure children.
KSU Students Handle Protest During Oct. 7 Memorial
Debbie Diamond
News
‘Play Your Heart Out’ Supports Children’s Hearts
By
Robbie Garber
The event, held at the MJCCA gym on Sept. 7, included competitions in wiffleball, basketball, and pickleball.
Israel News
Families Raise Funds Overnight for Ambulances
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Nine families poured in $230,000 in 18 hours to donate two lifesaving ambulances to Magen David Adom, thanks to the efforts of Judah Holland.
Rosh Hashanah
Security is High Priority During Holiday Services
By
Bob Bahr
Incidents reported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta are more than triple what they were two years ago.
Rosh Hashanah
Rabbis Prep for Challenges of High Holiday Sermons
By
Bob Bahr
Faced with difficult choices this year, local rabbis grapple with how to speak effectively to their congregations.
Business Brief
Hadassah Empowers Get Out the Vote 2024
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Hadassah Southeastern Region recently initiated a new campaign, GET OUT THE VOTE 2024, to encourage people of all ages to register and cast their vote.
Business Brief
Repair the World’s National Days of Jewish Service
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Business Brief
Dunwoody’s Pressure Washing Pros
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Jillian Gerson
Chai Style
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Chai Style Home: Oasis of Style Above the Clouds
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Music lover Joyce Shlesinger redesigned her Buckhead condo to include her love of entertaining and using color to showcase her art.
Closing Thoughts
New Year Brings Hope and Chance of Redemption
By
Richard Baroff
The Jewish year 5784, with all its heartbreak and anxiety, is ending. A new year, a time of renewal, of new life and hope, is beginning.
Obituary
Obituary: Erna D. Schneiderman
Erna D. Schneiderman of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the age of 78 surrounded by her loving family.
Synagogue Guide
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2024
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Then & Now
THEN & NOW: Couples Share the Art of Laughing & Forgiving
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
These nine couples share the secrets to their longtime relationships.
News
Weber’s Goldschein is a Pokémon Phenom
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Local student Shane Goldschein finished 41st out of 500 in his age category in the 2024 World Championship.
News
Temple Sinai Stirred by Columbia Univ. Student Leader
By
Bob Bahr
Program at Sandy Springs synagogue discussed year of antisemitic violence on nation’s college campuses.
Israel News
Israeli Young Adults Head to Trybal Gatherings
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In the aftermath of Oct. 7, Trybal Gathering’s multi-day camp experiences created community among Israelis and North American Jewish peers.
Sports
Hughes Brothers Make Video Game History
By
David Ostrowsky
The trio of brothers are the first Jewish athletes to grace the cover of a sports video game.
Sports
Wilf Family Celebrates 20 Years as Vikings Owners
By
David Ostrowsky
Co-owners and brothers, Zygi and Mark Wilf, recall the legacy they’ve built over the past two decades.
Sports
Zachariah’s Champ Secures Belmont Stakes Win
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Allan Zachariah leaned on his Kentucky roots to attain incredible success in horse racing in a short amount of time.
Senior Living
For Seniors, Balance Issues can Impact Overall Health
By
Bob Bahr
Losing the self-confidence that comes with good balance can affect the physical and psychological aspects of life.
Obituary
Obituary: Henry Seigbert Strauss
Henry Seigbert Strauss, age 96, of Atlanta passed away on Aug. 3, 2024.
Senior Living
Retired Docs Stay Connected via Zoom
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Retried surgeon Sidney Appel arranges course work and discussions for a group of erudite retirees, all at no cost. His list is around 70 and growing.
Senior Living
New Alzheimer’s Research Promises Cheap, Easy Test
By
Bob Bahr
Blood tests for those in the early stages of the disease could someday be as common as one for cholesterol.
Then & Now
Standard Club Renovation Recalls History & Legacy
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Paul Silver and Michael Jacobson share their vision for the renovation: Preserving Our Past, Forging Our Future.
Dining
Flavors Among the Flowers and Mirrors
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Reunion: Kitchen and Bar opened recently in East Cobb where energetic owner Ilene Kapper Oxman runs the show by night while working at Harry’s Pizza by day.
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Jimmy Carter’s Jewish Legacy
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Robbie Garber
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Harvard’s New President is a Jewish Doctor
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Marcia Caller Jaffe
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