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Arts & Culture
Halevi Analyzes Oct. 7 Impact on Jewish World
By
Bob Bahr
In a conversation with Emory University historian Ellie Schainker at The Dupree, Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on recent Israeli life.
Arts & Culture
Applebaum Warns of New Global Political Threat
By
Bob Bahr
New lecture series at MJCCA featured historian and author Anne Applebaum, who spoke about the dangers created by autocratic regimes in the world.
News
Anti-Jewish Sentiment Continues to Thrive
By
Sasha Heller
The rising wave of antisemitism in the U.S. reached new peaks recently, headlined by a new album from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Israel News
Hostage Edan Alexander Returned from Captivity
By
Compiled by AJT staff
After 584 days of being held hostage by Hamas, Edan Alexander has been returned to his family.
Israel News
Israeli Hostage Tracker | 58 Hostages Remain
By
Compiled by Dave Schechter & Sasha Heller
News
War Photographer Headlines JNF Luncheon
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The JNF lunch at Temple Sinai was a tribute to women in the IDF and local women who pledged 45 percent of the city’s total donations.
100 Years
Community
Cheers to 100 Years: An AJT Retrospective
By
Compiled by AJT staff
In recognition of the Atlanta Jewish Times celebrating its 100th year from its first edition in 1925, the AJT will re-publish articles from the Southern Israelite from editions dating as far back as 1929, the earliest edition available through the Digital Library of Georgia.
News
JF&CS Tasting Fundraiser Hosts Record Crowd
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The annual Tasting Experience hosted by Jewish Family & Career Services was a delicious evening filled with great food and joyful company – all in support of adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
News
American Jewish Committee Tributes Wilker
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dov Wilker was honored in an emotional tribute held at the Woodruff Arts Center on May 4.
News
Intown Cares Help House & Feed the Needy
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
With Rabbi Hillel Norry as one of the founders, Aaron Chaiken now serves as Board Chair and carries on Congregation Shearith Israel’s tradition.
News
Etz Chaim Goes for Gold at 50th Anniversary
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
On April 27, Marietta’s first synagogue touted its growth and success over five decades with just two senior rabbis.
News
Rabbi Feld Joins Ahavath Achim
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
One of Atlanta’s oldest congregations has entered into an agreement with Rabbi Eric Feld to assume the Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning position.
News
Davidai Inspires Jewish Community at JNF Event
By
Debbie Diamond
The Columbia University professor spoke about his advocacy for Israel and experiences fighting antisemitism.
News
WWII Looted Art is Still Big Business
By
Bob Bahr
An Atlanta Jewish Film Festival program online explored the flourished trade in works stolen from Jewish collectors during the Holocaust.
News
Abes has Turned Dunwoody into ‘Funwoody’
By
Bob Bahr
David Abes’ three restaurants, a food truck and a new ice cream store in Dunwoody Village provide food and fun in a one large space.
Father's Day
Community
Father’s Day Tributes 2025: Win a Special Gift for Your Dad this Year!
The deadline for submitting Father’s Day tributes to Atlanta Jewish Times is 5 p.m., May 20, 2025.
News
Blank Donates $15M to Expand Outward Bound
By
Bob Bahr
The gift will allow the national organization to reach many more young people, particularly those in urban areas.
News
Habif Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Auxiliary of the William Breman Jewish Home recognized Sherry Habif for her decades of volunteer service.
News
Winship Lymphoma Program Receives Challenge Grant
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
The funding will assist a vital collaboration between cancer researchers at Winship and in Israel.
News
Marcus Cellular Center is Revolutionizing Medicine
By
Bob Bahr
Advances in cellular treatments are saving Atlanta children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
From Where I Sit
Memorial Ceremony Exposes a ‘Chasm’
By
Dave Schechter
As in years past, Dave takes note of the Jewish community’s turnout for the annual Yom HaZikaron event.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Rabbi David Geffen
By
Rabbi David Geffen
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Cheryl Dorchinsky
By
Cheryl Dorchinsky
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: David Zafft
By
David Zafft
Senior Living
Legendary Icons Visit Jewish Woodworkers Group
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Philip Moulthrop and Dr. Abraham Tesser share their outstanding works with local artisans.
Senior Living
Important Questions Loom on Senior Housing Horizon
By
Bob Bahr
New construction of senior housing is weak at a time of strong and growing demand.
Senior Living
Jewish HomeLife Raises $17.5M in Capital Campaign
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The organization invites the community to participate in public phase for key initiatives.
Senior Living
Kadoori Weaves Tale of Escape & Iraqi Culture
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Recently interviewed by the Shoah Foundation, Nurit Kadoori at 97 shares her life of transition through strength and a colorful culture.
Senior Living
Seniors Gain Empowerment through Innovative Program
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Empowerment University at Berman Commons enriches the lives of residents in both assisted living and memory care communities.
Graduation
Graduation Tributes 2025
Arts & Culture
‘Peter Pan’ Rekindles Its Old Magic
By
Bob Bahr
The classic musical is a restaging of the original 1954 production with an updated script.
Sports
Agichtein Celebrates Signing with Ceremony
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Atlanta Jewish Academy honored the senior basketball prospect who selected to play for Sarah Lawrence College.
Sports
Weber School Hosts Inaugural Golf Invitational
By
David Ostrowsky
The successful fundraiser, held at Dunwoody Country Club, will support Weber’s athletic department in recruiting coaches, trainers, and athletic professionals.
Sports
Woodward Alum Mercer Runs Like the Wind
By
David Ostrowsky
Allison Mercer won a bronze medal representing Team USA in the 100K World Championships in India.
Business Brief
Millers Host Yom ZiKaron Memorial Service
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Michael and Valerie Miller hosted the service and dinner in their home on April 29.
Business Brief
Hamas Sympathizer Awarded Pulitzer Prize
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Board says award is for New Yorker pieces on “physical and emotional carnage in Gaza that combine deep reporting with the intimacy of memoir to convey the Palestinian experience.”
Business Brief
Backpack Buddies Delivers One Millionth Meal
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The celebration was held at Hightower Elementary School on April 24.
Business Brief
Hadassah Honors Jewish Women Leaders of 119th Congress
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The reception was held March 26 in partnership with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schutz.
Business Brief
AJA Student Wins at Jerusalem Science Contest
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Liav Cohen was among the winners in the men’s category.
Business Brief
Jewish Atlanta Merit Scholarship Winners Announced
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and The Marcus Foundation each year recognize a select group of local standout Jewish students.
Obituary
Obituary: Joseph Allan Arnold
Joseph Allan Arnold was born July 1, 1931, at the zenith of The Great Depression.
Obituary
Obituary: Ellen Feinberg
Ellen Feinberg, 88, of Atlanta, Ga. passed away on May 5, 2025.
Obituary
Obituary: Cecile Felsenthal Prager
Cecile Felsenthal Prager, born Dec. 25, 1939, in Memphis, Tenn., passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Obituary
Obituary: Alexandra Rose Suresky
Alexandra Rose Suresky, 32, passed away on April 23, 2025, unexpectedly at home (Atlanta, Ga).
Closing Thoughts
Can You Accept Intimidation or Live with Integrity?
By
Allen Lipis
Allen recalls some challenging decisions he made during his career.
News
AJT Switches to Donation-Based Business Model
By
Sasha Heller
All donations will be made to the Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation, a nonprofit that supports a large portion of the AJT’s budget.
Publisher's Note
100 Years of Keeping Jewish Atlanta Connected
By
Michael Morris
Editor's Note
One Hundred Years of Jewish History and Still Counting
By
Kaylene Ladinsky
Israel News
Temple Sinai Looks to Partner with Kibbutz Be’eri
By
Bob Bahr
Trip planned by Sandy Springs congregation later this year to the Israel community devastated by Hamas terrorist attacks.
News
Stronger Than Ever, Hillel Provides Light
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
News
NCJW ‘Sheroes’ Take Action
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
News
Health and Wellness
Neurodiversity & Judaism
By
Robert Garber
Several rabbis, community leaders and researchers discuss the historical connections between neurodiversity and Judaism.
Mother's Day
Jewish Matchmaker Offers Rules for Relationships
By
Bob Bahr
Dating success and marriages that last, she believes, have a lot to do with understanding yourself and the other person.
Spa & Beauty
Experience a Legacy of Skincare Luxury
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Spa & Beauty
Hoag set to Change How Women See Themselves
By
Debbie Diamond
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: Garden Muse in a Bohemian Setting
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Lisa Frank’s Buckhead home soaks in the garden created by Mother Nature, and original art created by her mother, Shirlee Frank.
Sports
Reyzelman Progressing Through Yankees System
By
David Ostrowsky
Eric Reyzelman hopes to join fellow Jewish Yankee pitcher, Max Fried, soon with the big-league club.
Sports
Zeev Buium Makes NHL Debut
By
David Ostrowsky
Sports
Beldick Pushes Himself with Ultraman Triathlons
By
David Ostrowsky
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