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Senior Living
Senior Living Households Focus on Relationships
By
Bob Bahr
Isakson Living has developed two Atlanta communities that put the emphasis on a sense of community.
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.
Israel News
Israeli Hostage Tracker | Updated with Phase Two
By
Compiled by Dave Schechter & Sasha Heller
News
Sandy Springs Mayor Revels in Jewish Support
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Mayor Rusty Paul told a group that 95 percent of his financial support thus far has been from the Jewish community.
News
Beth Shalom Celebrates a Joyous 50th Anniversary
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch declared March 1 as “Beth Shalom Day.”
News
AJFF Wraps Another Successful Festival
By
Bob Bahr
Plans for a 25th anniversary concert in October were announced during closing night program.
News
Atlanta Planning Big Welcome for this ‘Parade’
By
Bob Bahr
Community events are planned at The Temple in Midtown and the Fox Theater.
Purim Gazette
Community
The 5785 Purim Gazette
By
Professor Essie Fresser
The Atlanta Jewish Times once again welcomes esteemed world traveler and journalist Professor Essie Fresser as guest editor of The Purim Gazette.
News
Georgia Loses Two Important Community Leaders
By
Bob Bahr
Dr. Perry Brickman and Ed Wexler were longtime leaders in their respective communities of Atlanta and Savannah.
News
Matriarchs Share Legacy and Inspiration
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta Jewish Foundation’s annual Grow a Legacy event featured a lively panel of four outstanding local women.
News
JNF’s Breakfast for Dinner Attracts Record Crowd
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
News
Attorneys Discuss Boomerang Divorce Trend
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Two Jewish attorneys comment on “divorce regrets” as Bill Gates exposed his own high profile uncoupling.
Senior Living
Cafe Europa Brings Broadway to Holocaust Survivors
By
Robert Garber
Billy Harrigan Tighe and Kristine Reese performed for a group of around 50 at Congregation B’nai Torah.
News
Going, Going, but not Gone
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Toco Hills resident Seth Weiner “rocks” as auctioneer and consultant for nonprofits.
News
‘Comedy for Peace’ Gets Giggles at MJCCA
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Van Chasri, Kahn, Angel and Marshall’s goal was to spread good feelings by laughing at themselves, and some audience members, too.
Arts & Culture
AJT Columnist Schechter Releases Debut Novel
By
Lauren Menis
From Where I Sit
‘Years of Joy and Light — Now Extinguished.’
By
Dave Schechter
A wife eulogizes her murdered husband, while freed hostages campaign for those they left behind in Gaza.
Senior Living
Weinstein Hospice Launches Innovative VR Initiative
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The program will allow residents to enjoy “bucket list” experiences.
Senior Living
Local Rockette Shares Her Leg-acy
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Sandi Friedman takes us through the decades — dancing through her career and appearing with the world famous Rockettes. Her sister, Lori, followed suit.
Business Brief
Ask Delta to Resume Non-Stop Flights to Israel
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Home & Garden
Israeli Group Came in Like a Hurricane
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Schwartz and Ohana built a business from the ground up to serve a niche home care market.
Home & Garden
Young Designer Shares Fresh Spring Ideas
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jordyn Kroll offers bold suggestions to get in style for 2025.
Home & Garden
Hauser Destined for Design Success
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta Native Allie Paulen Hauser fulfilled her dream of helping others construct and renovate to enjoy their own dream designs.
The Lowdown
Community
The Lowdown: Holly Firfer
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
I Bet You Didn’t Know … Holly once hung out with polar bears in the Canadian Arctic.
Arts & Culture
Crystal & Alterman Explore Jazz History
By
Bob Bahr
Their conversation was a part of Neranenah’s tribute to the work of Billy Crystal’s uncle, jazz great Milt Gabler.
Arts & Culture
Paskoff’s Book Details Finding Hope
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Native Atlantan Sharon Paskoff wrote the “Adjustable Lives of Women” to help others find light during chaos and struggles.
Sports
Kaufmann Continues Her Family’s Wrestling Legacy
By
David Ostrowsky
Elle Kauffman captured her third straight state wrestling title last month, surpassing the two titles won by her father, Rocky.
Sports
Blank, Falcons Score Aces on Report Card
By
David Ostrowsky
The organization and owner received high praise as part of the annual NFLPA player survey.
Business Brief
GA Represented in World Zionist Congress Election
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Business Brief
MJCCA Honored for Adult Jewish Education
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Business Brief
Hadassah Southeastern Holds Annual Winter Conference
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Business Brief
Largest Jewish Women’s Leadership Summit Convenes
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Obituary
Obituary: Herschel Woron Lawson
Herschel Woron Lawson passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at the age of 84.
Obituary
Obituary: Berocha Ann Libman
Berocha Ann Libman, nee Miller, was born on Sept. 3, 1934, in Nashville, Ga., near Valdosta. She passed away on March 6, 2025, at age 90.
Obituary
Obituary: Sanford Orkin
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sanford Orkin, age 93, on March 4, 2025.
Obituary
Obituary: Eunice Stein
Eunice Stein passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2025.
Obituary
Obituary: Lillian Ross Weber
Lillian Rosenberg Ross Weber passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, after having lived a long and fulfilling life.
Closing Thoughts
What is Your Story That Only You Know?
By
Allen Lipis
Allen opines about how unique experiences can shape our character and about the importance of sharing those stories with others.
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
News
AJLF Celebrates 100 Years of Community News
By
Sasha Heller
The sixth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival turned back the clock at the Georgia Aquarium with a 1920s theme.
News
Kanye West Returns to His Antisemitic Roots
By
Sasha Heller
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye, recently posted a series of anti-Jewish social media posts and followed it by selling merchandise featuring a swastika.
News
Trump’s Jewish Report Card: Delight & Distress
By
Dave Schechter
One month in, Trump’s policies draw both effusive praise and worry mixed with denunciation.
News
IDF Lieutenant Colonel Shares Stories of Courage
By
Debbie Diamond
Lt. Col Daniel Jacob visited with the Jewish community and area churches to relay stories from the frontlines of the war in Gaza.
Arts & Culture
What a Night for Ahavath Achim
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Four multi-talented cantors performed as a quartet and individually in an unforgettable night of Jewish soul a la rock and roll.
News
Shabbat Shirah Concert Unites Cultures
By
Lauren Menis
Arts & Culture
Jerry’s Habima Theatre Celebrates 32 Years
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Education
AJA Hosts Night of Honors
By
Robert Garber
The academy honored Educator of the Year Rebecca Hemperley and Rabbi Daniel Estreicher.
Education
Zalik Launches SparkIL Teen Ambassador Group
By
Debbie Diamond
Education
Investment in Weber’s Future Benefits Today
By
Debbie Diamond
Style Guide
Black-Belt Asher Inspired by Israel Trip
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Asher Laderberg, a taekwondo expert and clarinet player, reveled in having his Israeli relatives fly here for his bar mitzvah.
Style Guide
Mo’s Red, White & Blue Bar Mitzvah
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Style Guide
Summit at 8West Offers Stunning View
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: A Friendship Forged by Art
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
When Judy Lampert met Lucinda Bunnen, photography and magic filled the air.
Sports
Yeshiva Basketball Poised for Postseason Play
By
David Ostrowsky
The Maccabees have their sights set on a deep tournament run after capturing the Skyline Conference Championship.
Sports
Weiss Shines for Columbia Women’s Hoops
By
David Ostrowsky
Sports
Michigan’s Wolf Sets Sights on NBA Stardom
By
David Ostrowsky
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Camp
What’s New at Sleepaway Camp for 2025?
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Camp
2025 Camp Guide
By
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Israel News
Birthright Resumes Visits to Northern Israel
By
Bob Bahr
From Where I Sit
Hostage Release Process a ‘Roller-Coaster’
By
Dave Schechter
News
Jewish Atlanta Gathers to Memorialize Oct. 7 Attacks
By
Dave Schechter
News
Oct. 7 Massacre Hostages’ Human Rights Violated Every Day
By
Kaylene Ladinsky
PODCAST
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Then & Now
THEN & NOW: Couples Share the Art of Laughing & Forgiving
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Marcia Caller Jaffe
News
UP IN SMOKE: Savoring the Kosher BBQ Festival’s Legacy
By
Sasha Heller
News
UP IN SMOKE: Is the Kosher BBQ Festival Cooked?
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Sasha Heller
News
Jimmy Carter’s Jewish Legacy
By
Dave Schechter
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