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Style Guide
Bride & Groom Honor Nova Festival Survivors
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Mindy and Evan chose Gotham Hall for their fabulous wedding venue.
News
Nova Survivor Segev Recounts Tale of Horror
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ron Segev gave an emotional presentation about his escape from the Nova Music Festival and how StandWithUs is empowering young students.
News
Israeli Ambassador Recalls DC Embassy Murders
By
Bob Bahr
Program at The Temple featured Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s new ambassador to the U.S.
Israel News
War Costs Put Public Services at Risk of Collapse
By
TOI and Agencies
Without policy shift, social welfare won’t meet the needs of the population; quality of life and economic growth will be harmed, says Karnit Flug, ahead of this week’s IDI conference.
Israel News
Israeli Hostage Tracker | 53 Hostages Remain
By
Compiled by Dave Schechter & Sasha Heller
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 and front pages from the Southern Israelite from editions dating as far back as 1929, the earliest edition available through the Digital Library of Georgia.
News
Federation Annual Features Reflection & Joy
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
At the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s 119th annual meeting, Mike Leven was given the coveted Lifetime of Achievement Award after his family and Steve Selig touted his modesty and good works.
Business Brief
Rabbi Lapidus Receives 2025 Covenant Award
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Davis Academy’s Director of Jewish and Hebrew Studies and School Rabbi was honored by The Covenant Foundation.
News
Family Seeks Help in Keeping Dad’s Dream Alive
By
Robert Garber
Abraham Malobe was partway through renovating his family auto body shop into a healthy cafe when he was tragically killed.
News
Weber Relaunches ‘The Rampage’ Student Newspaper
By
Sadie Kitey
and
Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil
A new chapter in student journalism begins as the school has relaunched its student newspaper.
News
Chametz-off at The Breman Celebrates Jewish Culture
By
Debbie Diamond
The showcase features eight short plays.
News
Fenves Named New Chancellor at Emory
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Gregory Fenves will step down as president to serve as the university’s sixth chancellor.
News
After Health Scare, Levin Launches Beverage Biz
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Eric Levin explains why he started Modern Hops and how THC beverages fit into his list of offerings.
From Where I Sit
Fear, Panic & Anxiety from ‘Sounds that Startle’
By
Dave Schechter
Israeli therapist who counseled children affected by the sounds of war was murdered in the Oct. 7 terror attacks.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Robert Max
By
Robert Max
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Rabbi David Geffen
By
Rabbi David Geffen
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Cheryl Dorchinsky
By
Cheryl Dorchinsky
Education
Graduation
2025 GRAD ADS
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Mazel Tov to all of this year’s graduates.
Education
Atlanta Jewish Academy Class of 2025
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Atlanta Jewish Academy recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Education
Chaya Mushka Chabad Academy Class of 2025
By
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Chaya Mushka Chabad Academy recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Education
Davis Academy Class of 2025
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Davis Academy recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Education
The Epstein School Class of 2025
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Epstein School recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Education
Torah Day School Class of 2025
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Torah Day School Academy recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Education
The Weber School Class of 2025
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Weber School recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Education
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Class of 2025
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael recognizes its graduating class of 2025.
Father's Day
Community
2025 Father’s Day Tributes
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Some of the AJT’s loyal readers submitted thoughtful tributes to their fathers for Father’s Day.
Gift A Happy Father’s Day
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Father’s Day Sports Books Gift Guide for 2025
By
David Ostrowsky
Style Guide
An Elegant, Modern Wedding for Jennifer & Max
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
The reception was a fairytale setting for a spectacular simcha.
Style Guide
Love, Twenty Years Later
By
Debbie Diamond
Kim and Bruce Kauffman renew vows with music, meaning, and memories.
Style Guide
Adi’s Bat Mitzvah was a Carnival Wonderland
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
A butterfly release was the beginning of a carnival-style weekend for Adi’s bat mitzvah.
Style Guide
Paint the Town ‘Scarlett’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The bat mitzvah of Scarlett Lily Bodner was “red hot” and just so “cool” at the same time.
Style Guide
Bat Mitzvah Has New Meaning with Mom’s Illness
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Party planner Rachel Goldschein coordinated a team effort to celebrate at both The Temple and mom’s hospital floor.
Style Guide
These Flower Cakes are Love at First Bite
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Robyn Groenewald pipes beautiful custom designs that are almost too pretty to eat.
Simchas
Birth Announcement: Emma Celia Bledsoe
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Emma was born on March 26, 2025, to parents, Roger and Amy Bledsoe.
Simchas
Engagement: Fellman – Slovis
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Melissa Fellman met Elliot Slovis seven years ago in New York through a mutual Southern Jewish connection.
The Lowdown
Community
The Lowdown: Debbie Kuniansky
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
I Bet You Didn’t Know That … for all of her virtues, Debbie just can’t resist movie theater popcorn.
Arts & Culture
‘Millions’ is About Catholics with a Jewish Touch
By
Bob Bahr
The new production, which is expected to be Broadway-bound, features a strong Jewish presence.
News
Local Icon Reitzes Plans Her Exit
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Lois Reitzes is stepping down from her prominent weekday role at WABE-FM 90.1, the local National Public Radio affiliate.
Arts & Culture
Creative Puppetry Brings Magic to Atlanta Opera
By
Bob Bahr
Siegfried’s heroic operatic quest is marked by a confrontation with a 12-foot-tall puppet.
Sports
Head Coach Pearl Shares About Edan Alexander
By
David Ostrowsky
The Auburn University men’s head basketball coach opens up about his relationship with the Oct. 7 hostage survivor.
Sports
Jewish Hurler Gordon Debuts for Houston Astros
By
David Ostrowsky
Southpaw Colton Gordon is making progress with each start in his rookie season.
Business Brief
Hadassah Hosts 34th Annual Chesed Student Awards
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The awards ceremony was held on May 4 at Congregation Or Hadash in Sandy Springs.
Business Brief
Rabbi Dorsch Speaks at Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast
By
Lou Ladinsky
“When you heard a rabbi was coming, what were you expecting?”
Business Brief
MJCCA Preschool Launches ‘Plant & Play’
By
Robert Garber
Plant and Play in the Dirt Day is a new initiative at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
Business Brief
Local Orgs Connect Earth Day to Judaism
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Repair the World Atlanta and Adamah coordinated to celebrate conservation with Jewish values.
Business Brief
Vasilyuk Wins 2025 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Vasilyuk won the award for her debut novel, “Your Presence is Mandatory.”
Business Brief
Hadassah Metulla Sponsors Meet the Author Event
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The group hosted Dr. Mimi Zieman, writer of “Tap Dancing on Everest.”
Obituary
Obituary: Jane Lewis Axelrod
On May 24, 2025, Jane Lewis Axelrod died peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by family.
Obituary
Obituary: Lillian Gloria Pitt
Mrs. Lillian Gloria Pitt (née Friedrich), age 94, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Marietta, Ga.
Obituary
Obituary: Frances Verner Little
Frances Verner Little passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 89.
Closing Thoughts
What’s Age Got to Do with It?
By
Chana Shapiro
Age is relative, and for Chana, it “ain’t nuthin’ but a number.”
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
Jewish Atlanta’s Views on Trump at 100 Days
By
Dave Schechter
President praised with “Dayenu” list and criticized as having “confirmed our worst fears.”
News
Panitch Honored for Unwavering Support of Israel
By
Sasha Heller
News
Congregation Ariel Salutes the Friedmans
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
News
FIDF Gala: One Hope … Israel’s Soldiers
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Emotional speakers headline the Friends of Israel Defense Forces’ program’s second year in war.
Israel News
New Pope Makes Historic Gesture to Jews
By
Bob Bahr
News
Birthright Israel Expects 20K Attendees this Summer
By
Bob Bahr
News
AJT Connects Pianists to Appear in Concert
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Elias Kremer and Wayne Freedman will perform in the L’dor V’dor: From Key to Key concert to benefit cognitive and brain health.
Father's Day
Grammy Winner Treasures Father-Son Music Making
By
Bob Bahr
Professionals
SAG/AFTRA Leader Melissa Goodman Retires
By
Bob Bahr
Professionals
Tutunikov is the Man to ‘Watch’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Entrepreneur and Ukrainian immigrant Eugene Tutunikov and his family have built an industry leader in pre-owned luxury watches.
Professionals
Two ‘Unreal’ Guys Team Up
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Father's Day
Vintage Barber Thrives on Relationships He Creates
By
Bob Bahr
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: Effortless Elegance Brings Warmth to Family Life
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Artist Lindsay Belnick worked with designer Liz Rosenzweig to renovate the family home.
Sports
Max Fried off to Historic Start with Yankees
By
David Ostrowsky
The former beloved Atlanta Brave, and one of the best Jewish pitchers in the Major Leagues, is enjoying his time in the Big Apple.
Business Brief
AJA Baseball Takes Home Trophy
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Sports
Weber School Hosts Inaugural Golf Invitational
By
David Ostrowsky
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Real Estate
Real Estate Roundup for Summer 2025
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AJLF Celebrates 100 Years of Community News
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Camp
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PODCAST
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Sasha Heller
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