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Style Guide
Jared Almost Fumbled the Bumble
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jared and Lindsey were destined to meet, one way or another. Social media picked up the ball.
TOP NEWS
Open Letter
An Open Letter to Senator Jon Ossoff
By
Michael Morris
AJT Publisher Michael Morris questions Sen. Ossoff’s voting record in terms of supporting Israel.
News
Marcus Foundation Gives $27M to Hillel International
By
Bob Bahr
Recent grant will support Hillel’s pursuit to train and retain its 78.000 Jewish campus professionals and volunteer student leaders.
40 Under 40
Community
40 Under 40 Nominations 2026
The community nominates who they believe are Jewish Atlanta’s rising leaders in business, philanthropy, education, religion, community action, and are under the age of 40.
ISRAEL NEWS
Israel News
Israeli Government Passes Controversial Legislation
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israeli soldiers and their families are not happy with several pieces of the recent legislation passed by the Knesset that will directly impact them.
News
Local Israelis to Fly Home for Elections
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israel News
How Israeli Elections Differ from US Political System
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israel News
Knesset Elections Loom on the Horizon
By
Gil Zohar
Will Israel’s 10.25 million citizens reward Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and the PM’s haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) with another term?
Israel News
Israel Expropriates Tomb of the Prophet Samuel
By
Gil Zohar
A-Nabi Samwil is a village trapped in a national park.
Israel News
Memoir Traces Life Before and After Oct. 7
By
Dave Schechter
Three members of Shoshan Haran’s family were murdered and seven more, including the author, were kidnapped when Hamas attacked Kibbutz Be’eri.
LOCAL NEWS
News
‘Bridgerton’ Meets ‘Jane Austen’ at The Temple
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
A confluence of meaningful connections brought this delightful, pithy musical (in part) to Atlanta prior to Broadway.
News
MetroBottle Offers White Glove Service, Great Pricing
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
On the “happening” upper West Side, this retail liquor/wine/beer store also caters to weddings, mitzvahs, and parties.
News
Lipstadt Warns Antisemitism Threatens American Democracy
By
Bob Bahr
In a speech at Haifa University conference, she calls out Jew hatred as an issue for all in America to face.
OPINION
New-ish & Jewish
About Mike Collins …
By
Sasha Heller
State Rep. Collins met with approximately 80 of Jewish Atlanta’s most politically connected community members to discuss a series of hot-button issues.
Guest Contributor
Dancing in the Rain
By
Alla Umanskiy
Sometimes it’s worth it to take the time and dance in the falling raindrops.
From Where I Sit
Putting the News on Pause
By
Dave Schechter
Dave has discovered what happens when he holds his grandson.
Hitting the Chai Notes
Strange Fruit
By
Joe Alterman
Three white Jewish men helped make it possible for one of the most important songs about the Black experience in America to reach the woman who could tell the truth inside it.
Rabbi Roundtable
Opinion
Rabbi Roundtable: July 15, 2026
By
Rabbis Natan Trief
,
Neil Sandler
and
Ashley Englander
The AJT has launched a new monthly feature bringing spiritual leaders together from across all denominations and Jewish Atlanta.
Publisher's Note
Letter to the Community
By
Michael Morris
To remain relevant as well as economically viable, all printed subscriber-based periodicals have undergone significant transformation and the AJT is no exception.
Closing Thoughts
What We Saw When We Went Downtown
By
Chana Shapiro
Chana chronicles a memorable walk through downtown St. Louis with her father and brother.
COMMUNITY
Community
High Holidays
High Holiday Sermons Keep Atlanta Rabbis Busy
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
The High Holidays begin early this year on Sept. 11.
Synagogue Guide
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2026
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Community
Meet the Matchmaking Mavens of juLuv
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
They’re in the business of making life sweeter.
Community
Welcome to Jewish Mexico City
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Sign up now for a fun, escorted trip and learn about Jewish culture south of the border.
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After 30 Years of Building Sukkahs, a Family Business is Giving Them Away
By
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The Sukkah Project® marks three decades by launching The Sukkah Foundation — free sukkahs and holiday care packages for Jewish families who cannot afford them.
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Excitement at Temple Kol Emeth: A Conversation with Rabbi Ashley Englander
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Rabbi Ashley Englander is the new Rabbi Educator at Temple Kol Emeth.
Sponsored
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Judaica Gift Shops Guide
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STYLE GUIDE
Style Guide
Brilliant Fine + Custom Jewelry Makes Mitzvahs Sparkle
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jamie and Katie Jaffe offer design advice and fine craftsmanship. Consider meteorite for a unique wedding band.
Style Guide
Your Wedding, Your Mitzvah, Forever on Cloud 9
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Custom mitzvah albums you’ll treasure forever.
Simchas
Bar Mitzvah: Ohr Michael Shantzer
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Ohr Michael Shantzer is the beloved son of Liron and Moshe Shantzer, brother of Tahel, and grandson of Sara and Rami Sharon and Miriam and Haim Shantzer.
Simchas
Bat Mitzvah: Melissa Tulman
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Tulman celebrated her milestone on June 27 at Temple Sinai.
Simchas
Engagement: Robbins – Janis
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Lena Robbins and Sam Janis have announced their engagement.
Simchas
Engagement: Rue – Holbig
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Colleen Hope Rue and Brian Jason Holbig have announced their engagement.
Simchas
Wedding: Fine – Nemeth
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Ellen Michelle Fine married Mitchell Bradley Nemeth on March 15.
Simchas
Wedding: Miller – Denson
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Megan Miller and Justin Denson were married on July 27.
Simchas
Birth Announcement: Marcus William Foust
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The proud parents are Lydia and Chris Foust.
SPORTS
Sports
JCC Maccabi Games Receives Nearly $20M Donation
By
David Ostrowsky
The Marcus Foundation and Samueli Foundation pledged to anchor the fundraising efforts for a four-year, $19.5 million initiative to broaden the reach of the Games across North America and return them to Israel in 2028.
Sports
Fried Handles Braves in 1st Start Against Former Team
By
David Ostrowsky
The veteran southpaw helped snap the Braves’ eight-game winning streak.
Sports
Or VeShalom Golf Tournament set for Aug. 17
By
David Ostrowsky
Though public registration will close on Aug. 3, those interested in registering are still able to do so by calling Or VeShalom directly at 404-633-1737. Registration for an individual golfer is $250, while a foursome is $900.
ARTS & CULTURE
Arts & Culture
Neranenah Announces Schedule for Upcoming Concerts
By
Bob Bahr
The Jewish music series has planned three unique presentations at three different venues for rest of year.
Arts & Culture
ATL Jewish Film Heads Back to Camp with Grown-Up Comedies
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Summer series features a 25th anniversary screening of “Wet Hot American Summer” and the new Jewish camp comedy, “The Floaters.”
Arts & Culture
MJCCA Announces Fall 2026 Arts & Authors
By
Compiled by AJT staff
This season features a Broadway sing-along celebration, golden-age cabaret, a kosher comedy night, an evening with No. 1 bestselling author Harlan Coben, a dazzling Baddies of Broadway concert, and a sensory-friendly production for young children.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Business Brief
CIE to Host College Application Program Aug. 30
By
Compiled by AJT staff
“Starting College with Confidence: Practical Prep for Academic and Jewish Success and Israel on Campus” will feature admissions experts, campus professionals, professors, community leaders and college students.
Business Brief
Hadassah Teams Up with Jewish Earth Alliance
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The organizations hosted a National Pre-Tisha B’Av Virtual Lobby Day on July 21.
OBITUARIES
Obituary
Obituary: Jay David Botwinick
Jay David Botwinick, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 7, 2026.
Obituary
Obituary: Martin Goldstein
Martin Goldstein was born to an immigrant father who came to the U.S. at age 16 to avoid being drafted into the Russian Army and to a Polish mother who married on Ellis Island in 1924 because it was the only way she could enter the country.
Obituary
Obituary: Norma Joy Shetzen Stern Postnieks
Norma Joy Shetzen Stern Postnieks died on June 24, 2026, at age 88.
Obituary
Obituary: John Charles Rieser
John Charles Rieser, M.D. was born May 5, 1937, in New York City to Charles Ely Rieser, M.D., and Katherine Rosenheim Rieser.
Obituary
Obituary: Carolyn Schaffer
Carolyn “Cookie” Schaffer, age 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2026.
Obituary
Obituary: Dr. Steven Myles Schneiderman
Steven Myles Schneiderman, M.D., 84, of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2026.
Obituary
Obituary: William Weiller
William Weiller (aka Bill, Billy, Boppa), born in St. Paul, Minn., to parents, Della Shapere Weiller and William Weiller on Jan. 11, 1929, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026.
Obituary
Obituary: Marvin Jay Zagoria
Marvin Jay Zagoria was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 8, 1945, to George and Florence Zagoria.
Obituary
Obituary: Tziona Zalkow
Tziona Zalkow, 85, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Atlanta, Ga., died in August 2026.
CHAI STYLE
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: More Than a Nod to MidCentury Modern
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Warm modernism is at its most refined in the Doraville home of art gallery owners.
Chai Style
Garden
Chai Style Garden: Trifecta of South African Gardens
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
A celebration of three gardeners and the horticultural heritage they carry with them.
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: The Art of the Mix
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Designer Liz Rosenzweig brought the “special sauce” that made the Polacheck home feel collected and reflective of its family.
DINING
Dining
Luella Blends Glamour with Neighborhood Spirit
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Luella has the recipe for success.
Dining
Renovated Nakato Forges Ahead
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Nakato begins its second half-century as a gateway to Japanese culture, food, and art.
Dining
DASH Leans West for Gourmet Fixin’s with {S}table
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
{S}table is David Abes’ latest offering as part of his Funwoody concept.
BACK TO SCHOOL & COLLEGE
Back to School & College
Davis Teacher Launches Hebrew Typography Tool
By
Jordan Ross
Harrison Bleiberg created a Hebrew Font Maker for students to utilize.
Back to School & College
TDSA Breaks Ground on New ‘Field of Dreams’
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Back to School & College
Innovators Gather to Shape Future of Jewish Education
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Back to School & College
Beyond the Backpack: What Students Need to Thrive
By
Rebecca Cochran
Every child enters the school year with unique learning styles and individual needs.
Back to School & College
Blank Gives $4M to Boost HBCU Graduation Rates
By
Bob Bahr
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PETS
Pets
Jewish Atlanta Pets of 2026 Winners
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Our 11th annual pet issue is finally here. We received 61 submissions, including a wide variety of dogs and cats.
Pets
Atlanta Jewish Times Staff Pets 2026
Our Staff’s Furry Family – Because every great team has an even greater group of pets cheering them on at home.
HOLIDAY FLAVORS
Holiday Flavors
Passover Recipes: Matzo Farfel Kugel
By
Sandy Bailey
Learn how to make a kosher for Passover sweet kugel.
Holiday Flavors
Passover Recipes: Passover Peach Farfel
By
Brenda Gelfand
Holiday Flavors
Passover Recipes: Fabulous Passover Banana Sponge Cake
By
Carol Nemo
Holiday Flavors
Blackberry & Lemon Dusted Poached Patagonian Salmon
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson from Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors
One of the nation’s and Atlanta’s best known home delivery services of delicious and nutritious protein wants to make sure you add a new twist, a little spice, and a lot of flavors, along with their nutritious protein to your Passover Seder.
Holiday Flavors
Apricot and Mint Reduction Border Springs Farm Lamb Meatballs
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson from Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors
Holiday Flavors
Mashed Potato Kugel with Onions and Mushrooms
By
Anna Levy
Holiday Flavors
Farmers & Fishermen’s Flavorful Recipes for the New Year
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Check out these recipes for a pair of mouthwatering dishes that are ideal for the High Holidays.
Holiday Flavors
Flavors of the Season
By
AJT Staff
Holiday Flavors
Recipe for Persian Charoset
Holiday Flavors
Atlanta’s Top Jewish Chefs Share Passover Recipes
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Six chefs from the Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Midtown, Emory and Woodstock areas came up with the recipes, including one for non-beef eaters.
Holiday Flavors
Chicken Piccata
Holiday Flavors
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