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Sports
FIFA World Cup Comes to Atlanta
By
David Ostrowsky
Over the next four weeks, Atlanta will be the setting of eight World Cup matches.
TOP NEWS
News
ADL Reports Spike in Antisemitic Assaults
By
Perri Schwartz
The Anti-Defamation League’s annual audit states that 2025 was one the most violent years on record for American Jews.
News
Beth Shalom Welcomes New Rabbi
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Incoming Rabbi K’vod Wieder has succeeded in a variety of roles in Jewish education, fellowship, and serving as a pulpit rabbi in California. And he’s a Deadhead.
News
Judge Altman Addresses Jewish National Fund
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Judge Roy Altman spoke with Jewish National Fund supporters at Temple Sinai on May 19.
ISRAEL NEWS
Israel News
Local Students Spent Semester in Israel During War
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
Several Jewish Atlanta students were stranded after all flights were canceled due to the war.
Israel News
Winship, Israel Clinicians Work Together for Research
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
The collaborative at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University are researching several types of cancers.
Israel News
Israel Targets Oct. 7 Terrorists
By
Gil Zohar
Israel News
US Embassy Project in Jerusalem Moves Forward
By
Gil Zohar
LOCAL NEWS
News
ATL Rabbinical Association Holds Annual Retreat
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Thirty-two rabbis met to relate museum exhibits to current congregational challenges.
OPINION
News
Blank Built it and the World is Coming
By
Dave Schechter
The Jewish billionaire behind the Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to invest in soccer.
From Where I Sit
The Fervor of Football’s Faithful
By
Dave Schechter
The World Cup may be the game’s greatest spectacle, but Dave finds that no religion, football included, is without its version of sin.
New-ish & Jewish
The Jewish Heart Beats Heavy in New York
By
Sasha Heller
This year’s American Jewish Press Association conference was held in New York City.
Hitting the Chai Notes
Sonny Rollins and the Search for Something Real
By
Joe Alterman
Upon Rollins’ recent passing, Joe recalls a special connection he had with the famed jazz artist.
Rabbi Roundtable
Opinion
Rabbi Roundtable: May 31, 2026
By
Rabbis Yitzchok Werbin
,
Nachman Friedman
,
Sol Agin
and
Shalom Lewis
The AJT has launched a new monthly feature bringing rabbis 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
Finding a Piano Teacher
By
Chana Shapiro
Chana recalls time spent growing up in Missouri and learning to play the piano.
COMMUNITY
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Hershel Greenblat
By
Hershel Greenblat
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 sasha@atljewishtimes.com.
Pets
Community
2026 Pets of Jewish Atlanta Submission
Is your pet the next cover star for the AJT’s 2026 Pet Section? Tell Jewish Atlanta about your beloved pet for a chance to be featured.
Community
The Dupree is ‘Cooking’ with Honey & Challah
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Chef Patricia Kapusta teamed up with Rabbi Yosef Moaty to go “all delish and all kosher” with Honey & Challah.
Community
At 90, Levetan Still Believes in Power of Community
By
Fran M. Putney
Liane Levetan was the first woman to serve as DeKalb County CEO.
GRADUATION
Community
Judaica Gift Shops Guide
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Graduation
Atlanta Jewish Academy Class of 2026
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Graduation
The Davis Academy Class of 2026
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Mazel tov to the graduating class of 2026.
Graduation
The Epstein School Class of 2026
By
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Mazel tov to the graduating class of 2026.
Graduation
Torah Day School Class of 2026
By
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Mazel tov to the graduating class of 2026.
Graduation
The Weber School Class of 2026
By
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Mazel tov to the graduating class of 2026.
Graduation
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Class of 2026
By
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Mazel tov to the graduating class of 2026.
STYLE GUIDE
Graduation
Education
Grad Ads 2026
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Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates!
Style Guide
Abby & Jack Pick Palm Beach
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Culminating in a honeymoon in Australia, Abby Orlansky and Jack Copeland swayed with the palm trees under a blue and white chuppah.
Style Guide
Georgia’s AEPi Celebrates 100 Years Young
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
UGA Jewish Greek life takes a bow for a ten-decade run with a bright future ahead.
Style Guide
Nifty 50: Never Too Old for Bar Mitzvah
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ryan Posner celebrated an emotional three-day, action-filled weekend with both theatrics and meaning.
Style Guide
Rindsberg’s Sneaker Designs Stun for Simchas
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
A former décor/event planner executive uses up to 4,000 stones to create wedding and mitzvah custom sneakers.
Style Guide
Multi-Cultural Family Blends it All
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ariella Roames was bat mitzvahed and then tapped her Dominican culture to enjoy a quinceañera.
Simchas
Bar Mitzvah: Ohr Michael Shantzer
By
Compiled by AJT staff
As part of his bar mitzvah journey, Ohr dedicated himself to a mitzvah project supporting children in Israel through sports.
Style Guide
Destination: Virgin Islands
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Grandmother Debbie brought precious mandel bread in her suitcase for Hazel’s bat mitzvah.
SPORTS
Simchas
Wedding: Wecksler – Zucker
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Jordan Rose Wecksler and Jack Austin Zucker were married on Jan. 31 in Atlanta.
Sports
Jewish Track & Field Enters New Era in Georgia
By
Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil
Jewish athletes from across Metro Atlanta delivered one of their strongest collective showings at the Georgia High School Track and Field State Championships.
Sports
Zeldin Looks to Make His Mark with Minnesota
By
David Ostrowsky
The Marietta native currently holds a 4.22 ERA with the Twins’ High-A affiliate, the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
ARTS & CULTURE
Sports
Weber School Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Invitational
By
David Ostrowsky
Proceeds from the tournament support Weber’s athletic department.
Sports
Harry Maziar Classic Draws Record-Setting Funds
By
David Ostrowsky
Sports
The ‘Jewish Jet’ Soars into Beth Tefillah
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Arts & Culture
Bogdanov has Made Long Journey to Opera Stardom
By
Bob Bahr
Featured performer in recent Atlanta Opera performance began life in America as Russian Jewish immigrant.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Arts & Culture
Neranenah Spotlights Broadway’s Julie Benko
By
Bob Bahr
The Broadway headliner recreated her homage to the music of New Orleans in Sandy Springs concert.
Arts & Culture
‘Mean Girls’ Musical Gives Pink a Wink
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Arts & Culture
Schindel Creates Free-Flowing, Flying Carpet Art
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Business Brief
NCJW Spring Program Focuses on Justice, Leadership
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Installation of new board and officers also held.
Business Brief
Learning Express Expands to Sandy Springs
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Local toy shop celebrates grand opening of new Atlanta location.
Business Brief
Miller Enjoys Time Spent at Aleh Summit
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Jessica Miller is assistant director of Club J at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
OBITUARIES
Business Brief
Hebrew Order of David Brings Home the Roses
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Members of the Order presented roses to the residents and staff of Berman Commons for Mother’s Day.
Obituary
Obituary: Rita Gamsey Burnat
Rita Gamsey Burnat, daughter of Milton Linwood Gamsey and Rosalind Gamsey, passed away on June 5 at her home in Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 74.
Obituary
Obituary: Jeanette Dankberg
Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at the age of 98, just weeks shy of her 99th birthday.
Obituary
Obituary: Harriet Magalnick
Harriet Magalnick was born in Bronx, N.Y., on Oct. 14, 1935.
CHAI STYLE
Obituary
Obituary: Burton Wittenberg
Burton Wittenberg, known fondly to many as “Popi,” was born in Philadelphia, Penn., in 1937.
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
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: When a Designer Steps in & Piano Keys Become Rugs
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Facebook group Jewish Women of Atlanta was the “matchmaker” for the Eisenberg home collaboration.
Dining
Benda, Beans, and Community at Chupito’s
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Chupito’s in Dunwoody has a mighty accomplished owner behind it.
Dining
The Art of Food at Lazy Betty
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
A gourmet foodie’s answer to what a Michelin star means.
FATHER'S DAY
Dining
Bar ANA is the Latest Local Gem
By
Tessa Scharff
The restaurant draws heavily on Afro-Latin cultural influences, blending desserts, cocktails, coffee, and music into one cohesive experience.
Father's Day
Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts: Home Runs for Dads
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Check out this convenient gift guide to find the right present for Father’s Day.
PROFESSIONALS
Father's Day
Keeping it in the Family
By
Chana Shapiro
Chef Dawid Revell’s children independently run Kosher Chef Now’s “Shabbat Shuk.”
Professionals
New Yorkers Head South to Perform
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jen Jacob stars as a soap opera nurse, and Jesse Ruben, a troubadour, helps those who suffer from Lyme disease.
Professionals
Professional Appraiser Elias Finds Treasures
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Yarden Elias warns consumers to ask questions when buying. She herself identifies masterpieces, race cars, jewelry, yachts and even horses in the most common and hidden places.
Professionals
Bernstein Retires from Emory
By
Bob Bahr
Professionals
Cookie Nip Studio Kitchen is a Big Hit in Marietta
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
EDUCATION & CAMP
Professionals
2026 Legal Guide
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Camp
What’s New at Summer Camp This Year?
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Read on to learn about new things happening at your family’s favorite summer camps.
Camp
2026 Camp Guide
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Education
Several Davis Academy Innovators Awarded
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Davis students received top honors in a recent statewide competition.
Education
Hillels of GA Gathers Leaders for Statewide Conference
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Education
Brooke Bluestein’s Biz Has a Bling
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
HOLIDAY FLAVORS
Education
Temple Sinai Ruby Gala Celebrates 40 Years of Preschool
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Sinai congregation and community members gathered for the festivities and raised more than $230,000.
Education
Torah Day School Marks 40 Years of Jewish Learning
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Education
Livits to Serve on B’nai B’rith Girls Board
By
Alla Umanskiy
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
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Farmers & Fishermen’s Flavorful Recipes for the New Year
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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
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Holiday Flavors
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News
Rabbi Kranz Lauded as Leader, Mentor & Friend
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Bob Bahr
Rabbi Roundtable
Rabbi Roundtable: March 15, 2026
By
Rabbis Adam Meyer
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News
AJLF’s ‘Through the Decades’ Lights Up Aquarium
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Sasha Heller
Publisher's Note
End of an Era: Thank You, Kaylene
By
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Israel News
Trauma of Gaza War Leads to 76 Soldiers’ Suicides
By
Gil Zohar
Israel News
After 842 days, Oct. 7 has Finally Ended
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Gil Zohar
From Where I Sit
Looking Back, 843 Days Later
By
Dave Schechter
Sports
Benator Retires After 55 Years of JCC Softball
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David Ostrowsky
Synagogue Guide
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2025
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News
AJT Donation Model Starting Off Strong
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Robert Garber
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One Hundred Years of Jewish History and Still Counting
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