2025 Father’s Day Tributes
Some of the AJT's loyal readers submitted thoughtful tributes to their fathers for Father's Day.
We asked the community to submit 200-400 words telling Jewish Atlanta “Why your Dad is the Best, Coolest or Funniest Father in Town!” Winners won restaurant gift cards.
Steven Cohen – Atlanta, GA
My dad is definitely the coolest and funniest guy around. He’s always doing something fun or slightly ridiculous, like building things with me (sometimes they even stay standing!) or making bad jokes that are so terrible, they somehow become funny again.
He always makes sure I’m okay, even when I don’t realize I need checking on. Whether it’s helping with homework, reminding me to eat something besides chips, or making sure I don’t leave the house wearing two completely different colored socks (which, yes, has happened), he’s always got my back.
He plays volleyball with me—and we’re actually good at it. Like, not just “we try our best” good, but “other people are slightly afraid to play us” good. We also love swimming together, which usually turns into splash wars and lots of laughing.
Every morning, he drives me to school, and every morning, he reminds me not to forget my binder—because that one time I left it at home has haunted me ever since.
He also makes time for me no matter how busy he is, which is one of the things I love most. And when we first got our dog, he wasn’t very happy about it—but now, he loves her more than ever. Pretty sure she’s his favorite child.
He has such an amazing heart. He’s a truly caring man—he helps around the house, checks in on everyone, and even helps cook. (His food is actually getting really good… like, “we don’t need backup pizza just in case” good!)
I love you sooo much, Dad!!
XOXO,
Mia
P.S. I promise not to forget my binder this week… probably.
-Mia Cohen
Victor Barocas – Johns Creek, GA
My dad is the coolest and the funniest guy I know. If I could describe my childhood in one word it would be “laughter”. My dad always kept both my older brother Scott and I on our toes. We learned a lot from him. He is truly the BEST!! If it weren’t for my dad, I wouldn’t be here. (Pun intended!)
– David Barocas
Jonathan Epstein – Atlanta, GA
This story is about my Dad, Jonathan. He is an awesome, amazing, cool Dad. Here is why he is a great Dad. He is funny, playful, energetic, optimistic, unique, positive and silly. I like to do tie-dye with him. I also like to go hiking with him, wrestle with him and watch movies together. We like to read together and get messy together on adventures. Those are the things I like to do with him. These are reasons I love him. He’s cool because he plays with me. He is funny because he plays jokes and pranks on my Mom. I didn’t mention he was smart yet, but he is smart because he helps me with questions about Judaism and helps me with Hebrew. He is sweet and loving because he supports me when I wake up in the night and hugs me. He takes care of me and when I’m hurt he says “Are you ok?” and for me to just get back up and says “You can do it, Isla”. He loves Alabama Crimson Tide, hiking and skiing. Sadly, to me, he also likes singing. HA HA. He is unique because he is the best Dad, and there can only be one best Dad in the world, and he is mine. Dad, if you’re reading this, I love you.
– Isla Epstein
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