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February 8, 2025

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The mission of Camp Barney Medintz is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper can thrive.

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What’s New at Sleepaway Camp for 2025?

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Check out this selection of updates from your favorite sleepaway camps.

The Sandy Springs Arts Foundation honored local musician Joe Alterman, celebrating his achievement and support of public schools // Photo Credit: Jason Born Productions

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Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Honors Joe Alterman

By Robyn Spizman Gerson

Alterman received the foundation’s inaugural Champion of the Arts Award.

Released hostage soldier Agam Berger meets her four comrades, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, at Rabin Medical Center, Jan. 30, 2025 // Photo Credit: Israel Defense Forces/Times of Israel

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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.

Participants at the last in-person community Tu B’Shvat Seder enjoy the program.

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Atlanta community Tu B’Shvat Seder will be held on Feb. 12 at The Temple.

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By Monica Maslia

The comedy show raised money for Congregation Or VeShalom’s ongoing membership and community programs.

Bradley Young, executive director of the Southeast Division/Israel Bonds, Yona and David Bartal, and Jackie Miron pose before the presentation // All photos by Bruce Miron

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(From left) Weber School student Daryn Mand leads a Q&A session with First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog on Jan. 13. Herzog was honored at the Lions of Judah International Conference and engaged with students from the local Jewish community during her visit to Atlanta.

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Michal Herzog was honored at the Lions of Judah International Conference and engaged with students from the local Jewish community.

Steve Mensch was fondly remembered as a real mensch.

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Atlanta Film Executive Steve Mensch Memorialized

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Narcan has become a valuable resource in combatting the opioid epidemic.

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Dunwoody junior Mady Cohen wants to inspire others to take action in fighting the opiate epidemic.

The Jewish Fertility Foundation says its work has helped to bring 223 babies into the world.

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Jewish Fertility Foundation Launches Ambitious Campaign

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Best Bets celebrated 10 years of selections with presentations at Temple Sinai and The Temple, where this cake was part of the refreshments.

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Hostage Release Process a ‘Roller-Coaster’

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“These families are living through unimaginable pain,” an Israeli newspaper editor said.

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Kaylene Ladindky as been with the AJT for 16 years.

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Carolyn Dinberg, Mike Levin, Sharon Hochdorf, and Steve Dinberg lend a hand at Dunwoody Place.

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Home hostess Stacy Fialkow poses with event chair Beth Friedman.

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Herschel Greenblat (center) survived a decade-long run from the Nazis that took his family across Eastern Europe, into Russia, Austria and finally the U.S.

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Holocaust survivor Herschel Greenblat shares his story with students across the state and beyond.

Dr. David Frankel teaches Manny Pargman in 2018 in my dining room // All photos by Sees The Image Photography

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Local dentist coaches dozens of students on his one-year rolling admissions plan and still has time to coach a winning baseball team.

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Temple Sinai member Keri Greenwald aimed to sponsor a hard-hitting preventative message to parents and students alike.

(From left) Daryn Mand and Jagger Kaye will lead this year’s Teen Rams Against Cancer for The Weber School, benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Mira and David Liniado sourced Amish country and Brazilian wood to transform an older ranch to an 8,100 square-foot, family resort style home.

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Over the past three decades, since Jeffrey Lurie assumed control over the Philadelphia Eagles franchise, few NFL teams have enjoyed such a sustained level of success // Photo Credit: Philadelphia Eagles social media

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The Philadelphia Eagles topped the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship and will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Though the weather was far from ideal, Mercedes-Benz Stadium was a perfect setting for this year’s college football championship game // Photo Credit: Mercedes-Benz Stadium social media

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Ohio State topped Notre Dame, 34-23, in the National Championship.

Newly installed 2025 Hadassah Greater Atlanta Ketura Group Board, board advisors and attendees, from left: (front row) Rosalie Agrow, Suzy Wilner, Fran Redisch; (second row) Gail Vanovitch, Joan Solomon, Ellen Weinberger, Leora Wollner; (third row) Terry Nordin, Gerry Taratoot, Susan Adair; (back row) Simone Wilker, Dale Millman, Rhonda Wise. Not pictured – Arlene Glass

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The Jan. 5 meeting also featured information about how gender bias in Israeli and American emergency rooms may impact treatment.

The Jewish Book Council has announced the winners for the 74th National Jewish Book Awards.

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Lynda Epstein Schaffer

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Rabbi Baroff recounts the historical links between the Israelites and ancient Syria.

Grady’s Marcus Trauma Center is named for Bernie and Billi Marcus.

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Several organizations expressed their condolences upon Bernie’s passing and gratitude for the legacy of philanthropy that he leaves behind.

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The Lubin family, Howard Zavell, Richard Zelin, Royi Ende, and others cut the ribbon for the Magen David Adom ambulance dedicated to Rose Lubin.

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The toys had to make it on and off planes through three countries to ensure they arrived safely amidst ongoing conflict.

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Berman Commons hosted an Israel Summit that provided insight in the ongoing political crisis in the Middle East.

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Michael Strauss’s mom went for the needlepoint tradition representing his specific interests.

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Four Davis Academy moms share what a meaningful tradition the December Siddur ceremony brought forward.

JF&CS Superstar Choir members getting ready to sing // Photo courtesy of Facebook

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Big PAL Ilissa Paulen Feiler, former PAL program coordinator Carly Sonenshine, and Little PAL Chelsea at the Fox Theatre.

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Psychedelics may help the development of spirituality as well as the body.

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Psychedelics may Aid the Spirit and Body

Recent Emory initiative explores the relationship between psychiatry, spirituality and psychedelics.

Sabra Orly Klein matches egg donors and surrogates with intended parents.

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Daughter Rachel came to Houston to provide bedside support.

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Jenny Levison and Mitchell Anderson at the “Songs for Somone You Love” musical benefit on Dec. 8 // Photo by Casey Ford

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Legendary Icons Remembered at Breman Museum

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Claudia Schreier draws on both Jewish and Black culture for some of her expression and emotion // Photo Credit: Atlanta Ballet

Arts & CultureAtlanta Ballet Lauds Schreier’s Talent

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

Native Atlantan Jen Boaz’s art is replete with texture and pattern.

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By Marcia Caller Jaffe

Lynn Deutsch

The Lowdown

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By Marcia Caller Jaffe

I Bet You Didn’t Know … Lynn is a graduate of the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute.

Since he has retired from the UFC, Roan Carneiro (right) has established himself as a fixture in the Atlanta community by teaching hundreds of residents the art of self-defense // Photo Credit: Roan Carneiro

Sports

Carneiro Hosts Female Self-Defense Seminar

By David Ostrowsky

Prompted by the attacks by Hamas in 2023, former UFC fighter Roan Carneiro hosted an informative program teaching women the art of self-defense.

The global Jewish community lost one of its most esteemed members when former Olympic gymnast Agnes Keleti passed away earlier this month // International Gymnastics Federation

SportsFormer Olympian Gymnast Keleti Dies at 103

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After establishing himself as one of the top pitchers in the National League for the Braves, Max Fried recently landed an eight-year deal with the perennial World Series contending New York Yankees // Photo Credit: New York Yankees social media

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More than 6,100 members are part of the Jewish Women of Atlanta group on Facebook.

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Photos were provided by Hostages and Missing Families Form.

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The highlight of every Kosher BBQ Festival was the savory grilled meats.

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