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A group of local grassroots supporters organized a benefit concert on Feb. 11 featuring singer Benny Friedman that raised $25,000 for United Hatzalah.
March 13, 2024, 10:14 am
Local Grassroots Group Raises $25K for Hatzalah
Individuals from all parts of the Jewish community joined for a concert that raised funds for the Israeli emergency medical response operation.
By Chana Shapiro
The annual event at the Georgia Aquarium featured live music, children’s activities, community partners, and hoop shoot contest.
March 13, 2024, 10:14 am
AJLF Brings ‘Mitzvah Madness’ to Aquarium
The annual event at the Georgia Aquarium featured live music, children’s activities, community partners, and hoop shoot contest.
By Sasha Heller
Jewish Americans attend a pro-Israel rally in Washington on Nov. 14, 2023 // Photo Credit: Yoni Charash/Times of Israel
November 15, 2023, 12:47 pm
A Glimpse of Hope
"The Significance of the 41st Day in the Face of Hamas Terror"
By Aliza Freilich
(From left) Yonatan Ben-Haim, Elaine, Ilse Eichner Reiner, Rachel, Adam Blum, and Noa Kadoori // Photo Credit: Mike Weinroth
November 15, 2023, 11:55 am
Riverwood Students Expand Campus Daffodil Garden
93-year-old Holocaust survivor, Ilse Eichner Reiner, was the featured speaker at the school's ceremonial planting.
By Mike Weinroth
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija, originally from Israel, stayed after the Hawks-Wizards game on Nov. 1 to sing “Hatikvah” with local fans // Screenshot: Instagram
November 15, 2023, 11:15 am
Fans Sing ‘Hatikvah’ with Israeli-Born Deni Avdija
Atlanta Hawks fans stayed after the home game against the Washington Wizards and sang the national anthem with Wizards’ forward Deni Avdija.
By David Ostrowsky
Norman and Lindy Radow were escorted by NYPD officers to safety after being surrounded by pro-Palestinian protesters // Facebook
November 14, 2023, 6:41 pm
Pro-Israel Atlantans Rally for the Jewish State
Norman & Lindy Radow swarmed by pro-Palestinian protest on Nov. 10. Local Atlantans joined nearly 300,000 in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14 for a rally to support Israel.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“I decided not to let the past get in the way of my future,” said 100-year-old Ella Blumenthal, a Holocaust survivor.
January 26, 2022, 2:20 pm
100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Recounts Her Life
Ella Blumenthal shared the story of her survival during the ‘Faith and Fortitude’ event sponsored by Am Yisrael Chai.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Rendering of the proposed new and expanded Hillel house at the University of Georgia.
July 29, 2021, 5:15 pm
Hillels in Georgia Expand, Welcome New Directors
Georgia College & State University gets Hillel house and UGA Hillel buys bigger digs.
By Stephanie Nissani
Photo by Alexander Severein // Architect Stephen Jacobs remembered that he "had papers that said I was 16 even though I was only 4," while in Buchenwald.
January 13, 2021, 10:40 am
Am Yisrael Chai Highlights Survival
Architect Stephen Jacobs designed a Holocaust memorial for the Buchenwald camp where he’d once been a child.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The planting Sunday was a partnership between members of Temple Sinai, the Chastain Park Conservatory and Am Yisrael Chai.
November 12, 2020, 2:53 pm
Planting Daffodils in Chastain Park
Members of Temple Sinai and Am Yisrael Chai planted the flowers in worldwide effort to plan 1.5 million in memory of children who died during the Holocaust.
By Susanne Katz
Bent Melchior is a former Danish chief rabbi. His father alerted the Jewish community about the impending deportation by the Nazis.
January 15, 2020, 12:40 pm
Holocaust Remembrance Day Recalls Rescue of Danish Jews
The remarkable story of how the majority of Danish Jews were saved during the Holocaust will be shared by several notable speakers at the annual observance on Jan. 26.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Keynote speaker Marion Lazan poses with son David.
January 30, 2019, 12:30 pm
Life Behind and Beyond the Yellow Star
Marion Blumenthal Lazan, author of her autobiography “Four Perfect Pebbles,” told her gripping childhood story at the Am Yisrael Chai Holocaust Remembrance Event.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photos courtesy of Nathaniel Lazan // Marion Blumenthal Lazan discusses her book, “Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story” (cover inset).
January 9, 2019, 2:59 pm
Kindness, ‘Hope and Perseverance’ at the Heart of Message
Driven by a goal to connect with as many audiences as possible, Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan will be speaking at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on Jan. 20.
By Eddie Samuels
Stacey Jahanfar (left) is CDT’s religious school assistant and communications coordinator Molly Peled, CDT’s religious school director, helped change the curriculum to incorporate more hands-on learning.
January 9, 2019, 2:49 pm
CDT To Plant Daffodils for Holocaust and Tu B’Shevat
Congregation Dor Tamid is the latest Atlanta-area synagogue to join The Daffodil Project.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
December 19, 2018, 12:15 pm
AJLF Dives into Jewish Culture at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Jewish Life Festival tickets are offered at a bargain rate and include Aquarium entry.
By AJT Staff
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