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Aleksy Bogdanov as Albrecht, center, in the Atlanta Opera’s “Twilight of the Gods” // Photo Credit: Rafterman
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.
“Basura” focuses on young people overcoming difficult circumstances through creativity and determination.
Arts & Culture‘Basura’ Turns Trash into Triumph
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“Basura” focuses on young people overcoming difficult circumstances through creativity and determination.
July 1, 2026, 11:42 am
‘Basura’ Turns Trash into Triumph
The Alliance Theatre production is relatable and healing. Time will tell if it’s headed to Broadway.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Aleksy Bogdanov as Albrecht, center, in the Atlanta Opera’s “Twilight of the Gods” // Photo Credit: Rafterman
June 17, 2026, 10:39 am
Bogdanov has Made Long Journey to Opera Stardom
Featured performer in recent Atlanta Opera performance began life in America as Russian Jewish immigrant.
By Bob Bahr
Julie Benko’s evening at the Sandy Spring Performing Arts Center included Neranenah’s Joe Alterman joining Benko’s husband at the piano.
May 13, 2026, 11:02 am
Neranenah Spotlights Broadway’s Julie Benko
The Broadway headliner recreated her homage to the music of New Orleans in Sandy Springs concert.
By Bob Bahr
Yakov took his skills as a mechanical engineer to build precise models.
May 13, 2026, 10:43 am
Ayzengart Uses Toothpicks to Craft Works of Art
Just don’t attempt to drive on any Ayzengart-constructed wood bridges. However, spinning a toothpick dreidel sounds like fun!
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The “Mean Girls” performers have it all: Broadway pipes, movement, talent, and pathos // Photo Credit: City Springs Theatre Company
May 8, 2026, 10:23 am
‘Mean Girls’ Musical Gives Pink a Wink
“Mean Girls” addresses some very keen issues woven into the short skirts of our society today
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
All the ORT models were polished and upbeat // All photos by Rebecca Enslein 
April 30, 2026, 12:12 pm
ORT’s Fashion Show Fundraiser was Full of Style
The Dupree held a capacity crowd of enthusiastic women to raise money for ORT and show off new spring fashion styles.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“The Price” is set in the attic of a New York City brownstone with the possessions of a lifetime that seem to frame the action // Photo Credit: Casey G. Ford
April 30, 2026, 10:47 am
Theatrical Outfit Offers a Great ‘Price’
Arthur Miller’s drama, “The Price,” is a profound examination of how our choices shape our lives.
By Bob Bahr
Sara’s “Flying Carpets” are related to travel and escapism.
April 15, 2026, 10:59 am
Schindel Creates Free-Flowing, Flying Carpet Art
Local artist Sara Schindel is known for her sculptures, paintings and assemblages, including a deck of playing cards.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“Ahava Love” is in sunset orange.
April 15, 2026, 10:58 am
Weinstein’s Works of Art Sparkle & Shine
Danielle Weinstein’s light-reflecting colors are meant to evoke emotion and joy, and to feel both playful and intentional.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Beth Schafer’s new collection of sacred Hebrew works is entitled, “Sinai.”
April 1, 2026, 10:19 am
Beth Schafer’s New Music Revisits Old Prayers
Her “Sinai,” released this month on several streaming sites, reflects her thinking about contemporary Jewish liturgy.
By Bob Bahr
Some cast members in “Come From Away” played more than one part. Lowery Brown (standing in brown jacket and yellow shirt) also portrayed the rabbi.
March 17, 2026, 11:31 am
‘Come From Away’ Features Local Connection
There’s still time to see this play that reaffirms our world is blessed by the kindness of strangers.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The AJFF’s closing night film, “We Met At Grossinger’s,” was an affectionate look back at American Jewish life in a different era.
March 11, 2026, 2:20 pm
AJFF Wraps with Love for The Catskills
The closing night festival film paid loving tribute to Grossingers, the once-legendary Catskills resort.
By Bob Bahr
Yoel Levi has frequently conducted music in Israel during times of trouble.
March 11, 2026, 2:01 pm
Levi Conducts in Israel just Prior to War
Yoel Levi’s concerts with the Israel Philharmonic and the Haifa Symphony were a personal triumph that may have helped to get Israelis through difficult times.
By Bob Bahr
The beautifully decorated Roxy accommodated 350 City Springs fans // Photo Credit: Chris Savas
March 11, 2026, 10:56 am
City Springs Theatre Announces New Season at Gala
Approximately 350 artsy fans celebrated the dramatic boon that the City Springs Theatre Company brings to Sandy Springs.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Film festival officials initially defended their decision to retain Anwar Karim, whose social footprint features antisemitic & anti-Israel content, as a film festival juror even after receiving backlash from Jewish Atlanta and the community at-large.
February 27, 2026, 10:13 am
AJFF Issues Apology Over Juror Controversy
Film festival officials will amend their vetting process and best practices going forward when selecting jurors after receiving an overwhelming response from Jewish Atlanta and the community at-large regarding film juror, Anwar Karim, whose social footprint features antisemitic & anti-Israel content.
By Debbie Diamond
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