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Family photo taken before the Sterns board the ship that would bring them to America.
August 30, 2023, 1:48 pm
New Holocaust Play Captures ‘American Experience’
“We’ll Meet Again” will be shown at the Classic Center in Athens on Sept. 14.
By Sasha Heller
January 11, 2023, 2:14 pm
Obituary: James William Thornton
Jim Thornton’s life does not end with his death. Jim passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 20, 2022, at the age of 78 and is lovingly remembered by Jill, his wife of 51 years, and his three children.
Martin William Wolfe
May 12, 2022, 4:05 pm
Obituary: Martin William Wolfe
Marty was born February 25, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, to Harry and Pauline Wolfe, second-generation immigrants from the Russia-Poland region of Eastern Europe.
Alon Rogow, one of the most accomplished pole vaulters in Georgia high school track and field history, will be taking his talents to the University of Georgia this fall. // Credit: Matthew Barry
April 1, 2022, 12:16 pm
Rogow Soars Above the Competition
The Dunwoody senior is determined to break the state high school record and ultimately vault 17’ 6”.
By David Ostrowsky
Irwin S. Bernstein, “re-retired” University of Georgia professor.
September 17, 2021, 6:28 pm
No Mask, No Class for UGA Professor
Bernstein hit national news when he suddenly re-retired during a class on Aug. 24 after a student refused to wear a mask, despite his explaining why it was critical for his health.
By Dave Schechter
Athens Jewish Film Festival president Ron Zell, right, with Marlene Stewart, who handles social media and publicity for the festival.
January 29, 2020, 10:40 am
Lineup Secured for Athens Jewish Film Festival
The Athens Jewish Film Festival’s 2020 film lineup has just been confirmed and tickets are on sale for the gala and screenings March 21-25.
By Paula Baroff
Photo by Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor // Muslim and Jewish women of the “Salaam-Shalom” women’s group, a new Athens chapter of the international organization, came together recently for a Chanukah party.
January 3, 2019, 6:05 pm
Athens School District Leads State with Religious Tolerance Policy
According to the ADL, what is believed to be the state’s first religious tolerance policy for schools meets all the major federal standards for separation of church and state.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Photo by Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor // Muslim and Jewish women of the “Salaam-Shalom” women’s group, a new Athens chapter of the international organization, came together recently for a Chanukah party.
December 12, 2018, 1:04 pm
Athens School District Leads State with Religious Tolerance Policy
A local school district may be the first in Ga. to establish a religious tolerance policy that will recognize and equitably treat the religious rights of students and teachers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
April 28, 2018, 5:52 pm
Obituary: Larry Cohen
He was a UGA grad and a radiologist who served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Danny Siegel spends a lot of time thinking about how he can do good and give things away.
April 5, 2018, 6:04 am
Force of Nature Siegel Blows Through Athens
Danny Siegel, an expert on giving away money, offers advice on doing mitzvot at Congregation Children of Israel.
By Rebecca McCarthy
A University of Georgia crowd is drawn to Israel Fest outside the Tate Center on Friday, April 7.
April 10, 2017, 7:00 am
Camel Leads UGA Students to Water, Israel
Israel Fest celebrates technology, food and diversity despite a few pro-Palestinian protesters.
By Rebecca McCarthy
November 28, 2012, 5:59 pm
Klezmer: Bringing Back Music of Our past
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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