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It’s been a busy first year for new Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, as among other initiatives, he spearheaded the campaign to get Phoenix an All-Star Game // Photo Credit: Phoenix Suns social media
March 27, 2024, 10:27 am
Suns Owner Ishbia Seeks Playoff Success
New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants nothing more than to cap his first year with a championship.
By David Ostrowsky
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
February 27, 2024, 1:06 pm
Atlanta Jewish Life Festival this Weekend
Tickets are on sale now for the March 3 event at the Georgia Aquarium scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By Compiled by AJT staff
As one of the longest-tenured employees in the Atlanta Hawks organization, Jon Steinberg has earned the respect of generations of players and countless media members // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks
January 10, 2024, 1:18 pm
Steinberg Reflects on 30 Years with Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks’ veteran VP of public relations is the son of a reform rabbi.
By David Ostrowsky
On Dec. 11, the Atlanta Hawks held their annual Chanukah Night, which included a beautiful halftime menorah lighting ceremony // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks
December 27, 2023, 10:33 am
Hawks Celebrate Chanukah Night
The Atlanta Hawks hosted a Chanukah ceremony during halftime of the Dec. 11 game against the Denver Nuggets.
By David Ostrowsky
Area Chabads have several events planned this Chanukah season.
November 29, 2023, 10:07 am
Chabad Menorah Parades, Menorah Lightings, and Gelt Drops
Chabad offers a variety of opportunities to celebrate the Festival of Light in communities throughout Atlanta.
By Chana Shapiro
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
As the senior vice president of sales and service for AMB Sports and Entertainment, Don Rovak has been instrumental in helping to execute Arthur Blank’s vision of providing fans with a best-in-class stadium experience // Photo Credit: AMB Sports + Entertainment
October 25, 2023, 2:52 pm
Rovak Helps Lead Falcons’ Gameday Experience
Atlanta Falcons Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, Don Rovak, has settled in to a position that was originally created just for him.
By David Ostrowsky
(Left) Stan Kasten and Andrew Friedman, of the Los Angeles Dodgers
October 11, 2023, 1:18 pm
Friedman, Kasten Lead LA Through Turbulent Season
The pair of Jewish front office executives have masterfully navigated an injury-riddled campaign to lead LA to the NL West title.
By David Ostrowsky
More than 5,000 volunteers took part in the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm’s largest single-day community initiative this year.
September 13, 2023, 11:20 am
Hawks, State Farm Donate Million Meals
More than 5,000 volunteers took part in the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm’s largest single-day community initiative this year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
While questions about his future in Atlanta persist, point guard Trae Young’s moments of brilliance in the latter part of the first-round series reminded fans of his superstar potential // Photo Courtesy of Atlanta Hawks
May 11, 2023, 9:41 am
Hawks Show Pride in Series Loss to Celtics
The Atlanta Hawks took their conference rival to six games but ultimately fell short.
By David Ostrowsky
Andrew Saltzman
April 13, 2023, 10:31 am
The Lowdown: Andrew Saltzman
I Bet You Didn't Know...Saltzman gives back to the local community by serving on several boards including the Atlanta Sports Council, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The 2022-23 BlazeSports Lady Ballers are trailblazing athletes, representing Georgia’s first-ever all-female wheelchair basketball team. 
March 15, 2023, 12:28 pm
BlazeSports and the Wheels of Power
The nonprofit organization, BlazeSports America, has been a pioneer in the emerging sport of women’s wheelchair basketball.
By David Ostrowsky
Sofi Armenakian, head of sustainability for the Atlanta Hawks, is trying to revolutionize the way that stadiums across the southeastern United States view their respective recycling efforts. 
February 15, 2023, 12:38 pm
Hawks, State Farm Arena Divert 2M Pounds of Waste
In 2022, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena were active in promoting sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint.
By David Ostrowsky
Sedric Toney hasn’t played in the NBA since the mid-1990s but remains very well-connected to fellow alumni of the league and hopes to galvanize their support for Project Max // Photo Courtesy of Sedric Toney
January 11, 2023, 11:44 am
Former Atlanta Hawks Join Project Max
Theo Ratliff and Sedric Toney are using their influence as NBA veterans to take on antisemitism.
By David Ostrowsky
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