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Simcha Pearl calls himself a “really good diagnostician.”
July 29, 2021, 5:18 pm
Simcha Pearl Named Head of AJA High School
Founder of The Weber School Wants to Grow Day School Pie Larger.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Nine-year-old Raizel Isaacs models her new Chaya Mushka shirt.
July 29, 2021, 5:18 pm
What to Wear to Day School
When shopping for clothes that adhere to dress codes in Jewish schools, there are Atlanta-based and online retail choices, resale options and WhatsApp groups to choose from.
By Chana Shapiro
Cubs promoting Pack 1818 at Dunwoody Fourth of July Festival and Parade.
July 29, 2021, 5:18 pm
Resiliency of Pack 1818
A year of national controversy and COVID didn’t stop girls and boys in Atlanta’s Jewish Cub Scout Pack from having fun experiences, learning skills and making friends.
By Chana Shapiro
July 29, 2021, 5:17 pm
Decisions for Rising Seniors and Recent Grads
Education consultant Dr. Mark Fisher addresses concerns of students in the final year of high school and those beginning college.
By Mark Fisher
Students visit the Atlanta Community Adaptive Fitness Center in Ramat Gan, named for Atlantans’ generous support of the center.
July 29, 2021, 5:16 pm
Onward Israel Sets Up Students with Internships
Hillels of Georgia sent 32 students to Israel this summer as part of their Onward Israel program, where they completed a six-week internship in their intended field of study.
By Nathan Posner
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
Rabbi Ilan Schwartz is new director of Emory University’s Hillel.
July 29, 2021, 5:07 pm
Emory Hillel’s New Director
Rabbi Ilan Schwartz served Hillel at Ohio State University.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Bernie Marcus is chairman of The Marcus Foundation, which tripled its initial grant for teen travel to Israel
July 29, 2021, 5:06 pm
$60M More to RootOne
The grant is triple the original seed money for the teen Israel travel initiative to strengthen Jewish education, identity and continuity.
By Compiled by AJT staff
July 29, 2021, 5:06 pm
Weber Student Enrichment
The new office combines two student service areas to foster healthy interactions between students and positive group dynamics.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Patrice Weaver was among Holocaust educators attending a training by the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous.
July 29, 2021, 5:05 pm
GA Holocaust Educator Honored
Patrice Weaver of the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust wins coveted fellowship from the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous.
By Compiled by AJT staff
July 28, 2021, 5:09 pm
Do You Like Your School’s Dress Code?
Students in Atlanta’s Jewish elementary schools have strong opinions about what they wear to class.
By Chana Shapiro
Epstein School students Micah, Ryleigh Reese, and Alexis Bank go back to school.
July 28, 2021, 5:02 pm
Getting Ready for Back to Class
In public schools, families choose learning options, while colleges and Jewish private schools are generally returning in-person. At least one school requires vaccination proof.
By Roni Robbins
Irina Schwartz with two of her children, Jacob and Lenni.
July 28, 2021, 4:27 pm
Jewish Atlanta Says Return to Class a Must
Parents, counselors and a teacher stress the benefits of in-person instruction.
By Alla Umanskiy
College Just Ahead Green Road Sign with Dramatic Clouds, Sun Rays and Sky.
July 27, 2021, 5:17 pm
Georgia Colleges Return, In-Person
As Georgia college students prepare to return to campus this fall, they will face a variety of precautions and requirements as in-person classes return to normal.
By Nathan Posner
For many, school classes during the pandemic was online via Zoom.
December 22, 2020, 11:17 am
2020 YIR: Back to School
Back to school was different in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By AJT Staff
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