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Bernie Marcus
One Small Step is aimed at getting people talking across the political and cultural divide.
October 11, 2023, 11:20 am
Marcus and Blank Partner for Conversations
The program, which just expanded to Columbus, Ga., aims to bridge the political and social divide in America.
By Bob Bahr
A protester stands in front of a police water cannon being used to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during a protest against moves by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, July 24, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
July 26, 2023, 10:29 am
Chasm in Israel Widens
Hundreds of thousands of protesters, including military reservists, bring country to standstill.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Incoming AJC president Belinda Morris spoke of her family’s long-standing relationship with Rabbi Berg as “the perfect fit” for the Temple // Photo Courtesy of Jacob Ross
June 14, 2023, 10:23 am
Rabbi Berg’s American Jewish Committee Tribute
A “who’s who” crowd sang the well-deserved praises of Rabbi Peter Berg on his 15 years at The Temple on Peachtree and celebrate the man of the hour’s birthday.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
40 Under 40 winners each received an award.
May 24, 2023, 10:31 am
JBC Luncheons Come Back to Honor ‘40 Under 40’
More than 80 community members gathered to salute the “40 Under 40” award winners and revel in their accomplishments.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Shai Robkin
May 11, 2023, 3:08 pm
Israeli Democracy – What’s an American Jew to Do?
Shai Robkins expresses a call to action for all American and Diaspora Jews to remain concerned about the ongoing turmoil in Israel.
By Shai Robkin
The Marcus Foundation has awarded The Weber School a $10 million grant to build a new athletic complex and expand the school’s campus // Image Courtesy of The Weber School
April 19, 2023, 3:10 pm
Marcus Foundation Awards $10M Grant to Weber School
Funds will go toward a state-of-the-art athletic complex, music and performing arts center and campus expansions, as well as support professional excellence and Israel and global education.
By Sasha Heller
Hank Aarons 715th home run (1974), breaking Babe Ruth’s career home run record // Photo Credit: Ron Sherman Photography
April 12, 2023, 10:35 am
Emory Acquires Sherman’s Iconic Photo Collection
Ohio native Ron Sherman is touted for his decades of photographing Atlanta’s milestones, major players, and noteworthy events.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The expanded aquatic center will begin renovation this September 2023.
April 12, 2023, 10:26 am
MJCCA Expands Campus with Major Renovation
Capital campaign to upgrade facilities and increase community involvement.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Arthur Blank, shown at right, has been a financial supporter of the University of Georgia
April 12, 2023, 10:19 am
Blank Gifts $1M to UGA for Substance Abuse Program
University of Georgia’s Fontaine Center in Athens will use the donation to expand existing programs to help drug and alcohol misuse.
By Bob Bahr
March 29, 2023, 11:54 am
Why Doesn’t Israel Have a Constitution?
The current crisis could have been avoided if the country had adopted one.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Gavin Brown, Beth Halpern Brown, Michael Kogon and Laurie Kogon co-chaired the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Legacy Dinner at Congregation B’nai Torah and spoke of their own giving leadership.
March 15, 2023, 11:16 am
Marcus & Mendel Star in Federation’s Legacy
On March 2, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s “Grow a Legacy Dinner” had a fast-paced program, culminating in a virtual appearance by Bernie Marcus.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
RootOne works with 48 Jewish organizations to fund trips to Israel for 10th-, 11th-, and 12th- graders.
March 3, 2023, 1:19 pm
RootOne Expanding Teen Trips to Israel This Year
Program provides $3,000 for a three-week program for each high school student who qualifies.
By Bob Bahr
A Birthright spokesperson told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency the group expects to resume trips soon.
December 15, 2022, 10:27 am
Birthright Is Cutting Israel Trips by One-Third
Drop in support by Adelson family and rising costs have been a blow to the big program.
By Bob Bahr
Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
December 15, 2022, 10:24 am
Israeli Coalition Negotiations Face Stumbling Blocks
Many Israelis and American Jewish lawyers express criticism with proposals.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Bernie Marcus
December 15, 2022, 10:21 am
The Lowdown: Bernie Marcus
After being fired at the age of 49, Marcus teamed up with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone to build a better hardware store, The Home Depot.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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