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Bernie Marcus
Michael Morris
Publisher's Note
Letter to the Community
By Michael Morris
To remain relevant as well as economically viable, all printed subscriber-based periodicals have undergone significant transformation and the AJT is no exception.
Michael Morris
May 27, 2026, 10:55 am
Letter to the Community
To remain relevant as well as economically viable, all printed subscriber-based periodicals have undergone significant transformation and the AJT is no exception.
By Michael Morris
On March 22, Mem Global dedicated the three Atlanta Moishe Houses in memory of Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman.
April 15, 2026, 10:41 am
Moishe Houses Honor Rabbi Sugarman’s Legacy
Attendees celebrated the extraordinary impact Rabbi Alvin Sugarman had on Jewish life in Atlanta, Santa Barbara and beyond.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Dr. Ami Klin (foreground), director of the Marcus Autism Center, is the lead researcher for the new study on profound autism.
March 11, 2026, 10:49 am
Marcus Foundation Gives Millions for Severe Autism
Multi-million-dollar grant to Atlanta’s Marcus Autism Center will support wide-ranging research into treating the condition.
By Bob Bahr
Bernie’s son, Michael Morris, pictured here wearing a blue kippah, values the sentiment in creating a communal legacy for his father.
December 30, 2025, 11:44 pm
2025 YIR: Marcus Legacy Honored with New Torah Scroll
Bernie Marcus has long been associated with sea life, home repair, and philanthropy.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Bernie Marcus (left) and Arthur Blank launched their support of the Avalon Action Alliance with individual gifts of $20 million each.
December 30, 2025, 11:40 pm
2025 YIR: Marcus & Blank Honored for Work with Veterans
Nearly 600 people crowded into the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium for the inaugural gala dinner in support of the Avalon Action Alliance.
By Compiled by AJT staff
It has been one year since the late Bernie Marcus passed. He left behind an indelible legacy of charitable giving.
November 12, 2025, 3:00 pm
One Year Without Bernie
The Bernie Marcus Foundation is poised to step its charitable giving.
By Bob Bahr
Ronit Franco-Pinsky and her family visit the Marcus National Blood Services Center, operated by Magen David Adom.
October 29, 2025, 3:07 pm
Marcus Blood Center was Vital After Hamas Attacks
The Marcus Center remained fully operational and completely undamaged during the attacks.
By Ronit Franco-Pinsky
Alexi Torres sees similarities in the cultures and countries of Cuba and Israel.
October 29, 2025, 11:19 am
Torres Crafts Unique Judaic-Themed Art
Cuban-born Alexi Torres creates sculptures and paintings with some large works selling for six figures.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Center for Israel Education has relaunched its website, which now features one of the most extensive platforms for exploring Israel and the Middle East’s past and present. Pictured is Ken Stein, CIE founder and chief content writer.
August 13, 2025, 10:32 am
CIE Launches Massive Israel, Middle East Archive
Site resource hub features thousands of sources, multimedia tools, and educator guides that support reputable document-based learning for educational and media purposes.
By Complied by AJT Staff
Bernie’s son, Michael Morris, pictured here wearing a blue kippah, values the sentiment in creating a communal legacy for his father.
July 30, 2025, 10:27 am
Marcus Legacy Honored with New Torah Scroll
Chabad Intown moves forward to memorialize Bernie Marcus’ acts of kindness and connection to the Jewish community.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This summer, students from the University of Georgia are among the 20,000 Birthright participants from 30 countries that are expected.
May 28, 2025, 10:50 am
Birthright Israel Expects 20K Attendees this Summer
Local supporters created the first-ever women’s event for the international organization earlier this year.
By Bob Bahr
Outward Bound aims to build character through the challenges of outdoor experiences.
May 14, 2025, 10:51 am
Blank Donates $15M to Expand Outward Bound
The gift will allow the national organization to reach many more young people, particularly those in urban areas.
By Bob Bahr
Bernie Marcus (left) and Arthur Blank launched their support of the Avalon Action Alliance with individual gifts of $20 million each.
April 30, 2025, 11:45 am
Marcus & Blank Honored for Work with Veterans
Gala at Georgia Aquarium raises more than $1 million to provide psychological support services to veterans and first responders.
By Bob Bahr
The matriarch panel accepted trees planted in their honor. Pictured, from left, are Candy Berman, Raya Zalik, Etta Raye Hirsch, and Cathy Selig // All photos by Crisitan Lopez
March 12, 2025, 11:14 am
Matriarchs Share Legacy and Inspiration
Atlanta Jewish Foundation’s annual Grow a Legacy event featured a lively panel of four outstanding local women.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A recent Brandeis University study highlighted positive long-term effects of Birthright trips.
February 12, 2025, 10:27 am
Birthright Resumes Visits to Northern Israel
Organization expects to host 6,500 visitors in the first quarter of 2025 to areas impacted by Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel.
By Bob Bahr
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