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Birthright
Birthright’s current trips include all the typical highlights of the organization’s tours, including this jeep tour, but also offer opportunities to volunteer and bear witness after Oct. 7 // Photo Credit: Oded Antman/JTA
February 14, 2024, 10:11 am
Birthright Students Experience Israel at War
Many participants traveling to Israel on Birthright Israel trips these days say the experience is unique and affirming at a time when many Jews feel at a loss for how to respond to the atrocities of Oct. 7.
By By Elana Sztokman/JTA
Kat Shambaugh picked strawberries, peppers, and cucumbers in her two weeks as a Birthright volunteer in Israel.
December 27, 2023, 10:50 am
Birthright Launches Expansive Volunteer Program
New program aims to bring as many as 4,000 graduates of Birthright to Israel over the next several months.
By Bob Bahr
Protests continue in the streets of Israel and America in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed overhaul of the Israeli judicial system // Photo Credit: Chaim Goldberg/Times of Israel
August 9, 2023, 1:05 pm
Atlanta Jewish Community Reacts to Fissures in Israel
Many are using their voices after years of “speaking” with their checkbooks.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Larry Stevens, Wayne Keil, Michael Coles, and Billy Bauman are a mighty part of the incoming Hillel Board.
May 24, 2023, 11:21 am
Hillel Welcomes New Director and Board
Former board chair Michael Coles presided over awards, growth, and leadership strides at the Temple on Peachtree on May 18.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ben Halpern
March 30, 2023, 2:39 pm
A Passover Message from Ben Halpern
Members of the 40 Under 40 winners share their thoughts, inspiration, advice and encouragement as you prepare for the holiday.
By Ben Halpern
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, guest contributor
February 15, 2023, 12:08 pm
Voicing Support for Proposed Antisemitism Bill
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Esq. is director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center and Counsel for Hillels of Georgia. 
By Dr. Mark Goldfeder
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
Hannah Zale
December 1, 2022, 2:36 pm
40 Under 40: Hannah Zale
Hannah is the Program Director at Congregation Gesher L’Torah and Musician
By Jack Linder
Melissa McGrath
December 1, 2022, 1:28 pm
40 Under 40: Melissa McGrath
Melissa is an actress-writer with STW talent Agency Silverline Entertainment
By Jack Linder
Jenn Handel
December 1, 2022, 12:36 pm
40 Under 40: Jennifer (Jenn) Handel
Jenn is the Director of Israel Education, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
By Compiled by AJT staff
Marni Bekerman
December 1, 2022, 11:02 am
40 Under 40: Marni Bekerman
Marni is the Middle School Program Manager & Alumni Coordinator at The Epstein School
By Jack Linder
Bernie Marcus discussed his new book for the Book Festival of the MJCCA.
November 16, 2022, 10:38 am
Bernie Marcus Encourages Charitable Giving
The 93-year-old Marcus, whose generosity helped build the namesake community facility and who namesake in Dunwoody, discussed the lessons he has learned and the important people that have helped shape his long and successful career.
By Bob Bahr
Since the program debuted in December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults, from 68 countries, have participated in Birthright (birthrightisrael.com) trips. Some 600,000 have come from the U.S., among them 9,500 from the Atlanta area.
August 31, 2022, 12:01 pm
Birthright’s ‘Delightfully Imperfect’ Israel
Since the first plane carrying college students touched down in late December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults have participated in Birthright trips.
By Dave Schechter
Tefillah atop Masada on Yom HaShoah.
June 2, 2022, 11:38 am
Epstein Class Trip was a Lifetime in the Making
The eighth-grade class at Epstein recently returned from a trip to Israel, having immersed themselves in the local culture and history.
By Sasha Heller
Atlanta media mogul Tyler Perry, who spoke at Emory’s commencement, was awarded an honorary doctorate.
June 1, 2022, 3:46 pm
Tyler Perry’s Honorary Degree at Emory Graduation
Popular filmmaker caps a busy season of graduation programs with a new commitment to help students finish their education debt-free.
By Bob Bahr
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