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Book festival of the MJCCA
Penny Finfer
March 11, 2026, 11:01 am
Obituary: Penny Finfer
Penny Finfer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away quietly at home on Feb. 28.
Anne Applebaum was interviewed by Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the MJCCA.
May 14, 2025, 11:24 am
Applebaum Warns of New Global Political Threat
New lecture series at MJCCA featured historian and author Anne Applebaum, who spoke about the dangers created by autocratic regimes in the world.
By Bob Bahr
Joan Nathan (right) catches up with her former rabbi, now a member of Congregation B’nai Torah, Jeffrey Wohlberg, and Judy Wohlberg.
December 11, 2024, 2:33 pm
Cookbook Luncheon Serves Buffet of Flavors
Noted cookbook author and authority on Jewish cuisine, Joan Nathan, was the star of the Book Festival of the MJCCA interview and lunch, which included Mujadara and salmon with preserved lemon.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(From left): Simone Wilker, Terry Nordin, Phyllis M. Cohen, Mindy Cohen, Judy Bart, Judy Lebow, Nancy Schwartz, President Hadassah Greater Atlanta, at the Book Festival of the MJCCA.
November 25, 2024, 10:57 am
Hadassah Supports JCC Book Festival as Community Partner
The organization sponsored the book, “When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion.”
By Compiled by AJT staff
“The Eucalyptus Cookbook,” by Moshe Basson
October 16, 2024, 10:36 am
Modern Jerusalem Cuisine Blends History & Lore
“The Eucalyptus Cookbook” offers a bounty of exotic spices and unique preparations from Chef Moshe Basson who operates a restaurant near the Old City.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“One Year in Uvalde: A Story of Hope and Resilience,” by John Quiñones and María Elena Salinas
October 16, 2024, 10:35 am
‘One Year in Uvalde: A Story of Hope and Resilience’
Veteran reporters John Quiñones and María Elena Salinas present their timely book on Nov. 10.
By Robyn Spizman
“The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World,” by Stuart Eizenstat
October 16, 2024, 10:35 am
‘The Art of Diplomacy’ by Stuart E. Eizenstat
Eizenstat also leads an annual lecture series at Ahavath Achim Synagogue.
By Bob Bahr
AJT sportswriter David Ostrowsky recommends these three sports books as gifts for Chanukah this season.
November 29, 2023, 10:08 am
Top Sports Books by Jewish Authors
The AJT sportswriter recommends some of his favorite sports books to make great gifts this Chanukah.
By David Ostrowsky
An evening of extraordinary women featured (from left) Robyn Spizman, Roseann Sunwoo, Andi Simon, Edie Fraser, Nadia Bilchik, Tena Clark, Laurie Kirkegaard.
November 16, 2023, 3:50 pm
An Evening of Extraordinary Women 
Three inspiring authors appeared at the Book Festival of the MJCCA with surprise guests, narrated by Nadia Bilchik.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Afro-Semitic Experience is a January 2024 offering from Neranenah.
October 26, 2023, 2:13 pm
Neranenah Unveils Program for the Coming Season
The Jewish music festival plans a strong series of programs for its fifth season under the leadership of Joe Alterman.
By Bob Bahr
October 26, 2023, 1:06 pm
MJCCA Book Festival Continues with All-Star Lineup
The festival will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 19 and will be held at the MJCCA
By Compiled by AJT staff
Rabbi Sam’s mother (left) came in from New York to honor the couple, Sam and Natan.
October 25, 2023, 10:56 am
Israel Bonds and Pomegranate Margaritas 
Rabbis Sam and Natan Trief were honored at Temple Sinai alongside an appearance by Adeena Sussman, cookbook author.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
October 12, 2023, 12:13 pm
‘Extraordinary Women’ Celebrate Infinite Wisdoms 
Three inspiring authors will appear at the Book Festival of the MJCCA, narrated by Nadia Bilchik, along with surprise guests featured in this book about female business leaders.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
October 12, 2023, 12:00 pm
MJCCA Book Festival Returns with All-Star Lineup
The Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will feature some notable authors and guests.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Dassi New, who organized the event, welcomed Mark Schiff in the sukkah.
October 11, 2023, 4:17 pm
Laughing Our ‘Kishkas’ Off at CBT Comedy Night
Comedian Mark Schiff performed an uproarious comedy routine and then took audience questions. Former Congregation Beth Tefillah president Jimmy Baron also delighted as the warm-up act.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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