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Book festival of the MJCCA
On Sunday, Nov. 8, Joseph Bau’s daughters, Clila and Hadasa Bau, co-directors of the Joseph Bau Museum, will present their father’s story at the 35th edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA.
October 14, 2026, 10:12 am
MJCCA Presents the Art of Joseph Bau
The Joseph Bau Traveling Art Exhibition has arrived at the MJCCA’s Katz Family Main Street Gallery.
By Compiled by AJT staff
While volunteering and cooking more than 1,000 omelets, Al Finfer welcomes the USO at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
September 23, 2026, 11:32 am
Finfer Volunteers at Hartsfield for the USO
Meet the “Welcoming Military Mensch.”
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
The season launched Aug. 16 with “Gotta Sing Broadway,” a musical theater sing-along party led by co-founders, Lisa Reich and Hildee Isaacs.
September 23, 2026, 11:26 am
MJCCA’s Fall Arts + Authors Lineup Brings Song & Laughter
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta has fun, literary drama and melodies in store.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dena Schusterman’s 30-plus stories are poignant, funny, and easy to read and relate.
September 23, 2026, 10:16 am
‘Stories Carry’ a Rebbetzin’s Unsanitized Memoir
Rooftop cannabis at the Berkeley Chabad house and rejecting a gratis Barbra Streisand concert are among Dena Schusterman’s true tales.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Author Harlan Coben // Photo Credit: Pip Cowley
July 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
MJCCA Announces Fall 2026 Arts & Authors
This season features a Broadway sing-along celebration, golden-age cabaret, a kosher comedy night, an evening with No. 1 bestselling author Harlan Coben, a dazzling Baddies of Broadway concert, and a sensory-friendly production for young children.
By Compiled by AJT staff
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
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