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Atlanta Jewish Academy will host the Young Women in STEM Career Fair from 12 to 4 p.m., Nov. 5, on the AJA campus.
October 15, 2023, 12:09 pm
AJA to Host Young Women in STEM Event
The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5 at Atlanta Jewish Academy.
By Sasha Heller
Dave Schechter
September 27, 2023, 11:59 am
COVID is Back from Vacation
A poll finds that half of Americans think the pandemic is over, few are masking, and other public health threats are considered greater.
By Dave Schechter
Dr. Mandy Cohen will take over as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from Dr. Rochelle Walensky.
June 28, 2023, 10:43 am
CDC Director Passes Torch to Dr. Cohen
President Joe Biden appointed Dr. Mandy Krauthamer Cohen, 44, to lead the Atlanta-headquartered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This screenshot, taken from a CNN telecast and posted to Twitter, shows the crime scene outside of Dr. Scott Kleber’s medical office in Midtown.
May 10, 2023, 10:26 am
Midtown Shooting Affects Jewish Atlanta
One killed and four injured in tragic scene in Midtown Atlanta.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Jori Mendel, Atlanta Jewish Foundation chief foundation officer
April 12, 2023, 11:10 am
JF&CS Launches ‘Be Well Atlanta’ Initiative
$500,000 matching grant from The Zalik Foundation will support teen mental health and wellness initiative.
By Debbie Diamond
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
“In the City Camp has mandated that all age-eligible summer campers, staff and invited guests must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.”
December 22, 2022, 10:53 am
2022 YIR: Camps Require COVID Vaccination
Dave follows up his article from earlier this year asking whether COVID vaccinations should be required for summer camps.
By Dave Schechter
MJCCA Rabbi Brian Glusman entertains with holiday music.
October 13, 2022, 10:56 am
JFF and MJCCA Sponsor Sukkot Program
Event on Oct. 2 provided an innovative opportunity to educate during the holiday season.
By Bob Bahr
January 17, 2022, 10:06 am
COVID-19’s Toll on Jewish Atlanta
The rate of increase in new cases is rivaling — and in some areas exceeding — the Jan. 21 peaks, both statewide and in the metro area.
By Dave Schechter
Research in the United States and Israel points to the potential use of medical marijuana compounds in the treatment of autism.
January 17, 2022, 8:24 am
Autism Researchers See Promise in Medical Marijuana
Early studies find some optimism for the use of marijuana derivatives to provide help for families coping with the difficult condition.
By Bob Bahr
“I believe that we have done more than most any state to protect those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19,” Gov. Brian Kemp said March 3.
December 22, 2021, 2:21 pm
YIR: Kemp: Georgia Vaccine Priorities on Target
MARCH 2021: The governor defends the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan while Georgians use social media to help each other find appointments.
By Dave Schechter
The American Pediatric Association says that COVID cases in children have risen rapidly since July.
September 28, 2021, 8:05 pm
COVID at Record Levels in Children
Children's hospital ICUs are full, and doctors are worried about a sudden rise in cases among the young.
By Bob Bahr
September 17, 2021, 7:04 pm
JPost Names Three Atlantans to List of ‘Top 50’ Influencers
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky joins Deborah Lipstadt and Shari Dollinger on the annual list of machers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Irwin S. Bernstein, “re-retired” University of Georgia professor.
September 17, 2021, 6:28 pm
No Mask, No Class for UGA Professor
Bernstein hit national news when he suddenly re-retired during a class on Aug. 24 after a student refused to wear a mask, despite his explaining why it was critical for his health.
By Dave Schechter
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September 16, 2021, 8:41 pm
Obituary: Sonia Balakirsky
Sonia Balakirsky of Sandy Springs, Georgia passed away on Sept. 2.
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