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Chabad of Georgia
The existing High Point Road church property offers a world of possibilities for the growing Chabad of Georgia community. 
April 29, 2026, 3:39 pm
Planned Expansion Gives Chabad of GA Room to Grow
Both Rabbi News speak of generational bounty and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dave Schechter
April 1, 2026, 10:28 am
The ‘Jew Tax’
As the cost of protecting the Jewish community continues to increase, individuals decide whether and how to display their Jewish identity.
By Dave Schechter
January 28, 2026, 10:49 am
Rabbi Roundtable: Jan. 31, 2026
The AJT has launched a new monthly feature bringing rabbis together from across all denominations and Jewish Atlanta.
By Rabbi Michael Bernstein, Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner, Rabbi Adam Strater and Rabbi Isser New
Robert Feldberg, alongside Rabbi Yisrael New, had a turn in carrying the Torah in the processions.
December 31, 2025, 12:06 am
Buckhead Shul Celebrates First Torah Scroll
Peachtree Street was the setting for a lively procession of the Buckhead Shul’s joy in welcoming their new Torah scroll.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jews around the world are grieving the tragic mass shooting incident at a Chabad event at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia // Photo Credit: ABC News
December 15, 2025, 12:39 pm
Community Expresses Grief Over Bondi Beach Shooting
Jewish organizations and spiritual leaders far and wide shared statements regarding the mass shooting at a Chabad event in Australia.
By Sasha Heller
Teens celebrated at the sports-themed Purim party in the new CTeen Center.
July 30, 2025, 10:49 am
CTeen Launches Several New Programs
Rabbi Dovid and Talya Goldshmidt use a mentorship model to engage and empower Jewish Atlanta teens with a variety of programming. Recently, they added the Solomon Leadership Program and a Bat Mitzvah Club.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
It’s expected that Shabbat dinners will take place in more than 100 homes as part of OneTable’s Shabbat Across Atlanta initiative.
January 15, 2025, 11:22 am
Shabbat Across Atlanta Planned for Jan. 31
New community-wide, cross-generational initiative from OneTable will celebrate an evening of connection, reflection, and tradition – a “sacred space in time.”
By Compiled by AJT staff
A group of local grassroots supporters organized a benefit concert on Feb. 11 featuring singer Benny Friedman that raised $25,000 for United Hatzalah.
March 13, 2024, 10:14 am
Local Grassroots Group Raises $25K for Hatzalah
Individuals from all parts of the Jewish community joined for a concert that raised funds for the Israeli emergency medical response operation.
By Chana Shapiro
On Dec. 11, the Atlanta Hawks held their annual Chanukah Night, which included a beautiful halftime menorah lighting ceremony // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks
December 27, 2023, 10:33 am
Hawks Celebrate Chanukah Night
The Atlanta Hawks hosted a Chanukah ceremony during halftime of the Dec. 11 game against the Denver Nuggets.
By David Ostrowsky
Arthur Kurtz
December 13, 2023, 2:51 pm
Obituary: Arthur Kurtz
Arthur Kurtz, 76, passed away Nov. 27, 2023. 
Thousands of community members gathered at the Georgia Aquarium for the fourth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival.
March 15, 2023, 10:32 am
AJLF Brings ‘Purim Under the Sea’
Thousands of community members gathered at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate their Jewishness at the Atlanta Jewish Life Festival.
By Sasha Heller
Anat Sultan-Dodan, Consulate General of Israel in Atlanta, was on hand at State Farm Arena on Dec. 19 to help light the menorah for the team’s Chanukah celebration. // Photos by Atlanta Hawks
January 1, 2023, 12:05 pm
Chanukah Night at State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena welcomed the local Jewish community to celebrate Chanukah at the Atlanta Hawks’ game against the Orlando Magic.
By David Ostrowsky
Rabbi Isser New
December 1, 2022, 1:51 pm
40 Under 40: Rabbi Isser New
Rabbi Isser is Associate Director of Chabad of Georgia, Executive Director CMCH
By Jack Linder
Rabbi Yisrael New welcomed the young crowd, shown here with Ben Brasch and Sasha Avchukov.
August 31, 2022, 10:13 am
Chabad Sparks Romance with Tu B’Av Party
Chabad of Buckhead and Brookhaven hosted its second annual black and white party in the ancient tradition of Tu B’Av, a joyous holiday for matchmaking.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth, pictured at a family celebration, were killed in the building collapse. They both had family and friends in Atlanta.
July 13, 2022, 10:25 am
Surfside Collapse Anniversary Connects Jewish World
One year after tragedy, shock and fear leave some speechless.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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