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Artist Fabian Williams works on his large-scale mural of the 1906 race riot that was recently completed in south Atlanta.
October 29, 2025, 10:43 am
THEN & NOW: Riot Darkened Atlanta’s Reputation for Racial Peace
The 1906 breakdown in public order led to at least 25 deaths and eventually may have influenced the future of Jews in the community.
By Bob Bahr
Henry Bauer chills in the sunroom with dog, Scooter, in front of Anne Hathaway’s whimsical watercolor, “Moose Under the Stars and Moon.” // Photos by Howard Mendel
November 29, 2023, 11:23 am
Chai Style Art: Bauer’s Urban Ranch
Lawyer Henry Bauer wears many hats, widening the brim as rugged cowboy and art collector.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A quick show of support by Atlanta Mayor William Hartsfield following The Temple bombing was important for the Jewish community here.
November 15, 2023, 10:26 am
The Temple Talks Racial Progress to Mark 1958 Bombing Anniversary
Panel of Black leaders and Jewish leaders explored the lessons that decades of working together have accomplished.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. after the 1964 Atlanta dinner honoring King’s Nobel Prize.
October 27, 2022, 10:50 am
Emory Jewish Archives Debut Three Important Collections
Author Melissa Faye Greene was among the featured speakers at the program about the university’s historical archives collection.
By Bob Bahr
Clockwise from top left: Francis Clark; Arun Piyasena; George Sloan; Skylar Robinson; Santoshi Puttagunta; Kyle Tie.
July 28, 2022, 2:17 pm
B’nai B’rith’s 22nd Enlighten America Essay Contest
The annual contest, which was founded in 2000 by the Achim/Gate City Lodge of B’nai B’rith International, aims to encourage respect and tolerance of religious beliefs and racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
By Robert Garber
Joe Alterman, the executive director of Neranenah, introduced the Chess concert. // Credit: Jason Born
May 12, 2022, 12:10 pm
Neranenah Honors Jewish Music Industry Heroes
Two concerts by the music festival salute jazz pioneer Norman Granz and the Chess brothers.
By Bob Bahr
March 18, 2022, 3:23 pm
History Requires Us Not to Look the Other Way
The Holocaust has been caught up in the debate over teaching uncomfortable subjects.
By Dave Schechter
On Jan. 14, the Temple’s Rabbi Peter Berg joined Rev. Raphael Warnock virtually for the 37th annual Martin Luther King Shabbat Worship service.
January 26, 2022, 6:10 pm
Jews and Christians Honor the Legacy of MLK Together
In the annual service, leaders of The Temple and Ebenezer Baptist Church cited the continuing relevance of the slain civil rights leader.
By Dave Schechter
November 12, 2021, 2:24 pm
Anti-Semitic Dialogue Continues With Cobb Schools
Private meetings are part of two-pronged diplomacy efforts.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Philanthropist Arthur Blank has thrown his support behind a new voter education initiative aimed at young people.
October 12, 2021, 5:48 pm
Blank Launches New Voter Education Project
His Democracy Class Atlanta initiative has the support of the national Rock the Vote campaign to register more young voters.
By Bob Bahr
September 20, 2021, 10:07 am
Judaism Inspired Schwartz’s Pursuit of Justice
The attorney was known to say, “We don’t help individuals in need because they are Jews. We help people in need because WE are Jews.”
By Dave Schechter
Adam Rosenfelt and Maureen Meulen are both producers at work and at their Candler Park home with their two children.
September 17, 2021, 1:29 pm
Producer’s Ambitious Vision for Pullman Yard
Atomic Entertainment won the bid to turn Kirkwood’s historic site into movie production stages and an entertainment arena — with much more on the horizon.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Blumberg's new book is scheduled for publication in November.
August 31, 2021, 7:36 pm
Janice Rothschild Blumberg Takes on New Challenges
Her new book is a memoir of her life over the last century.
By Bob Bahr
May 13, 2021, 6:27 pm
Obituary: Page Varner Martin
Page Varner Martin, 81, passed away peacefully April 27, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
Former Mayor Andrew Young and Sherry Frank spoke about the long-term relationships between the Black and Jewish communities in Atlanta.
May 13, 2021, 6:15 pm
JCPA Shined Spotlight on Atlanta
Relationships between Jewish and Black communities were highlighted during conference.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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