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Congregation Beth Jacob
Face-painting and candy from Cotton Cravings were two festival highlights.
April 1, 2022, 10:46 am
Toco Hills Purim Parade and Festival Celebrates 30th Year
Costumed marchers and cleverly decorated floats entertained hundreds of spectators, then capped the parade off with an outdoor festival.
By Chana Shapiro
Dave Schechter, freelance contributor for the AJT.
March 31, 2022, 1:32 pm
A Personal Response to a National Crisis
A Jewish Atlantan pledged to “bring out my tribe” in response to a serious blood shortage.
By Dave Schechter
Siegel grows a large variety of peony.
March 23, 2022, 10:45 am
Siegel’s Planting Concepts Business Blooms
For the Siegels, who are Orthodox Jews, there’s no landscaping challenge they don’t embrace.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Sara Papier and her daughter make hamantashen to fill up their Mishloach Manot baskets.
March 17, 2022, 3:14 pm
In the Spirit of Purim
The AJT spoke to rabbis from three local synagogues to go beneath the familiar surface of this holiday.
By Flora Rosefsky
How I Met Your Father, by Chana Shapiro
March 9, 2022, 12:02 pm
How I Met Your Father…
Four Atlanta women explain how Jewish connections unexpectedly led them to their spouses.
By Chana Shapiro
(From left) Rabbi Shmuel Khoshkerman, Rabbi Adam Starr, Rabbi Dov Foxbrunner, Rabbi Mordechai Paretzky, Rabbi Ilan D. Fledman and volunteer Elan Hertzberg gather in front of Pig-N-Chik BBQ.
February 24, 2022, 5:44 pm
Toco Hills Synagogues Unite to Repair Eruv
What happens when the physical border that enables carrying on Shabbat is no longer kosher?
By Chana Shapiro
February 24, 2022, 5:37 pm
An Act of Kindness I’ll Never Forget
Four Atlantans recall the people who helped them when they needed it most.
By Chana Shapiro
February 3, 2022, 6:58 pm
Obituary: Sanford Richard Karesh
Sanford Richard Karesh passed away Jan. 10
The 2022 RabbisCanRun participants.
January 26, 2022, 5:51 pm
Atlanta Rabbis Join Colleagues for Florida Rabbi Run
Two Atlanta rabbis trained to get in shape and inspire others.
By Chana Shapiro
Though he was defending the president in an impeachment trial, it was Schoen’s prayer before drinking water that sparked discussions on social media.
December 22, 2021, 1:51 pm
YIR: Jewish Atlantan Takes Lead in Impeachment Trial
February 2021: Schoen reflects on his role in Trump impeachment trial.
By Dave Schechter
In Biblical and Mishnaic times, Jews were buried in underground in caves.
December 15, 2021, 1:29 pm
The Option of Being Buried in Israel
For many Jews today, being buried in Israel is a statement of eternal attachment to the Jewish homeland.
By Chana Shapiro
Everybody looks best wearing a feather boa.
November 17, 2021, 6:42 pm
Bring Someone Else’s Jewish Joy to Your Wedding
Find out how Jewish gems are stored and shared from one simcha to another.
By Chana Shapiro
Mayor Bodker reading to school children.
November 12, 2021, 2:03 pm
A Mayor and A Mensch
By using his own style and determination, Michael Bodker led the charge to formulate Johns Creek City hood by strategizing, debating, and straight talking.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Local synagogue wager friendly fun during the 2021 World Series championship.
November 9, 2021, 7:16 pm
Atlanta Rabbis World Series’ Wagers Pay-Off
Local charities gain from wagers made with Houston rabbis.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
October 29, 2021, 12:28 pm
How Are Your Retirement Plans Working Out?
Alan Smirin, Esther Rothstein, Noah Gurock, and Lydia Schloss on their best-laid retirement plans vs. reality.
By Chana Shapiro
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