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Ellen and Mitchell were married on March 15, 2026, at The Whitley Hotel in Atlanta, Ga.
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Wedding: Fine – Nemeth
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Ellen Michelle Fine married Mitchell Bradley Nemeth on March 15.
Synagogue GuideAJT Synagogue Guide for 2026
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August 12, 2026, 11:26 am
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2026
A comprehensive list of area synagogues, Chabad organizations, and community resources.
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Ellen and Mitchell were married on March 15, 2026, at The Whitley Hotel in Atlanta, Ga.
August 12, 2026, 10:32 am
Wedding: Fine – Nemeth
Ellen Michelle Fine married Mitchell Bradley Nemeth on March 15.
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Andrea Lipman and Rabbi Jonathon Adler have formed a bond as the latter lived on with Andy Lipman’s kidney.
July 1, 2026, 11:33 am
Rabbi Adler’s Transplant Story Leaves Lasting Bonds
Andrea Lipman arranged for her late husband’s organ donations to provide lifesaving support to a local rabbi and several others.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Hazel pictured with parents, Rachel and Jonathan Halitsky
June 17, 2026, 10:27 am
Destination: Virgin Islands
Grandmother Debbie brought precious mandel bread in her suitcase for Hazel’s bat mitzvah.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Richard Hoffenson
May 27, 2026, 10:34 am
Obituary: Richard Hoffenson
Richard (“Dick”) Hoffenson, age 76, of Marietta, Ga., passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Early voting for the runoff election began on June 8 and runs through June 12. Polls on June 16 will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
May 1, 2026, 11:16 am
Jewish Candidates Scrap in Georgia House Race
The lone Jewish member of the General Assembly faces a primary challenge from her left.
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman and Linda Zimmerman were gracious guests of honor // All photos by Tai Shlomi
April 15, 2026, 10:38 am
Beth Shalom Treasures Rabbi Zimmerman’s Legacy
Post-retirement in his emeritus role, both Linda and Rabbi Mark Zimmerman will stay connected to Congregation Beth Shalom while enjoying a bit more free time.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This year alone, the Maos Chitim Fund will support more than 600 local families.
April 1, 2026, 10:30 am
Maos Chitim Fund Mobilizes Community
Fund helps 600-plus families celebrate Passover with dignity – a tradition with a purpose.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Mark Kopkin, co-chair, JNF-USA’s Atlanta Board Major Gifts Committee; Bret Stephens; Justine Cohen, co-chair, JNF-USA’s Atlanta Board Major Gifts Committee; and Andy Siegel, President, JNF-USA Atlanta Board of Directors pictured at Congregation B’nai Torah on Feb. 12.
March 11, 2026, 10:51 am
Stephens Questions the Future of Jewish Culture
Journalist Bret Stephens pointed to the importance of Jewish education and the lack of respect that comes with ingratiation in his address to local Jewish National Fund supporters.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
An Iranian flag is placed amid rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi Square in Tehran on March 3 // Photo Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP/Times of Israel
March 3, 2026, 12:13 pm
Purim, Persia, and Iran
Iranian Jewish community closely monitors news, while women's group makes its way home from eventful Israel trip.
By Dave Schechter
The couple’s first dance was to “You’re My Home” by Billy Joel // All photos by Laura Stone 
February 25, 2026, 11:20 am
The Best Chanukah Gift: Karlin’s Wedding
In keeping with the holiday, Sarah and Ben served latkes and a deeper meaning of perpetuation.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Camp Coleman kids proudly show off their Stones of Remembrance.
February 11, 2026, 10:19 am
Students Reflect on Stones of Remembrance
Atlanta-area students recall their experiences last year with the Stones of Remembrance.
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Arlene Granoff Stevens
January 14, 2026, 10:57 am
Obituary: Arlene Granoff Stevens
We mourn the passing of Arlene Granoff Stevens (Channah Bat Hadassah v’ Chayim), beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandparent, and friend who died on Jan. 1, 2026 (12th of Tevet, 5786) at the age of 76.
Executive Director Michelle Day (center) with event chairs (from left) Ted and Leah Blum and Lisa and Seth Greenberg.
December 31, 2025, 12:05 am
MACoM Rings in Tenth Anniversary
Community members gathered at Temple Sinai for the celebration.
By Robert Garber
Rabbi Joshua Heller
December 10, 2025, 12:08 pm
Rabbi Joshua Heller’s Chanukah Message for 2025
Rabbi Joshua Heller shares his thoughts and inspiration for Chanukah this year.
By Rabbi Joshua Heller
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