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Congregation Shearith Israel
More than 30 rabbis met at Woodruff Arts Center for a unique and engaging retreat // All photos by Brooke Rosenthal
June 17, 2026, 10:08 am
ATL Rabbinical Association Holds Annual Retreat
Thirty-two rabbis met to relate museum exhibits to current congregational challenges.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Howard Peck
March 11, 2026, 11:07 am
Obituary: Howard Peck
Howard Peck, 88, of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2026.
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.
By Compiled by AJT staff
January 14, 2026, 10:50 am
Obituary: Stanley M. Baum
Atlanta attorney and judge Stanley M. Baum died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Morris Podber, who recently overcame breast cancer, shared his story to raise awareness of how men can contract breast cancer, too.
January 14, 2026, 10:33 am
Podber Shares About Beating Breast Cancer
Morris Podber relates how his own persistence and vigilance allowed him to receive proper treatment for men’s breast cancer.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Matt Weiss manages legislative affairs for JCRC
January 14, 2026, 10:20 am
JCRC Renews Commitment to Fighting Hunger
Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta supports strengthening efforts to combat food insecurity throughout Georgia.
By Debbie Diamond
Howard David Simmons
December 31, 2025, 12:12 am
Obituary: Howard David Simmons
Howard David Simmons, beloved father, partner, and friend, passed away on Dec. 14, 2025, after a sudden illness.
Rabbi Sizomu discussing Talmud at an Ahavath Achim brotherhood meeting at the home of the home of Ellen and Michael Plasker.
December 31, 2025, 12:05 am
Chief Uganda Rabbi Visits Atlanta-Area Synagogues
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, chief rabbi of Uganda, appeared at Congregations B’nai Torah, Ahavath Achim, Shearith Israel, and Etz Chaim.
By Robert Garber
Parents and community members gathered at Congregation Shearith Israel on Oct. 28.
November 13, 2025, 10:37 am
‘How to Raise Resilient Children’ Draws Large Crowd
Parents and community members gathered at Congregation Shearith Israel on Oct. 28.
By Debbie Diamond
Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz leads the musicians and participants at the Rising Song Elul Gathering.
October 29, 2025, 10:59 am
Hadar Institute Expands Locally
Expansion includes in-person programming and leadership of Rabbi Ayal Robkin.
By Debbie Diamond
October 16, 2025, 10:35 am
Rabbi Roundtable: Oct. 15, 2025
The AJT has launched a new monthly feature bringing rabbis together from across all denominations and Jewish Atlanta.
By Rabbi Ari Kaiman, Rabbi Ben Atwood, Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman and Rabbi Rachael Klein Miller
People celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, as negotiators sign a hostage-ceasefire deal // Photo Credit: Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90/Times of Israel
October 10, 2025, 12:56 pm
Jewish Atlanta Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement
Local spiritual and community leaders share their thoughts about the deal reached between Israel and Hamas.
By Sasha Heller
Freida Shaffer
September 17, 2025, 11:00 am
Obituary: Freida Shaffer
Freida Shaffer loved nothing more and was never happier than when she was gliding across the dance floor to “Stardust” with her husband of more than 60-plus years, Max Shaffer.
Sen. Jon Ossoff hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Atlanta Rabbinical Association.
September 17, 2025, 10:48 am
Ossoff Hosts Roundtable with ATL Rabbinical Association
The roundtable discussion focused on Israel, antisemitism, and Georgia’s Jewish community.
By Compiled by AJT staff
August 27, 2025, 11:07 am
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2025
A comprehensive list of area synagogues, Chabad organizations, and community resources.
By Compiled by AJT staff
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