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“This is the first time we’ve been apart on Passover in 62 years,” said Gene Rubel about his wife, Myrna, being unable to return to Atlanta prior to Passover.
April 15, 2026, 4:07 pm
Iran War Strands Atlantans for Passover
Several Jewish Atlantans were either left stranded in Atlanta or Israel and scrambled to change their travel plans.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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
Lorin Maugery, David Zalik, Peter Carter, and Consul General to the Southeast Eton Weiss were on hand to celebrate the flight’s reinstatement.
February 11, 2026, 1:37 pm
Jewish Atlanta Celebrates Delta’s ATL-TLV Restart
A diverse crowd met to tout the resumption of Delta Air Line’s direct flight to Tel Aviv.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Thanks in part to a grassroots campaign led by the Georgia Solidarity Network, Delta has resumed nonstop flights from Atlanta to Tel Aviv. 
November 12, 2025, 10:30 am
Delta Restores Nonstop Atlanta–Tel Aviv Flights
The decision comes after a grassroots push by the Georgia Solidarity Network; the campaign was backed by 8,000 travelers, state leaders, business executives, and evangelical allies.
By David Zalik
After six years as CEO of Jewish Family & Career Services, Terri Bonoff will be recognized with the Champion of Inclusion Award as she assumes a new role heading a major fundraising effort for the organization.
August 13, 2025, 10:26 am
Bonoff to be Honored, Changes Role at JF&CS
Terri Bonoff will receive the Champion of Inclusion Award at the 2026 Tasting Experience.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A letter is circulating online that asks Delta to resume non-stop service from Atlanta to Israel.
February 12, 2025, 10:15 am
Ask Delta to Resume Non-Stop Flights to Israel
Readers can add their name to the letter by completing a quick online form.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Terri Bonoff
July 17, 2024, 12:31 pm
The Lowdown: Terri Bonoff
I Bet You Didn’t Know That … Terri feels a special connect to a Danish politician.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Delta is not the only U.S. airline to cease service into or out of Israel. Within a week of the outbreak of hostilities, the U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory to Level 3, asking citizens to reconsider travel to Israel.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Delta Cancels Atlanta Service to Israel Indefinitely
The airline directly contacted Atlanta travelers who had flight reservations to Israel before Oct. 11, 2023, when flights were stopped, offering a special travel waiver.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Betty Ellen Rickles
November 16, 2023, 1:24 pm
Obituary: Betty Ellen Rickles
Betty Ellen Rickles (nee Goldsmith), 84, of Roswell, Ga., passed away on Nov. 1, 2023. 
Delta is not the only U.S. airline to cease service into or out of Israel. Within a week of the outbreak of hostilities, the U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory to Level 3, asking citizens to reconsider travel to Israel.
October 30, 2023, 1:53 pm
Delta Air Lines Cancels Direct Flights to Israel
Both Atlanta and Boston flights are stopped while New York flights continue.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Fayetteville resident Lyla Caplan, 17, (on left) with a friend before the war started in Israel on Oct. 7.
October 15, 2023, 1:03 pm
Atlanta Residents Had Harrowing Departure from Israel
Many managed to flee the war before the U.S. State Department arranged planes and ships.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
El Al Israel Airlines has partnered with Delta Airlines to launch a strategic partnership to offer more resources to prospective passengers.
July 12, 2023, 11:02 am
Delta, El Al to Launch Strategic Partnership
Airlines will implement a mutual codeshare and offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.
By Compiled by AJT staff
“The projections show that 2023 will exceed the levels of tourism in 2019,” which was the year before the pandemic struck most of the world, said Cheri Scheff Levitan, CEO of Israel-based Kenes Tours.
January 1, 2023, 12:06 pm
Israeli Tourism Expected to Explode in 2023
Projections show the numbers will exceed the levels prior to COVID.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Liz Blake, Sheri Labovitz
September 15, 2022, 10:37 am
Second Helpings Honors Sheri Labovitz and Liz Blake
Full Plates, Full Hearts event celebrated the impact of the city’s only nonprofit dedicated to moving fresh, surplus food from grocers, corporate kitchens and sports arenas.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The Georgia delegation posed in front of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
September 15, 2022, 10:36 am
Rep. Kaye Leads Nine Georgia Legislators’ Visit to Israel
The non-partisan trip was organized by State Rep. Mitchell Kaye.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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