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One of the most intriguing narratives of this past NBA All-Star Game was the first-ever Israeli representation, courtesy of Portland forward Deni Avdija // Photo Credit: Portland Trail Blazers social media
February 25, 2026, 10:33 am
Johnson, Avdija Make All-Star Game Debuts
Portland Trailblazers forward Deni Avdija became the first Israeli native selected to the NBA All-Star Team.
By David Ostrowsky
Jody Reichel, Candidate for Mayor of Sandy Springs
October 16, 2025, 11:13 am
Why I’m Running for Mayor of Sandy Springs
Jody Reichel's top priority is building Sandy Springs where families thrive, businesses grow, and every neighborhood feels like home.
By Jody Reichel - Candidate for Mayor of Sandy Springs
Dr. Sidney Breibart
August 13, 2025, 10:47 am
Obituary: Dr. Sidney Breibart
Dr. Sidney Breibart, 96, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, next to his beloved wife of over 63 years, Bernice.
Elias Kremer (left) and Wayne Freedman will appear on June 22 at The Dupree for a benefit concert supporting Alzheimer’s research. Kremer founded NOTEWORTHE Music, which supports Emory University’s Cognitive Empowerment Program in helping individuals dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive challenges to lead fuller lives.
May 28, 2025, 7:31 pm
AJT Connects Pianists to Appear in Concert
Elias Kremer and Wayne Freedman will perform in the L’dor V’dor: From Key to Key concert to benefit cognitive and brain health.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Marcus Center for Cellular Therapy is a part of the Arthur M. Blank Children Hospital in Atlanta.
May 14, 2025, 11:43 am
Marcus Cellular Center is Revolutionizing Medicine
Advances in cellular treatments are saving Atlanta children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
By Bob Bahr
Leon Feldman
April 30, 2025, 11:39 am
Obituary: Leon Feldman
Leon Feldman died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home in Atlanta at the age of 102.
An evening of extraordinary women featured (from left) Robyn Spizman, Roseann Sunwoo, Andi Simon, Edie Fraser, Nadia Bilchik, Tena Clark, Laurie Kirkegaard.
November 16, 2023, 3:50 pm
An Evening of Extraordinary Women 
Three inspiring authors appeared at the Book Festival of the MJCCA with surprise guests, narrated by Nadia Bilchik.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A piano duet, “Flight of the Bumblebee,” by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, performed by Vedant, an advanced student, with his teacher, Jo, at the ESM 30th Celebration Concert. With this virtuoso piece, Vedant, who is from an Indian family, is developing his technique for a challenging piano competition in the spring.
October 11, 2023, 4:41 pm
European School of Music & Chess Marks 30 Years
The music school was founded by Ukrainian immigrant and music professor, Angela Oyzboyd.
By Sasha Heller
Residents at Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit assembled Oct. 6 for a symbolic walk in honor of the Winship Cancer Institute
October 11, 2023, 11:56 am
Huntcliff Summit Raises Research Money for Emory
Residents and staff of the senior living center raised nearly $4,000 for Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute to honor a longtime friend and employee.
By Bob Bahr
Sam Marks is a Grand Life Master of bridge and is passionate about seeing others learn and advance. He estimates that 25 percent of the Bridge Club of Atlanta members are Jewish.
June 14, 2023, 3:51 pm
Marks Shares Passion for Bridge ‘In Spades’
Local bridge expert Sam Marks opened the Bridge Club of Atlanta in 2009 and inspires students with mental and social stimulation.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Without even a full season at Triple-A Iowa under his belt, the Cubs viewed Matt Mervis as a player who can have an immediate impact at the big-league level // Photo Courtesy of Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2023, 11:56 am
Jewish Slugger Mervis Debuts for Chicago Cubs
The Cubs' brass look to pencil Mervis in at first base for the next decade.
By David Ostrowsky
Phil and Cheryl Yagoda are the passionate base behind the good works of Ian’s Friends Foundation.
April 26, 2023, 11:18 am
Pickleballers Serve for Ian’s Friends Foundation
One hundred people gathered to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research and have a competitive good time playing pickleball.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dr. Fran Norflus is a full-time professor at Clayton State University, where she instructs a diverse student body both online and in person.
September 29, 2022, 10:40 am
Science Professor Weighs Online Learning
Fran Norflus describes biology classes and the possibility of doing lab experiments at home in one’s kitchen away from peer interaction.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A protestor holds a sign saying “Israel is not real” during a pro-Palestine protest, with the Israeli consulate in the background. // Nathan Posner for the AJT
June 1, 2022, 11:17 am
Pew Study Finds Age Gap in View of Israel-Palestine
The divide is much more profound among the older generation than among Americans under age 30.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
This fall, Eli Sperling will teach courses on Israeli politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the University of Georgia.
April 14, 2022, 1:35 pm
Israel’s Coalition Government Loses Its Majority
But it’s unlikely that the country will hold a fifth set of elections anytime soon.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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