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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
Vivo’s classes allow families and groups to engage virtually while exercising.
December 15, 2021, 1:28 pm
Vivo Aims to Disrupt Aging
Levitan used his own parents’ aging to delve into sarcopenia and devise ways to fight muscle mass reduction and related health issues.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“Biden and I have developed a direct and personal relationship built on trust,” said Prime Minister Bennett.
September 8, 2021, 5:01 pm
Bennett Called Meeting with Biden ‘Successful’
Bennett was born the same year President Joe Biden first became senator.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
July 15, 2021, 9:57 am
Awesome Ashtrays In Buckhead
An Atlanta collector owns and displays thousands of ashtrays that are examples of creativity, rarity and historical significance
By Chana Shapiro
Government Press Office // Nachman Shai, left, with Dvir Kahana, outgoing director general of ministry and outgoing minister Omer Yankelevich.
June 29, 2021, 8:25 pm
Israeli Diaspora Minister Has Atlanta Ties
Nachman Shai was a visiting professor at Emory University recently.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“There’s a distinct possibility of fifth elections,” Eli Sperling said.
May 26, 2021, 4:07 pm
Who Benefits Most from the Recent War?
Nearly 300 Palestinian and Israeli residents lost their lives during the 11 days of fighting.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, right, said he had “moral and ethical” reservations for handing the mandate to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
April 13, 2021, 5:16 pm
Future of Israeli Government Still Up in the Air
Israel’s president reluctantly asked the prime minister to form the next government.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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