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Esther Panitch
AJFF Executive and Artistic Director Kenny Blank (right) concurred with event co-chair Martha Jo Katz about how far the festival has progressed in almost 25 years // All Photos by Howard Mendel
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
AJFF Opening Gala Outdoes Previous Year
Gov. Brian Kemp. Kenny Blank, and Holly Firfer were among the “stars” on hand to address the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival crowd.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 30, the Antisemitism Bill, into legislation // Photo Courtesy of Facebook
February 1, 2024, 10:36 am
Gov. Kemp Signs Antisemitism Bill
"Definitely not profiles in courage," State Rep. Esther Panitch says of House colleagues who avoided vote.
By Dave Schechter
All of the elected officials and dignitaries in attendance were invited onstage.
January 16, 2024, 11:31 am
Public Officials Break Bread with Jewish Community
The now annual event is seen as particularly valuable for legislators with relatively few Jewish constituents.
By Dave Schechter
Defining antisemitism again is a top priority for Atlanta’s Jewish communal organizations during this year’s state legislative session.
January 10, 2024, 1:22 pm
Jewish Priorities Under the Gold Dome
Defining antisemitism again is a top priority for Atlanta's Jewish communal organizations.
By Dave Schechter
HGA 2024 Board: (front row, from left) Joan Solomon; Judy Bart; Nancy Schwartz, HGA president; Terry Nordin; Linda Liss; (back row, from left) Simone Wilker; Michele Weiner-Merbaum, S.E. region president; Judy Lebow; Faith Shatzman; Phyllis M. Cohen; Stephanie Pure; Anita Otero; Mindy Cohen; Lara Rush; Sybil Ginsburg; (not pictured) Betty Fendrick, Sandy Bailey, Liz Goldstein, Katie Kloder, Deborah Kloder, Annie Loventhal, Marsha Bernstein, Marci Abrams-Feinstein, Linda M. Hakerem, Barbara Melkin
January 10, 2024, 1:19 pm
Hadassah Celebrates 2024 Installation and Chanukah
Hadassah Greater Atlanta held its installation of officers and board on Dec. 10.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The Goyim Defense League once again distributed antisemitic flyers in Atlanta, this time targeting homes in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: ‘Repulsive’ Antisemitic Flyers in Metro Atlanta
"Unfortunately, it’s not the first time to be afraid as a Jew in the United States,” state Rep. Esther Panitch said.
By Dave Schechter
Darshanit Miriam Udel (left) and Georgia Rep. Esther Panitch after Udel delivered the morning prayer in the Georgia House of Representatives.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Orthodox Jewish Woman Rabbi Makes History
One of the first Orthodox Jewish women ordained, Miriam Udel chose the title, Darshanit, meaning “interpreter of text.”
By Dave Schechter
Georgia General Assembly had a long day on March 29, 2023, when they failed to adopt the antisemitism definition.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Definition Debate to Resume in 2024
The legislation would have made the IHRA definition the standard for determining whether antisemitism was the motive for an act of discrimination or a criminal offense.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch at a Georgia House Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this year.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Bill Fails in Georgia Again
The lack of action on the last day of the session irritated Jewish supporters, who vow to try again next year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking nearly 250 hostages.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Terror Attacks in Israel Stunned, Shocked Jewish Atlanta
Jewish Atlantans with friends and family in Israel checked on their welfare, while others reported receiving expressions of sympathy and prayers from non-Jewish friends and even strangers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
A house where 40 Israeli civilians were held hostage in Kibbutz Be’eri, Oct. 11, 2023 // Photo Credit: Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel
December 27, 2023, 10:31 am
YIR: Oct. 7 Atrocities Video Sickens Atlanta Audience
Several also were vexed by the relatively small number of invitees who showed up to watch “Bearing Witness to the October 7 Massacre.”
By Dave Schechter
(Front row, from left) Mindy Cohen, Nancy Schwartz, Jodi Mekyten, Phyllis M. Cohen, State Rep. Esther Panitch, Linda Goldstein, Michele Weiner-Merbaum; (back row, from left) Talia Segal, Rosalie Agrow, Mechal Perl, Holly Kurtz, Terry Nordin, Julie Jacobson, Betty Fendrick, Robin Hyman, Simone Wilker
December 13, 2023, 10:03 am
Hadassah in Action Addresses Bill Defining Antisemitism
Hadassah Greater Atlanta leaders Phyllis M. Cohen, Esther Panitch, and Simone Wilker brought together a group of members on Nov. 19.
By Compiled by AJT staff
State Rep. Esther Panitch
November 15, 2023, 3:57 pm
The Lowdown: Esther Panitch
I Bet You Didn't Know...Esther and Justice Ketanjii Brown Jackson were nationally ranked high school debaters and spent summers at debate camp together.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dave Schechter
July 26, 2023, 1:18 pm
Venting Hard Feelings
The debate over defining antisemitism is far from over.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) State Rep. Esther Panitch, Consul-General of Israel to the Southeast Anat Sultan-Dadon, Rabbi Daniel Dorsch, and Rabbi Mark Goldfeder // Photo by Mike Weinroth
July 12, 2023, 9:55 am
Uniting Against Rampant Local Antisemitism
Local religious leaders organized a rally/town hall as community members have recently been affected by anti-Jewish protestors.
By Mike Weinroth
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